The International Hearing Society (IHS) is a professional association representing hearing healthcare professionals worldwide. IHS recognizes the need for promoting and maintaining the highest possible standards for its members and others engaged in the practice of hearing aid fitting and dispensing. To that effect, IHS approves continuing education courses relevant to hearing aid specialists and other hearing healthcare professionals. IHS’ continuing education (CE) approval indicates that an educational activity has been reviewed by IHS and deemed educationally sound, relevant to professionals who fit and dispense hearing aids, and consistent with all IHS approval requirements. IHS approval of individual activities DOES NOT imply partnership or sponsorship of the activity. Use of the IHS logo in course promotion is not permitted, as IHS is acting only as the approver, not the provider, of the course. IHS approval does not imply any agreement regarding implementation of the activity and/or management of funds for activities approved for CE credit.
The purpose of continuing education is to ensure the professional development of an individual through expanding, enhancing, refining, or developing knowledge, skills, and/or competencies necessary for safe and effective practice. Continuing education also allows individuals to stay current with respect to advances in the profession or related fields and/or to implement changes in practice based on the information acquired. Finally, continuing education allows hearing care providers to maintain licensure, where required by law. Continuing education, by its very name, should go beyond that education which is necessary to achieve entry-level competence.
IHS reserves the right to reject any course application in which the content:
- Does not adhere to applicable laws and regulations
- Risks harm to participants and/or instructors
- Contradicts generally accepted clinical practice
- Fails to meet IHS’ approval criteria
Failure to abide by the policies listed in this resource may result in denial or revocation of the course application and/or education provider registration. Please download review this document in its entirety before registering or applying for course approval.
