Audiology

Audiologists help people who have ear-related injuries and conditions.

Audiology certification programs train students in the science, as they learn about patient statistics, various hearing conditions, hearing diagnosis and treatment plans and research methods.

Essential Information

Audiologists help people who have ear-related injuries and conditions, like hearing and balance problems. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) confers a nationally-recognized Certificate of Clinical Competence to those who enroll and successfully complete their audiology program. Students in the program learn how to use mechanical tools to determine the nature and extent of ear issues and damage. The curriculum covers hearing disorders, clinical treatments ethical codes and patient demographics. To graduate, an exit exam must be passed. Applicants must have a Doctor of Audiology (Au.D) degree, acceptable Praxis audiology exam scores and a graduate transcript.

Certification Levels: Certificate of Clinical Competence

Prerequisites: A Doctor of Audiology (Au.D) and appropriate Praxis test scores, and the submission of an academic transcript

Other Requirements: 30 certification maintenance hours of professional development every three years

Certificate of Clinical Competence

Prospective certification earners must demonstrate understanding in six skills-set areas in order to receive ASHA certification. At the end of the program they take an exam that focuses on the following areas:

Practice foundations

Identification and prevention

Assessment

Rehabilitation