Certification Description
The purpose of certification is to identify and formally recognize those audiologists whose knowledge base and clinical skills are consistent with professionally established standards and who continue to enhance their knowledge, skills and abilities through advanced training and other educational activities. By entering into this voluntary certification program, audiologists demonstrate their commitment to achieving and maintaining the highest professional standards.

Certifying Organization
American Board of Audiology
http://www.boardofaudiology.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No

Board Certified Audiologist Website

Certification Description
ASHA offers the Certificate of Clinical Competence in two areas: Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. All applicants must possess an earned graduate degree (master's or doctoral degree) in order to meet application qualifications.

Certifying Organization
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
http://www.asha.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology Website

Certification Description
Delivery of services to cochlear implant patients requires a specialized set of knowledge and skills. In recognition of this skill set, the American Board of Audiology has created a specialty certification program in Cochlear Implants

Certifying Organization
American Board of Audiology
http://www.boardofaudiology.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Cochlear Implants Specialty Certification Website

Certification Description
Obtaining Specialty Certification in Pediatrics means that an audiologist has demonstrated a high level of knowledge in the area of pediatric audiology. While a certification is not a guarantee of any particular skill or competency, an audiologist holding this certification has demonstrated the ability to pass a rigorous examination in pediatric audiology and has a minimum of two years of audiological practice.

Certifying Organization
American Board of Audiology
http://www.boardofaudiology.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Pediatric Audiology Specialty Certification Website