Hearing aids are made of different types to meet various needs of people who suffer from hearing loss. These ear pieces are made in different styles, which include: Receiver In The Ear (RITE), Behind The Ear (BTE), Completely In The Canal (CIC) and In The Canal (ITC). Each of the styles and types are made the way they are to meet specific needs of hearing loss patients. The BTE hearing aid for instance is usually used for addressing mild to acute hearing losses.