It is worn behind the ears. It comprises a narrow transparent tube, which carries thin wires, connecting the casing to the receiver that rests in the ear canal.
Worn behind the ears
Suitable for children
Easy to clean & maintain
Receiver - in - The - Canal
Hearing aid that rests behind the ear, only it’s a little smaller and the tube connecting the casing to the earmold is even thinner.
Worn behind the ears
Smaller than BTE hearing aids
Less visible than BTE
In-the-canal (ITC) aids
This kind of hearing aids are worn in the lower side of the outer ear. With a medium size fit, these devices are easily inserted and removed when needed.
Worn in the lower side of the outer ear
Less visible than ITE
Comes with longer battery life
Completely-in-the-canal (CIC) aids
This type of hearing aid sits in ear canals and amplify the natural hearing ability of the ear. CIC hearing aids use very small batteries.
Worn inside the ear canal
Less visible than ITC
Perfect for moderate hearing loss
Invisible-in-canal (IIC) aids
This type of hearing aid sits deep inside the ear canal, making itself almost invisible. These devices are the tiniest form of hearing aids available.