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Hearing loss and military admin role — DOccMed MCQ

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A 36-year-old soldier sustains bilateral traumatic hearing loss from an IED blast. After rehabilitation, he has bilateral hearing aids and good speech discrimination. He wishes to transfer to an administrative role. What is the most appropriate fitness assessment?

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Correct answer: A — Assess his hearing with aids against the specific requirements of the administrative role, including telephone use, alarm recognition, and verbal communication in meetings

Hearing-aided function should be assessed against the specific demands of the target role. Many administrative roles are feasible with hearing aids and appropriate adjustments such as amplified telephones and visual alert systems.

Reference: MOD Fitness Standards; Equality Act 2010