Distance Learning for Professionals in Hearing Health Sciences Course

About this Course

The Distance Learning for Professionals in Hearing Health Sciences Course is designed for aspiring Hearing Aid Specialists. Completing this structured coursework alongside hands-on training is the most effective way to build the expertise needed to pass your licensing exams and set the foundation of exceptional care for your patients in your new career. In some states, it is a required or recommended prerequisite for licensure.

The course is built to complement practical, hands-on training. We strongly recommend enrolling while actively working as an apprentice or trainee to maximize learning and accelerate your path to professional readiness.

Enroll in this Course

How does the course work?

When you enroll in the Distance Learning Course, you’ll receive two essential resources: a comprehensive textbook and a companion workbook. The workbook includes instructions to register and access the corresponding online exercises and tests in the e-Learning Portal.

As you progress through the course, for each chapter you will:

Textbook

Read each chapter in the textbook.

Workbook

Study the corresponding lessons in the workbook and complete the written exercises.

e-Learning Portal Course

Complete the related online exercises for each corresponding lesson and apply your learning through on-the-job training.

Chapter Test

Take the online test to assess your understanding of the chapter.

Once you’ve completed all the course activities, the Final Exam will become available in the e-Learning Portal.
After you pass the Final Exam and complete the course evaluation, you’ll be able to download your Certificate of Completion.

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Course Outline

The course is broken into 7 units. Each new unit builds on the previous.

The Professional at Work
Hearing and the Auditory System
Audiometric Assessment and Additional Testing
Interpretation and Presentation of Audiometric Test Results
Ear Impressions, Acoustic Couplers, and Hearing Aids
Hearing Aid Fitting and Delivery
Post-Fitting Care and Counseling

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For Trainers

The Trainer Package of the Distance Learning Course includes two training resources to accompany the student course.

Additional Trainer Resources

Trainer Materials

Trainer Manual

The Trainer Manual is the instructor version of the course, guiding you through exactly what your trainee/apprentice should be learning and when and how to teach them. View this Sample Lesson from the Trainer Manual.

Trainer Toolbox

The online Trainer Toolbox in the e-Learning Portal contains valuable insights into adult learning techniques, tips for training Hearing Aid Specialist candidates, and more.

Training Benefits

The Distance Learning Course offers several key benefits for trainers
and business owners, including:

Progress Visibility

Exclusive benefit for trainers who are IHS members, link your account with your trainee(s) to view how they are doing from your online dashboard. Log into your IHS Account or Become a Member to access this benefit.

Training Flexibility

Students complete the course at their own pace, so it’s entirely up to you and your local licensing laws how long you spend training.

Interactive Learning

Students are not just reading – they are interacting with the material to truly master the foundational concepts required for successful practice.

Pricing

All prices in USD. Shipping is not included.

Covers of the books for the Student Course, the Textbook and Workbook

Student Course Only

Includes Textbook, Workbook, and e-Learning Portal Course

Member Price: $789.00

Non-Member Price: $839.00

Add digital e-books: $160.00

Buy Student Course Only

Include e-Books

Best Value! Full Kit

Includes Student Course plus Trainer Package

Member Price: $1049.00

Non-Member Price: $1119.00

Add digital e-books: $200.00

Buy Full Kit Package

Include e-Books

Trainer Package Only

Includes Trainer Manual and Online Trainer Toolbox

Member Price: $349.00

Non-Member Price: $379.00

Add digital e-book: $80.00

Buy Trainer Package Only

Include e-Book

The Final Exam

The Final Exam will become available in the e-Learning Portal course when all course activities are complete.

Taking the Final Exam

The Final Exam is not printable and must be taken “closed book,” meaning you may not use or reference any books or study materials when taking the exam. Students have 120 minutes to complete the 80-question exam. The exam is proctored online in the e-Learning Portal with AI-Assist. Suspicious behavior during the exam will be investigated. Students must meet the following technical specifications:

Use Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome browsers
Allow access to webcam and microphone
Show photo ID
Be in a room free from disturbances

How to Pass the Final Exam

Students must answer every question before submitting the exam. The exam score is shown immediately after submission with an option to view a “competency diagnostic” report that shows their performance on the different topic areas of the exam and provides study suggestions. To pass the Final Exam, students must earn a 72% or higher. Students may take the Final Exam as many times as needed to pass. There is no penalty for re-taking it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our team is here to support you as you begin your training. Reach out to our Professional Development team for further assistance.

All FAQs

How do trainers link their trainer account with their trainee(s)’ accounts to view their progress?

This is an IHS Member exclusive benefit. The Trainer must be an IHS member to attain account linking. As a member, you can request trainer/trainee account linkage by completing this form here.
What score do I need to achieve to pass the Final Exam?

To pass the Final Exam, you must earn a 72% or higher. You may take the Final Exam as many times as needed to pass. There is no penalty for re-taking it.
Where do I access the online exercises, chapter tests, and final exam?

The workbook includes instructions to register and access the corresponding online exercises and tests in the e-Learning Portal. The Final Exam will become available in the e-Learning Portal once you have completed all online exercises and tests.
How do trainers link their trainer account with their trainee(s)’ accounts to view their progress?

This is an IHS Member exclusive benefit. The Trainer must be an IHS member to attain account linking. To learn more about becoming a member, visit this page.