CEUs: 0.1 Presenters: Angela Shoup, AuD, Maggie Kettler, AuD, and Megan Pesch, MD This course provides an overview of congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) as a leading cause of pediatric sensorineural hearing loss and outlines the rationale for newborn cCMV screening. Practical, step-by-step strategies for planning, implementing, and sustaining cCMV screening programs across a variety of clinical…

Would you like to hear more about the Academy’s initiatives, advocacy efforts, and decision-making process? Join us for our Annual Membership Meeting at AAA 2026 in San Antonio. Time Agenda Item Presenter 1:00–1:30 I. Welcome & Call to Order Dave Zapala II. Annual Treasurer’s Report Kwame Curtis III. Reframing Value in the Academy Patrick Gallagher…

Presenter: Kathy Dowd, AuD CEUs: 0.1 Description: Guided by the federal mandates of OBRA 1987 and the 1999 Supreme Court Olmstead decision, audiology services are a required standard for residents in skilled nursing and communal living facilities. While state-specific laws dictate the delivery of these services, this presentation explores the broader landscape, including governing regulations,…

Presenter: Aryn Kamerer, PhD CEUs: 0.1 Description: This course examines the gap between normal audiometric test results and patients' real-world hearing difficulties, drawing on research into diagnostic guidelines, patient perceptions, and clinician decision-making. It aims to identify where patient and provider experiences diverge in order to improve person-centered care for those with unexplained hearing concerns.…

Presenters: Jodi Baxter, AuD, and Christina Roup, PhD CEUs: 0.1 Description: Functional hearing difficulties (FHD), or self-reported hearing challenges despite a normal pure-tone audiogram, affect millions of adults and remain a source of clinical uncertainty among hearing healthcare professionals. This session presents real-world clinical data from a clinic actively assessing and managing FHD. Attendees will…

Balance Awareness Week, an observance designated by the Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA), aims to increase awareness about vestibular disorders and support patients in their journey back to balance. While many balance disorders are incurable, faster, and more accurate diagnosis, along with effective coping strategies can greatly improve quality of life. Learn More

Are you a new-to-mid-career audiologist ready to grow beyond the clinic and lead within the profession? The James Jerger Future Leaders of Audiology Conference (JFLAC) will help you do just that. Held in person at the Academy headquarters in Reston, Virginia, this transformative event is designed for professionals like you—dedicated, experienced, and eager to make…

October is National Audiology Awareness Month! The Academy is dedicated to advancing the profession through increasing public awareness of audiology and the importance of hearing protection. Your grassroots efforts to educate the public locally will make a profound difference! Learn More

The Academy is proud to support Educational Audiology Awareness Week—October 19–23, 2026. Educational Audiology Awareness Week, designated by the Educational Audiology Association, seeks to promote advocacy for the educational audiology profession. Educational audiologists deliver a full spectrum of hearing services to all children, particularly those in educational settings. Use our resources to help spread educational…