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 IHS Advanced Hearing Aid Professional (AHAP) Program

The International Hearing Society is developing the new Advanced Hearing Aid Professional (AHAP) Program. This program will replace the ACA (American Conference of Audioprosthology) program that was previously offered by IHS. This new program will be convenient, full of useful information, and provide the AHAP credential to those who complete it. We are working hard to ensure that this program is of the highest quality, and you can be part of that!

About the Advanced Hearing Aid Professional Program

IHS is dedicated to providing the best and most accessible education to our members and the hearing healthcare community. We listened to your requests and are creating this program to meet your needs. This new Advanced Hearing Aid Professional (AHAP) Program will have:

  • Flexible online education
  • Personalized feedback from knowledgeable instructors
  • Networking and peer learning
  • Hands-on training in clinical skills
  • Reusable materials such as quick reference sheets, templates, etc.
  • Those who complete the program will earn the AHAP credential distinguishing their advancements among their peers.

The program will be offered in three parts.

Term 1 Term 2   Hands-On Workshop
Self-paced online learning with feedback from instructors, optional live sessions, and peer engagement.

 All enrolled learners will complete the same modules.		 Self-paced online learning with feedback from instructors, optional live sessions, and peer engagement.

 Learners will complete mostly the same modules, but will have a choice of an elective.		 Some of the topics covered require hands-on instruction and practice to fully master the skills, such as ear impressions and cerumen management.

The workshop will take place over a weekend in the Spring, either Thursday-Sunday or Friday-Sunday, depending on the learner’s elective choice.


After the program, learners must pass a final assessment, which will determine their eligibility to earn the Credential.


The AHAP Program will launch Fall, 2024. Enrollment will open soon!