You must be a fully licensed, registered, or certified hearing aid professional. Your license must be in good standing in your jurisdiction and remain active throughout your enrollment in the program. Licensure will be verified by the IHS team. While not required, it is recommended that you have two or more years of clinical experience prior to enrolling.
This program was revamped in 2024 and made fully On-Demand in our e-Learning Portal to provide hearing healthcare professionals the flexibility to earn this credential at their own pace. The only time requirement is that course and the assessment must be completed within six months from the date you start the online course, not from the date of purchase.
Yes, you can enroll, complete the course, and take the assessment – before achieving the requirements of program eligibility. Once you have been licensed, registered, or certified with a minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience post-licensure, then you will receive your program certificate.
Yes, it’s always a great plan to advance to the next level to provide your patients and clients exceptional care! The American Conference of Audioprosthology (ACA) was a former program that provided exceptional education, but is no longer available. The AHAP program offers more modern specialized mastery. ACA holders are eligible to enroll in an expedited AHAP program track, recognizing their coursework from the legacy program.
The AHAP program is structured with two (2) terms and a hands-on workshop. The two terms are virtual and self-paced, allowing participants to complete the coursework for each module on their schedule. The hands-on workshop is the only in-person component where learners participate in hands-on instruction to fully master the skills, such as ear impressions and probe microphone measures.
Yes, the program is fully on-demand, allowing you to complete the modules at your convenience. The only time requirement is that course and the assessment must be completed within six months from the date you start the online course, not from the date of purchase.
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