Upon purchase, you will receive an email with a link to complete your account set up. You will sign in to your account here to access the digital e-books.
There are two pathways to becoming a Hearing Aid Specialist: on-the-job training or an academic degree in hearing instrument sciences, which are offered at a few colleges in the US and Canada. The first step toward choosing the right path for you is to contact your local licensing agency to investigate the requirements set by your jurisdiction (state, province, board, etc.).
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.
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.
The requirements for licensure vary depending on your jurisdiction. Refer to your local licensing laws. You can reach out to your local licensing agency for more information.
Student membership is the best complement to your training and connects you with your field. The benefits of membership include a network of peers, discounts on training and programs, member-only resources to advance your career, industry news, and more. Membership also supports IHS’ advocacy on behalf of the profession to have a strong voice in legislative, regulatory, and other policy initiatives at all levels, which benefits the profession overall.
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.
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.