About the Program
The Tinnitus Care Provider Certificate Program is a comprehensive course and assessment focused on tinnitus patient care involving physiology, psychology, measurement, management, and practice organization. This program is completely On-Demand, meaning that you can access the full program anywhere, and work at your own pace.* Once you complete the course and pass the assessment, you are awarded the Tinnitus Care Provider certificate.
*The course and the assessment must be completed in six months from the date you start the online course, not from the date of purchase.
Program Handbook
Policies, curriculum, program details, and eligibility – everything you need to know about the Tinnitus Care Provider Certificate Program – can be found in the Handbook.
Important: Title Use
If you use the title, “Tinnitus Care Provider” you must also state “Holding a Certificate from the International Hearing Society.” This certificate title does not replace your job title. Certificate holders must check with their own state/provincial licensing agencies for rules, regulations and scope of practice regarding providing tinnitus care. All Tinnitus Care Provider Certificate Program participants and certificate holders are expected to understand and abide by all applicable local, state/provincial, and federal laws and rules governing scope of practice, licensure/registration requirements, and permissible titles.
Reach an Untapped Market of Hearing Aid Patients
“Becoming proficient in tinnitus management skills means that you can help more people live fuller lives. This service has been well received as we welcome both new and familiar faces.”
Ted Blanford, ACA
Tinnitus Care Provider since 2017
“I attended this program to help more people and it was an excellent way to differentiate myself from the competition.”
Candice Appler, BA, BC-HIS
Tinnitus Care Provider since 2018
“I believe it is important to have a greater understanding of the correlation between hearing loss and tinnitus. This program will help the practitioner determine what course of action to take to help the client with their auditory concerns.”
Sophie Cushing, BC-HIS
Tinnitus Care Provider since 2017
Eligibility
To be eligible to complete the Tinnitus Care Provider Certificate program, you must be a licensed, registered, or certified hearing healthcare professional with a minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience post-licensure.
Unlicensed apprentices and professionals with less than two years of clinical experience may still enroll in the program. Upon achieving these eligibility requirements and completing the program with a passing assessment, the certificate will be issued.
Continuing Education Credit
Earn 20 continuing education (CE) credits when you complete the program*. Each licensing agency has different requirements and rules for continuing education. You will need to verify with your local licensing agency for further details.
*This program is NOT approved for Hearing Aid Specialist CE credit by California Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology & Hearing Aid Dispensers Board.
Scope of Practice
Jurisdictions vary in their laws and rules related to tinnitus management and its place in the scope of practice for Hearing Aid Specialists and other hearing healthcare professionals. All Tinnitus Care Provider Certificate Program participants and certificate holders are expected to understand and abide by all applicable local, state/provincial, and federal laws and rules governing scope of practice and permissible titles.
Course Curriculum & Instructors
This course elevates your clinical expertise and expands your reach to more patients and clients. The curriculum delivers a focused, in-depth approach to tinnitus care—covering physiology, psychology, measurement, management, and practice organization.
The International Hearing Society and expert instructors, including Richard Tyler, PhD, MSc have collaborated to develop this high-level, comprehensive tinnitus educational program.
Curriculum
Objectives:
- Define and measure the tinnitus condition
- Determine patient expectations for management
- Assess the psychological disposition of the patient
Objectives:
- Identify red flags that require referral to a physician
- Describe how to measure tinnitus loudness
- Describe how to measure tinnitus pitch
- Define how the measurement of tinnitus can assist with counseling
- Define how the measurement of tinnitus can assist with the fitting of sound therapy devices
Objectives:
- Define components of tinnitus management plan
- Consider hearing aids, sound therapy, & coping strategies as options for management plan
Objectives:
- Determine when to counsel & when to refer
- Discover strategies for evaluating what patients need and want
- Explore four components of quality of life counseling
Objectives:
- Understand where the patient is at by interpreting their physical and emotional status
- Help patient understand their tinnitus to reduce/eliminate fear and nurture acceptance
Objectives:
- Understand where the patient is at by interpreting the physical and emotional status of the patient
- Provide assistance in thoughts & emotions counseling, aural rehabilitation, sleep counseling, concentration, and relaxation exercises
- Demonstrate how to conduct a group counseling session
- Thoughts and Emotions
- Hearing and Communication
- Sleep
- Concentration
Objectives:
- Evaluate readiness to provide tinnitus services
- Create a business plan for tinnitus services and weigh potential risks and rewards
- Refer a patient/client to another professional when needed
Meet Our Speakers
Richard Tyler, PhD, MSc
Keith Darrow, PhD, CCC-A
John Hoglund, ACA, BC-HIS
Doug Lewis, JD, PhD, AuD, MBA
Assessment
The Tinnitus Care Provider assessment is a proprietary examination developed by experts in hearing instrument sciences and administered by the International Hearing Society. It consists of 105 computer-based questions, delivered via remote proctoring through the e-Learning Portal.
To earn the Tinnitus Care Provider Certificate, you must pass the assessment. Each question is scored as either correct or incorrect. You are allowed two attempts to pass the assessment, and the fee for the assessment applies per attempt. The first attempt must be completed within 6 months (180 days) of you starting the course.
The assessment fee is paid independently of the course, giving you the flexibility to decide whether to pursue the program credential. For details on the assessment’s structure, development, and content, refer to the Assessment Guide.
Enrollment
Don’t miss the opportunity to advance your skill set and empower yourself as a leader in a large under-served population of your community!
Tinnitus Care Provider Certificate Program: Full Course + Assessment
Member Price: $1,995.00
Non-Member Price: $2,525.00
Tinnitus Care Provider Certificate Program: Course ONLY
Member Price: $1,695.00
Non-Member Price: $2,225.00
Expand Your Patient Reach with an IHS Membership Discount
In addition to the powerful suite of exclusive resources, IHS Members save $300 on the Tinnitus Care Provider Program. Learn more about joining the only international association dedicated to the interests of Hearing Aid Specialists and the profession.
About Certificate Programs
The Tinnitus Care Provider Certificate Program is an assessment-based certificate program. The primary focus of an assessment-based certificate program is on facilitating the accomplishment of intended learning outcomes. Although assessment is an integral part of the certificate program, the primary purpose of the program is to provide education and training which supports the accomplishment of the intended learning outcomes. The certificate awarded designates that participants have completed the required education/training and demonstrated accomplishment of the intended learning outcomes.
Assessment-based certificate programs are distinct from certificates of attendance/participation in that they require successful completion of an end-of-program assessment to confirm participants’ accomplishment of the intended learning outcomes. To gain a better understanding of the distinctions between assessment-based certificate programs, certificates of attendance, and certification programs, click here.
For more information about assessment-based certificate programs please visit the Institute for Credentialing Excellence’s website.
This program is not a certification.
Since 2018, the IHS Tinnitus Care Provider Certificate Program has held accreditation from the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE) for demonstrating compliance with ICE 1100 – Standard for Assessment-Based Certificate Programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
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