Innovative Models of Audiology Continuing Education

ABSTRACT

Rapid advances in technology make it difficult for the practicing audiologist to be current in all areas of clinical practice. These advances create a need for innovative models of continuing education (CE). This article profiles three innovative models in contemporary audiology CE: (1) Audiology Online e-learning, (2) Biologic's Audiology Centers for Excellence (ACE) and Audiology Centers for Educational Development (ACED), and (3) a conference on Teaching Audiology: The Art and Science of Teaching Amplification.

KEYWORDS

Continuing education - technology - audiology

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