Audiology Practice Standards Organization

10/07/2025

📣 Big news! The new Tinnitus Standard is ready for review — and we want your input!
We’re counting on YOU 🫵 to help fine-tune and grow this standard into something that makes a real difference. 🌿

You can read the Tinnitus Standard and references (as well as submit feedback), here: https://www.audiologystandards.org/standards/working.php

08/06/2025

📢 Call for Nominations!

The Audiology Practice Standards Organization (APSO) is seeking passionate, forward-thinking individuals to join our Board of Directors!

Are you—or someone you know—a leader in the audiology community with a commitment to excellence and advancing clinical standards? Help shape the future of audiology by nominating yourself or a colleague for a board position.

🗓️ Deadline for nominations: 08/20/2025

🔗 Submit a nomination here: https://www.audiologystandards.org/contact.php

Together, we can elevate audiology practice standards and improve patient outcomes. Let your voice be part of the change!

08/05/2025

Back to school isn’t just for students! 📚
It’s the perfect time to double-check your CEUs and stay ahead on your audiology license renewal.

Not sure what CEUs you need to renew your audiology license?
✅ Check your state licensing board
✅ Review ASHA or AAA guidelines
✅ Contact your board directly if you're unsure

💡 Tip: Requirements vary by state, so always verify!

07/11/2025

July is Disability Pride Month!
We’re proud to celebrate people of all abilities—seen and unseen. 💙

Did you know that over 70% of disabilities recognized under the ADA are invisible—including hearing loss? Just because you can’t see it doesn’t mean it’s not real.

At APSO, we honor and support the experiences of those navigating life with hearing challenges. Your voice matters, and so does your hearing health. 🧏‍♀️🦻

05/13/2025

Welcome !
Thanks for being here to support APSO! We are a group of volunteer colleagues working to bring standards to our profession.
𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐝?:
1) We work with subject matter experts (SMEs) who also volunteer their time as a working group to write and develop drafts based on scientific evidence.
2) Drafts are then open for peer review.
3) The final standard is reviewed by an ethics committee, then sent to legal counsel for review and approval.
4) Standard is approved and published on our website.
𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩?
* Become a member of APSO for just $50 ($35 for students)
https://www.audiologystandards.org/membershipapp.php
* Become an SME, a board member, or peer review our current standards! For more information head to:
https://www.audiologystandards.org

03/07/2023

The Board of Directors is pleased to announce that the Diagnostic Hearing Examination for Adults is now available for public review and comments. This draft standard will be available for commenting until March 19th, at which time all comments will be forwarded to subject matter experts for review and final editing.
You participation in reviewing and suggesting final edits is a crucial part of the standards development process. We appreciate the time that goes into every comment we recieve and each comment is reviewed and considered before any standard is finalized by the subject matter expert group.
You may review any open draft by visiting www.audiologystandards.org and clicking on "Read More" below the Standards in Progress heading or following this link: https://www.audiologystandards.org/standards/proposed.php

09/16/2022

🌟Reminder🌟

Are you someone who wants to be on the forefront of change for the betterment of our profession? Do you know someone who would be excited at the opportunity?

Nominations for the APSO Board of Directors are now open to members!

The deadline to apply is September 30, 2022.

Nominees need to be a Full Member of APSO in good standing (current dues) in order to apply.

Please send a recent copy of your CV, a statement of interest, and your photo to apso@audiologystandards.org

*Please note: If you, or a colleague need to check on your current standing, please visit https://www.audiologystandards.org and use the membership menu to visit the renewal page to locate your membership record and view your expiration date. Audiologists with expired membership will be immediately eligible for nomination upon renewal.

AUDIOLOGY PRACTICE STANDARDS ORGANIZATION

Thank you for your support and your membership! We look forward to continuing APSO’s important work with our new directors in 2023!

Patricia Gaffney, AuD

Past-President

Nominations Chair

04/01/2022

Hearing Aids in Review session at AAA!

03/31/2022