CAOHC Recognizes ABA Certification

(McLean, VA) - The American Board of Audiology (ABA) is pleased to announce that the Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC) now recognizes that Board Certification in Audiology granted by the ABA meets the Educational/Professional certification requirement portion of the application process for audiologists who wish to become CAOHC certified as a Course Director. CAOHC notified Robert Keith, Chair of the ABA Board of Governors, that Board Certification in Audiology would be accepted from new and recertifying applicants effective immediately. If you wish to apply as a CAOHC Course Director you may obtain an application form at www.caohc.org

A commitment to professional standards, ethical practices, and continued professional development, Board Certification in Audiology is a credentialing program administered by audiologists for audiologists administered by the American Board of Audiology (ABA.) Benefits accrue to both the audiologist and the consumer through recognition of the commitment to continued competency in contemporary audiologic practices. To learn more about Board Certification in audiology, please visit www.audiology.org/professional/aba/