IHS Members Are Leaders in the Profession!
There are approximately 4,500 members of the International Hearing Society. They provide services for the testing, selection and fitting of hearing aids, as well as ongoing follow-up care and counseling.

As a condition of membership, IHS members must pledge to abide by the Society's Code of Ethics . The Code sets standards of professional integrity and practice including relationships with patients, colleagues and the general public, as well as rules governing advertising. Adherence to these standards is required, and by violating any part a member is subject to removal from the Society.

Individuals who have met the standards and requirements established by the current IHS bylaws and Code of Ethics are designated Hearing Instrument Specialists®.

Hearing Instrument Specialists® must pass state/provincial examinations and meet appropriate training requirements. Additionally, IHS members are required to maintain their professional competency through continuing education. These criteria assure the general public that IHS members are committed to meeting the highest standards of professional healthcare.

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Why Choose an IHS Member?


  • Experience and Training

    As a consumer or loved one of someone with hearing loss, you have many choices when it comes to hearing healthcare. IHS Professional Members must be licensed to practice in their state or province, as regulated by their local law. This means they have the necessary education and training to test hearing, fit patients with hearing aids, and counsel patients, among other activities that fit within each member's scope of practice. Additionally, IHS members are required by most regulating bodies to partake in continual learning, ever sharpening and expanding their knowledgebase. Finally, only IHS members agree to abide by an International Code of Ethics outlining proper conduct with patients, the public and even competitors.


  • Worldwide Reach

    The International Hearing Society is the only international organization for hearing healthcare professionals, and includes hearing aid specialists, audiologists, and ENTs. Our members hail from dozens of countries, and all follow the same Code of Ethics to ensure the highest level of service.


  • Above and Beyond

    The commitment of IHS members to the profession, and the patients and families they serve, reaches beyond just the initial step of learning and becoming licensed. IHS members are dedicated to the elevation of professional standards, patient access to the widest array of providers, and to networking with other professionals who share their best practices and knowledge.


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