Guidance Statement Archives - American Academy of Audiology https://www.audiology.org/document-type/guidance-statement/ Tue, 07 Mar 2023 20:47:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://www.audiology.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/cropped-aud-favicon-min-32x32.png Guidance Statement Archives - American Academy of Audiology https://www.audiology.org/document-type/guidance-statement/ 32 32 The Audiologist’s Guide to Hearing Aids, Personal Sound Amplification Products, Hearables, and Over-the-Counter Devices https://www.audiology.org/practice-guideline/the-audiologists-guide-to-hearing-aids-personal-sound-amplification-products-hearables-and-over-the-counter-devices/ Tue, 07 Mar 2023 20:00:07 +0000 https://www.audiology.org/?post_type=practice-guideline&p=43878 This guidance was developed to assist audiologists in understanding the differences between prescription hearing aids and over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids and in answering questions about these devices and to guide the evolution of clinical practices in light of the availability of OTC hearing aids.

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]]> Clinical Guidance Document: Assessment of Hearing in Infants and Young Children https://www.audiology.org/practice-guideline/clinical-guidance-document-assessment-of-hearing-in-infants-and-young-children/ Thu, 23 Jan 2020 19:25:41 +0000 https://www.audiology.org/?post_type=practice-guideline&p=43862 This clinical guidance document describes recommended practices for the assessment of auditory function in children. The most appropriate protocol will be individualized for each child based on their developmental and/or chronological age and other relevant factors.

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]]> Ethical Practice Guideline for Relationships with Industry for Audiologists Providing Clinical Care https://www.audiology.org/practice-guideline/ethical-practice-guideline-for-relationships-with-industry-for-audiologists-providing-clinical-care/ Fri, 01 Sep 2017 15:47:24 +0000 https://www.audiology.org/?post_type=practice-guideline&p=43987 The Code of Ethics of the American Academy of Audiology is a set of principles intended to specify “professional standards that allow for the proper discharge of audiologists’ responsibilities to those served, and that protect the integrity of the profession” (American Academy of Audiology, 2016). Membership in the Academy requires that the member agrees to provide services in a manner that is consistent with the principles of the Code of Ethics. 

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]]> Guidelines for Ethical Practice in Research for Audiologists https://www.audiology.org/practice-guideline/guidelines-for-ethical-practice-in-research-for-audiologists/ Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:49:49 +0000 https://www.audiology.org/?post_type=practice-guideline&p=43988 An important aspect of the professional practice of audiology is clinical and laboratory research, publication of findings and related scholarly activity that addresses clinical questions and provides data and information that serve as the basis for evidence based clinical practice. As a profession, audiology needs solid evidence to provide guidance on clinical practice that involves constantly changing technology in the areas of auditory and vestibular system diagnostics and rehabilitation strategies including those involving surgically-implantable and externally worn devices.

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]]> Infection Control in Audiological Practice https://www.audiology.org/practice-guideline/infection-control-in-audiological-practice/ Mon, 01 Sep 2003 16:41:50 +0000 https://www.audiology.org/?post_type=practice-guideline&p=44003 The scope of practice in audiology has changed significantly over the last 20 years, and infection control has become an important issue. In the delivery of any health related service, it is the health professional’s responsibility to ensure the safety of all patients served.

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