Lifelong Learning: A Quest for Excellence
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The American Board of Audiology™ (ABA), an autonomous organization, is dedicated to enhancing audiologic services to the public by promulgating universally recognized standards in professional practice. The ABA encourages audiologists to exceed these prescribed standards, thereby promoting a high level of professional development and ethical practice.
ABA Meet & Greet at AudiologyNow! 2010 in San Diego
Thursday, April 15
Noon to 2pm
Center Terrace
At this event you can enjoy lunch, meet the ABA Board and learn about the latest ABA initiatives. Additionally if you are ABA Board Certified, this is a great opportunity to mentor a student. And if you are a student, here is your chance to spend some quality time with a professional in the field. Just write the ABA at aba@audiology.org with your name, contact information, geographic location and specialty area.
Call for Nominations for the ABA Board of Governors!
Have you been Board Certified for at least two years and would like to give back to the profession? Do you know an ABA certificant who you feel is an outstanding leader? The ABA Nominations Committee is now accepting nominations for the slate for the ABA Board of Governors for the election for two positions for three-year terms commencing in January 2011. The slate will be determined by the ABA Nominations Committee with ABA Board approval and is limited to a maximum of seven audiologists who have held Board Certification in Audiology two years or longer at the time of nomination. To learn more about the ABA Board of Governors and for application materials, please click here.
All nominations and accompanying materials are due no later than March 31. Forward all completed applications, bios, and positions statements, preferably in MS Word format, to ABA Managing Director Sara Blair Lake.
Looking for Ethics and Tier 1 Opportunities at AudiologyNOW! in San Diego?
There will be a wealth of Tier 1 opportunities offered at AudiologyNOW! In addition, the Academy Research Conference (ARC) on April 14, 2010 will be offering Tier 1 hours.
Congratulations to Winners of AudiologyNOW!® 2010 Registrations
Thanks again to all those audiologists who participated in the ABA's Pediatric Audiology survey! As a small token of appreciation for those who completed the extensive survey, Rachel Allen of Indiana and Emily Brandner of Michigan, were randomly selected for a complimentary, nontransferable conference registration to AudiologyNOW! 2010 in San Diego. Congratulations!
Earn Tier 1 Continuing Education from the JAAA CEU Program!
The ABA recognizes the peer reviewed Journal of the American Academy of Audiology (JAAA) for Tier 1 continuing education. The JAAA publishes articles and clinical reports in all areas of audiology.
In order to earn Tier 1 credits, an ABA certificant must participate in the Academy’s CE Registry, earn 80% or better on the assessments and must complete a minimum of 3 assessments in each three-year certification period.
Need information about the CE Registry and the JAAA CE program?
Click here.
Dr. Marion Downs to Serve as Honorary Chair for Pediatric Audiology Initiative
The American Board of Audiology™ (ABA) is pleased to announce that world-renowned audiologist, Dr. Marion Downs, will serve as the Honorary Chair of the ABA Pediatric Audiology Specialty Certification initiative.
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Pediatric Audiology Specialty Certification initiative
Deadline for Transition to the Doctorate Has Arrived
For applications for Board Certification in Audiology filed after January 1, 2007, an applicant must hold a doctoral level degree.
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