Education

Message from the AAA 2020 Program Chair: Thank You and Stay Tuned for More Educational Programming

Thank you all for your understanding and patience given the cancellation of AAA 2020 + HearTECH Expo in New Orleans. Here’s an update on a few items that we are addressing in the next few weeks.

Unexpected Opportunities Through Certification

Certification through the American Board of Audiology (ABA) has been a boost to my career in several ways—but if I’m being totally honest, I initially had doubts about the need for it.

The State of Affairs at AAA 2020

At AAA 2020 + HearTECH Expo, we are offering a reinvented state event, State Showcase, replacing the State Fair event of previous conferences. This new event features an educational component, recognition of state audiology organization activities, state recognitions, and a state outreach contest.

Calling all Clinical Preceptors: Clinical Education Forum

Clinical preceptors are crucial to the education of future audiologists. The responsibility is rewarding, yet challenging when trying to balance your own clinical obligations. How do we maintain meaningful mentorship even in the sticky situations? Difficult situations regarding professionalism and clinical care inevitably emerge.

CEUs and YOU at AAA 2020 + HearTECH Expo

Over 30 hours of continuing education will be offered at AAA 2020 + HearTECH Expo, and we know you want to be as prepared as possible to maximize your educational experience.

Federal Legislation Introduced to Expand Individuals’ Use of “529” Education Savings Accounts

Federal legislation introduced to expand individuals’ use of “529” education savings accounts to cover the costs of professional certification and credentialing programs.

Read more about Federal Legislation Introduced to Expand Individuals’ Use of “529” Education Savings Accounts

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EDUCATIONAL AUDIOLOGY | Scope of Practice for Educational Audiology

The Educational Audiology Association (EAA) recently developed and approved a scope of practice (SOP) for audiologists who work in educational settings. The SOP describes essential practice areas that are unique to the practice of educational audiology (EAA, 2019).

Topic(s): Education, clinical audiology, remote-microphone system

Author(s):

Erin Donlin

Cheryl DeConde Johnson

Publication Issue: Audiology Today January/February 2020

NIH Funds Sound Health Initiative

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently announced that it will award $20 million over 5 years to the Sound Health Initiative, which was created to explore the impact music has on various aspects of health.

AAA 2020 + HearTECH Expo Member Registration Open!

Come to New Orleans for an amazing experience, including four comprehensive days of learning, hands-on exploration of the latest in hearing technology, and connections from around the world.

Audiology Today Sept/Oct 2019…What’s Inside This Issue?

Take a look at the table of contents and delve into these online articles, which you can now easily search by topic, title, or author.