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Become a Hearing Aid Specialist

Change lives by helping people hear better. As a Hearing Aid Specialist, you’ll blend science, technology, and people skills to make everyday moments possible. With hands-on training or short college programs, open the door to a career that truly makes a difference.

About the Career

How to Prepare

Preparation to enter the Hearing Aid Specialist field looks different based on your jurisdiction (state/province). IHS is here to navigate the process.

Discover the Process

Distance Learning for Professionals in Hearing Health Sciences Course

The IHS Course is the gold standard educational program to accompany on-the-job training.

More about the Course

Licensing Exams & Preparation

Licensing agencies set forth requirements for licensure. IHS operates written and practical exams used across the US and Canada.

About Exams & Prep
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Train a Hearing Aid Specialist Candidate

With an apprenticeship approach to training in most jurisdictions, we offer several tools for educators, trainers, and supervisors, to train candidates more effectively for licensure. Arm yourself–and your trainee–with the best resources for success.

Access Resources

IHS Career Center

New to the field or an experienced clinician looking for a change? The IHS Career Center is the premiere destination to find your right fit.

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Continuing Education (CE)

Most jurisdictions require continuing education to renew your license. IHS offers resources and events to help you earn and track your CE credits—regardless of membership status.

Learn About Earning CE

CE Opportunities in the
e-Learning Portal

Explore the extensive library of webinars and CE options—free access for Professional Members

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CE Tracking & Management

IHS makes it easy to track and manage your CE credits for licensing and certification—available to everyone, member or non-member alike.

Manage your CEs

Course Submissions & Approvals

Continuing Education providers: IHS CE Credit approval upholds rigorous standards, safeguarding patients and advancing professional best practices.

Apply for Approval

Advanced Education

Elevate your career and expand your impact. IHS delivers advanced education designed for clinicians who want to grow their skills—offering unique, rigorous programs led by world‑class instructors.

More about Advanced Education

Looking for details about the ACA program (discontinued)? Learn more here.

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Best Practices & Guidelines

As the standard-setting organization for hearing aid dispensing professionals, IHS publishes best practices recommendations and clinical practice guidelines to promote excellence in patient care.

Additional Resources

Discover resources to support your licensing and advance your training and personnel needs.

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Course Submissions & Approvals

Are you a continuing education course provider? Apply to IHS to have your courses reviewed and approved for IHS CE Credit—required by most licensing agencies and NBC-HIS. With IHS approval, you demonstrate your commitment to excellence, best practices, and the highest standards in adult learning.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Licensing & Education

These are some of the most common inquiries we receive. Contact IHS if you have any additional questions. We are here to help you!

All FAQs

  • Is captioning available for Live Webinars and On-Demand Webinars?

    Yes, captioning is made available on all IHS Webinars, including our live events.

     

  • I’m not available for the upcoming Live Webinar. Will it be recorded?

    Yes, all Live Webinars (unless otherwise stated) are recorded for On-Demand viewing following the live event. If you register for the Live Webinar, you will be notified via email when the recording is available – typically within a week of the webinar.

     

  • How do I earn Continuing Education from an IHS Webinar?

    IHS Webinars and their accompanying CE Credit are free to IHS Professional Members. Proof of CE Credit is available for immediate download after passing the online quiz and completing the course evaluation. To earn the credit, you must watch the webinar and pass the quiz. If you don’t pass the quiz, you can re-take it. The quiz is available in the e-Learning Portal following each webinar.

     

     

  • Is there a difference between “Credits” and “Units” in measuring Continuing Education?

    Yes, while they are both used to describe the calculation of continuing education hours, there is a very important distinction between the two. A Continuing Education Credit (CE Credit) equals one hour of education and is the standard unit for Hearing Aid Specialists. As an example, a 3-hour course offering CE Credits would award 3 CE Credits. A Continuing Education Unit (CEU) equals ten hours of education, so if a 3-hour course offered CEUs, then it would award 0.3 CEUs, and is the standard unit for Audiologists.