American Academy of Audiology

Audiological Treatment of Hyperacusis
2025-12-10 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Presenters: Ali Danesh, PhD
CEUs: 0.1
Description:
This course provides a thorough overview of hyperacusis, describing its prevalence, etiologies, and association with other conditions. It also covers assessment protocols, including history, questionnaires, and audiological evaluation, as well as medical, surgical, psychological, and audiological approaches to hyperacusis management.
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Bridging the Cultural Gaps: Addressing Socioeconomic Diversity in Patient Care
2025-12-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Presenters: Laurel Gregory, MA, FAAA, Judy Huch, AuD
CEUs: 0.1
Description:
In hearing healthcare, cultural competence is essential for building meaningful relationships with patients from diverse backgrounds. This presentation focuses on the impact of the culture of poverty on patient interactions, exploring how socioeconomic factors shape communication, trust, and decision-making in clinical settings.

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Pediatric Balance Assessment: It's as Simple as A-B-C
2026-01-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
CEUs: 0.1
Presenters: Richard E. Gans, PhD, CCC-A, DFAA
This course provides attendees with an overview of the development of balance function, conditions and assessment protocols necessary for comprehensive vestibular-balance assessment of infants to adolescents. Video case studies of neonates to teenagers are highlighted to enhance the content.

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Decoding the New Hearing Device Services: Real-World Applications
2026-01-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Presenters: Annette A. Burton, AuD, CCC-A, Erin L. Miller, AuD, DFAAA
CEUs: 0.1
Description:
Beginning January 1, 2026, audiologists will have access to the comprehensive hearing device services code set, which encompasses six essential components of care: candidacy determination, hearing aid selection, fitting, post-fitting follow-up, device verification, and supplemental device fitting. Presenters will share first-hand insights into the development of these codes, explain the underlying structure, provide practical guidance and scenario examples to support successful implementation in audiology practice.
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Health-Related Quality of Life Benefits with Hearing Aids
2026-01-28 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Presenters: Anna Jilla, AuD, PhD, and Carole Johnson, AuD, PhD
CEUs: 0.1
Description:
A review of findings of a recent systematic review and meta-analysis conducted by the American Academy of Audiology’s Writing Group on the Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) Benefits of Hearing Aid Use for Adults with Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SNHL). The findings of the study and its significant implications for audiologists and other healthcare providers when counseling individuals with hearing loss, providing recommendations for hearing aid use, and advocating for insurance coverage for hearing aids are presented.
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Innovations in Tinnitus Care, Case Challenge—Truth or Lie?
2026-02-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Presenters: Jason Leyendecker, AuD, Emily McMahan, AuD, and Natalie Phillips, AuD
CEUs: 0.1
Description:
Join in a lively and interactive discussion as experienced tinnitus audiologists present case studies, and you choose which part of the case study is a truth and/or a lie!
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Advocacy and You in 2026: A Conversation with the Academy’s Advocacy Leaders
2026-02-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Presenters: Tina Stern, AuD, and Joanne Zurcher, MPP
Description:
As the current Administration enters its second year and the 119th Congress continues its work, audiology faces a shifting political landscape – and new opportunities. What is the outlook for audiology legislation in 2026, and what is happening in Washington that could affect the profession?
Join this member discussion led by Joanne Zurcher, Vice President of Government Relations and Policy, for an inside look at the Policy environment, legislative priorities, and opportunities to advance audiology in the year ahead. Joanne will share her perspective on the current Washington landscape, key legislative developments, and where member engagement can make the greatest impact.
Tina Stern, AuD, chair of the Academy’s Legislative and Regulatory Committee, will join the conversation to discuss the committee’s work and help connect members to meaningful ways to get involved in advocacy efforts at the Academy.
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Medical Emergencies in the Audiology Practice
2026-03-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Presenter: Robert DiSogra, AuD
CEUs: 0.1
Description:
A patient can have a medical emergency at any time, in any location. As a healthcare provider, it’s your responsibility—and your staff’s responsibility—to have an emergency action plan in place for such an event. This program will review the possible medical emergencies that could be encountered in an audiology practice based on a recent survey by the author. Recommendations are made to expedite care for each emergency before first responders arrive. A list of emergency equipment to have on hand is also presented.
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How to Start a cCMV Screening Program
2026-04-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
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 and hospital settings is presented.
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AAA Annual Convention 2026
2026-04-22 08:00 - 2026-04-25 17:00 | San Antonio, Texas, San Antonio, TX, United States

2026 Annual Membership Meeting
2026-04-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, 900 E. Market Street, San Antonio, TX, 78205, United States
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

IV. Advancing the Field Through ABA Credentialing
Carrie Meyer

1:30–2:00
V. Positioning for the Future: Academy Prospectus
Dave Zapala, Tracy Murphy

A discussion of the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on audiology practice, the importance of audiologists getting paid for clinical decision making, and the specific Academy initiatives to help members prepare for a transformation of the profession.

Audiology Services in Nursing Homes and Communal Living
2026-05-06 10:00 - 11:00
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, the contracting process, and the vital role hearing health plays in enhancing a resident’s quality of care and life.
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Clinician and Patient Perspectives on Unexplained Hearing Complaints
2026-06-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
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.
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Looking Back to Move Forward: A Retrospective on FHD in Clinical Practice
2026-06-17 12:00 - 13:00
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 gain insight into patient demographics, common complaints, comorbidities, assessment results, and outcomes, with practical strategies for integrating FHD care into existing workflows. Join us to explore emerging clinical patterns, reflect on current practices, and engage in a data-driven conversation about evolving care models for this diagnostically complex and underserved population.
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Balance Awareness Week
2026-09-13 - 2026-09-19
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.
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James Jerger Future Leaders of Audiology Conference (JFLAC)
2026-09-17 - 2026-09-19 | American Academy of Audiology, 11480 Commerce Park Drive Suite 220, Reston, VA, 20191, United States
Dates: Thursday, September 17 – Saturday, September 19, 2026
Location: American Academy of Audiology Headquarters, Reston, Virginia
Application Deadline: Wednesday, June 24 at 11:59 PM ET
Application Status: OPEN
Join the Academy’s flagship leadership experience for audiologists ready to expand their impact. The 2026 JFLAC program offers immersive training, meaningful connections, and a launchpad for future leaders in the profession. Applications are open now—don’t miss your chance to be part of the next cohort.
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National Audiology Awareness Month
2026-10-01 - 2026-10-31
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!
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Educational Audiology Awareness Week
2026-10-19 - 2026-10-23
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 audiology awareness.
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AAA Annual Convention 2027
2027-04-07 08:00 - 2027-04-10 17:00 | St. Louis, Missouri, St. Louis, MO, United States

AAA Annual Convention 2028
2028-03-22 08:00 - 2028-03-25 17:00 | Denver, Colorado, Denver, CO, United States

AAA Annual Convention 2029
2029-03-07 08:00 - 2029-03-10 17:00 | New Orleans, Louisiana, New Orleans, LA, United States
