CH-EdAud Program Information


Certificate Holder—Education Audiology Training Program (CH-EdAud)

Are you an audiologist ready to make a difference in educational settings? The Certificate Holder–Educational Audiology (CH-EdAud) program, co-developed by the American Board of Audiology (ABA) and the Educational Audiology Association (EAA), is your gateway to specialized expertise and professional recognition. 

Why Choose CH-EdAud?

  • Gain the essential skills to navigate the unique challenges of educational audiology—from classroom acoustics to IEP collaboration – through specialized training for school-based success.
  • Complete seven asynchronous modules at your own pace, covering everything from auditory processing to legal compliance and family engagement through flexible, self-paced learning.
  • Earn a certificate recognized by state education departments and school systems—ideal for audiologists in clinical practice, private contracting, or transitioning into school roles. 
  • Understand the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and case law to confidently support students and meet federal mandates for legal and educational literacy.
  • Whether you're a pediatric specialist, private practitioner, new to educational audiology, or want to stay current with best practices as an existing educational audiologist, this program equips you with the tools to thrive 

Program Description

The Certificate Holder–Educational Audiology (CH-EdAud) program, co-developed by the American Board of Audiology (ABA) and the Educational Audiology Association (EAA), is your gateway to specialized expertise and professional recognition. 

Module 1 – Foundation Information and Practices

Module 2 – Assessment

Module 3 – Educational Program Considerations, Individual Education Plans and Advocacy

Module 4 – Auditory Processing Deficits

Module 5 – Hearing Instruments and Remote Microphone Technology

Module 6 – Student Support and Family Partnership

Module 7 – Service Delivery Considerations, Program Development and Evaluation, Future Directions

Eligibility

Licensed Audiologists: The CH-EdAud Certificate Program is open to audiologists licensed by a state regulatory agency, a state education agency, or other state agency that requires a license to practice as an audiologist. Documentation of licensure must be provided to complete registration.

The CH-EdAud Participant Handbook contains more in-depth information on the program.

CH-EdAud Training Window: The purchaser of the program has a 12-month subscription to the program and must complete all the modules within this time frame to receive the credential. The participant must complete the first module before proceeding to the other modules which may be taken in any order. Participants may access completed content throughout the 12-month access period.  After the 12-month period, the subscription to the program closes and the user will no longer be able to access the online modules.

Full Package Registration

Training Sequence: Module 1 must be taken first; Modules 2-7 may be taken in any order.

Single Registrant Package - CH-EdAud Modules 1-7

$600 (American Academy of Audiology Member; Educational Audiology Association Member; or ABA Certification Holder)*  

$800 (Non-Academy Member)

*Any non-AAA member eligible for the discount should contact [email protected] to receive a coupon code prior to registration.

5 or more Full Package Registrations (registered simultaneously and paid by a single organization)

$480/person (AAA Member; EAA Member; or ABA Certification Holder) 

$640/person (Non-Academy Member)

Contact [email protected] for instructions on registering 5 or more participants or for organizations paying directly through purchase order or payment systems.

Single Module Registration

Single modules may also be purchased and taken in any order. If all seven modules are completed within 12 months, a certificate may be granted by ABA upon notification of full completion.

Single Module Registration

$130 per module (no member or group discounts available)

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Certificate Package Registration

  • Certificate Holder - Educational Audiology Training Program (CH-EdAud)
    Contains 8 Product(s)

    Certificate Holder - Educational Audiology Training Program (CH-EdAud)

    This online self-study course will focus on the application of audiological practices that support children and youth with varying auditory abilities in educational settings. These practices include screening, assessment, habilitation, counseling, technology, management, ethical conduct and activities that promote family engagement and school multidisciplinary team collaboration. Federal education regulations including IDEA, Section 504, and the ADA, and pertinent case law are emphasized as well as relevant agendas in public school education. This certificate course is delivered in seven modules of recorded lectures on an asynchronous platform. The Educational Audiology Handbook, 4th Edition (2026) is the required textbook for the course. Module 1 must be completed prior to taking the other modules which can be taken in any order.

    COURSE OUTLINE: 

    Module 1: Foundational Information and Practices 

    Two lectures; Read Handbook Chapters 1, 2 & 12

    Module 2: Assessment

    Three lectures; Read Handbook Chapter 4, 5 & 7

    Module 3. Educational Program Considerations, Individual Educational Plans and Advocacy 

    Three lectures; Read Handbook Chapters 11, 13 & 14 

    Module 4. Auditory Processing Deficits

    Two lectures; Read Handbook Chapter 6

    Module 5. Hearing Instruments and Remote Microphone Technology

    Two lectures; Read Handbook Chapter 8

    Module 6. Student Support and Family Partnership

    Three lectures; Read Handbook Chapters 3, 9 & 10

    Module 7. Service Delivery Considerations, Program Development & Evaluation, Future Directions

    Three lectures; Read Handbook Chapters 15, 16, 17 & 18

Single Module Registration

  • Education Audiology: Auditory Processing Deficits (Contains 1 Product)
    Contains 6 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Educational Audiology Association

     Auditory Processing Deficits

    Reading: Handbook Chapter 6

    Learning Objectives:

    1. Discuss and analyze the variety of considerations associated with APD.

    2. Identify an educational model of auditory processing including a multidisciplinary process for screening and assessment of auditory processing problems.

    3. Describe all components of a comprehensive audiological APD assessment and deficit-specific interpretation for intervention planning.

    4. Identify steps for implementing a school -based APD program from referral to intervention.

  • Education Audiology: Foundational Information and Practices (Contains 1 Product)
    Contains 6 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Educational Audiology Association

     Foundational Information and Practices

    Lecture 1a. Legislative and Policy Essentials

    Reading: Handbook Chapter 1

    Learning Objectives:

    • Explain development/trends of deaf education and audiological services in the school setting.
    • Analyze key special education legislation and regulations regarding services to students with hearing differences including IDEA (Part B & C).


    Lecture 1b. Roles and Responsibilities of Educational Audiologists

    Reading: Handbook Chapters 2, 12

    Learning Objectives:

    • Identify roles/responsibilities of the audiologist in the education setting.
    • Identify resources and methods for delivery of hearing loss prevention programs in schools
    • Analyze variables that impact various service delivery models.
    • Analyze ethical and conduct issues specific to working in the school setting