Why Get Certified?

American Board of Audiology® creates, administers, and promotes rigorous credentialing programs that elevate the professional practice of audiology and advance patient care.

ABA® Certified

Becoming ABA Certified represents a commitment to professional standards, ethical practices, and continued professional development as an audiologist.

Board Certification

Board certification programs are designed to recognize practitioners who meet established education and experience requirements, and knowledge, skills, or competencies in their profession.

Certificate Programs

Assessment-based certificate programs use evidence-based instructional design principles to ensure efficient learning and retention of information.

General Audiology Board Certification

Demonstrate to your patients, colleagues, and the public that you have earned the Board Certified Audiologist (BC-A) credential. Certification verifies experience to prospective employers, provides consumers with a method of identifying audiologists with expertise in general audiology, and enhances your professional profile.

Leadership Excellence in Audiology Professionals Series

Make your next big LEAP forward with the Leadership Excellence in Audiology Professionals Series. This six-part online leadership development program helps audiology professionals amplify their value by building practical leadership skills for today’s complex healthcare environment.

Audiology Licensure Requirements

Please note that state licensing statutes and regulations may change frequently so always check with the state licensing board for the most up-to-date information.

Upcoming ABA Exams

Take the next step in your professional journey. View upcoming ABA certification exam dates, prepare for your exam, and register for the certification that aligns with your expertise.

ABA News

So What?

I have a coworker that I love working with. They are very detail oriented and passionate about the mission of our team, dedicated to evidence-based…

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General Audiology Board Certification (GABC): Historical, Current and Future Perspectives and Why It Matters     

Like many other healthcare professionals, audiologists have the dubious distinction of the “alphabet signature” indicating our training and education, our expertise, and commitment to our…

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The Heart of Audiology       

In last quarter’s ABA newsletter, we were ‘springing’ into the spring season, and now here we are sweating it out in the summer season! Last…

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Pediatric Audiology Specialty Certification (PASC) Exam Update     

Of the 25 exam candidates who took the Spring 2026 PASC Exam in May, 20 of the 25 passed the exam and are now Board…

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Planting the Seeds of Change

I know it’s an overused cliché, but spring has sprung! Up here in the northern tundra lands of Minnesota, spring is a highly anticipated season…

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Better Hearing and Balance Begins with Us!

Spring is here, and you know what that means! I’ll save you the ‘flowery’ tag lines this year, but we would be amiss if we…

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General Audiology Board Certification: Questions from AAA 2026

To understand how the current American Board of Audiology Certified (ABAC) credential will relate to the new General Audiology Board Certification (GABC), it is important…

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American Board of Audiology Seeks Candidates for 2026–2029 Leadership Positions

This is your opportunity to help lead the American Board of Audiology—the American Academy of Audiology’s committee dedicated to advancing the profession of audiology through…

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How to Get Patient Referrals through Your ABA Certification

ABA has introduced a Find an ABA Credentialed Audiologist online search on its website. Anyone can search by name, location, and/or credential type (certification or…

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ABA Credential Holders

Search for an ABA Credentialed Audiologist in your area by certification or certificate held or request verification of credentials by third-parties.

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