Over-the-Counter (OTC) Hearing Aid Resources
The Academy has prepared over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid resources for audiologists to use in their practice and share with their patients such as frequently asked questions, responses, webinars, and legislative information.
Music and Hearing Research Grant: Apply Now!
Awards of up to $10,000 will be made. The grant program is open to all audiologist investigators, including student investigators. Apply by July 29.
Hearing Safety: Gains National Attention
The Academy has been cited in major news outlets including CBS News regarding the importance of hearing protection around fireworks and the loud sounds of summer. Please share these articles with your networks to help keep hearing safety top of mind.
OTC Hearing Aids: Sound Quality and Racial Disparities
Attend the July 14 webinar to gain insight into over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids and how they fit into current audiology practice models and understand racial and ethnic differences in hearing impairment, testing, and more.
Latest News
Find current information regarding hearing and balance health care and how the Academy is supporting you.
Finally—Some Good News About COVID-19
As we all know, COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2, is a highly contagious respiratory infection. Due to its novelty,…
What’s Too Loud for Our Marine Mammalian Friends?
Underwater noise can affect the hearing and behavior of marine mammals, as shown in previous research studies (Finneran, 2015)….
Education and Events
From continuing education opportunities to grants and scholarships, the Academy is here to support you.
- Attend the Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids webinar on July 14: Sound Quality and Racial Disparities in Hearing Impairment, Testing, and Device Use—A Demand-Income Paradigm
Consumers and OTC Hearing Aids FAQs
What are over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids? Who is a good candidate? Are there concerns regarding these devices? The Academy has compiled answers to frequently asked questions consumers have.
What Is an Audiologist?
Audiologists are the primary hearing-health-care professionals who evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage hearing loss and balance disorders.
Find an Audiologist
Finding the right professional for your needs is important. Locate an audiologist near you.
Audiology Today
Audiology Today is a bimonthly magazine that provides comprehensive reporting on topics relevant to audiology.
Clinical Auditory Profiling: Divide and Conquer
For years, several approaches attempted to disentangle the physiological and perceptual consequences of different hearing loss etiologies (Johannesen…
Advent of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids: How to Be Prepared
This article provides an overview of available resources to support you as well as your current and future…
OPINION EDITORIAL | Should AuD Programs Increase Business Education Opportunities?
While serving on jury duty, I had lunch with a fellow juror. I mentioned we enjoyed cooking, and…
Academy Enterprise
The Academy Enterprise includes the following groups who work to support the overall Academy in the areas of accreditation, philanthropy, voluntary certification, advocacy, and support and education of audiology students.
