Clinical Certification confirms that clinicians possess the necessary skills and knowledge of practice in accordance with the ACAud inc. HAASA National Competency Standards.
Clinical certification is distinct from membership and involves a separate process. All new clinicians are required to complete an internship to obtain clinical certification. In subsequent years, this certification is maintained through regular clinical practice and continuing professional education.
Fellow and Full Members who practice clinically, must hold a Competency Certificate in at least one field of specialty. Once granted certification, clinicians must maintain their Competency Certificate through regular clinical practice and our Continuing Education Program. Current certificates should be displayed by clinicians in a space where they are clearly visible to patients/clients.
A Fellow or Full Member holding a current ACAud inc. HAASA Competency Certificate with recognised competency as a Hearing Rehabilitation Specialist may provide hearing rehabilitation and services consistent with the Scope of Practice for audiometrists.
To receive a Competency Certificate with recognised competency as a Hearing Rehabilitation Specialist, the Fellow or Full Member must have completed our internship and passed the Hearing Rehabilitation Specialist Exam. This Competency Certificate is then maintained through regular clinical practice and continuing professional education.
The Hearing Rehabilitation Specialist Competency Certificate is one of several criteria ACAud inc. HAASA members must meet in order to describe their profession/qualification as an “audiometrist”. For comprehensive criteria, please consult our Position Paper on the use of titles and qualifications by members of ACAud inc. HAASA.
A Fellow or Full Member holding a current ACAud inc. HAASA Competency Certificate with recognised competencies as a Hearing Rehabilitation Specialist and Diagnostic Rehabilitation Specialist may provide hearing rehabilitation, diagnostic rehabilitation and services consistent with the Scope of Practice for audiologists.
To receive a Competency Certificate with recognised competency as a Diagnostic Rehabilitation Specialist, the Fellow or Full Member must have completed our internship and passed the Diagnostic Rehabilitation Specialist Exam. This Competency Certificate is then maintained through regular clinical practice and continuing professional education.
The Hearing Rehabilitation Specialist and Diagnostic Rehabilitation Specialist Competency Certificates are among several criteria ACAud inc. HAASA members must meet in order to describe their profession/qualification as an “audiologist”. For comprehensive criteria, please consult our Position Paper on the use of titles and qualifications by members of ACAud inc. HAASA.
