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Audiologists test and treat hearing. They may prescribe hearing aids.
Certification is required in all 50 states and can be obtained through the
American Board of Audiology or the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
It is now a national standard that all
audiologists must earn a doctoral degree in audiology (AuD or PhD) from an
an accredited college or university. Applicants must also pass a national exam
provided by Praxis Series of the Educational Testing Service.
ASHA, which is located in Rockville, MD, has licensing requirements for each state
on its website (asha.org). ASHA provides credentials to Audiologists
and Speech - Language Pathologists. In order to gain certification in this
specialized health field, you will need to complete several hundred hours
of relevant work experience in a clinic supervised by a certified professional.
