in order to treat hearing problems, they must first be identified. audiologists do tests and hearing checks on patients to measure and understand the type of help they will need. with the information they gain from these tests, audiologists can advise patients about their hearing health and recommend any treatment that they might need. if treatment such as hearing aids are needed for a patient, the audiologist will be able to help make the solution the best suited to the patient by customising the treatment depending on what the patient needs. this includes helping to find a suitable hearing aid, fitting it and programming it and maintaining it. this applies to other recommended treatment as well.