Professional Approach

 
Ongoing education and training are a vital part of our self-development and every year we attend training days organised by either our professional bodies or by manufacturers.  This enables us to keep up to date with all the latest developments.
 

The British Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists

For a full membership of this society the hearing aid audiologist must be fully trained and qualified having passed the Hearing Aid Council theory and practical examinations.
BSHAA is recognised by the Government and is amongst those consulted when national policy changes in hearing healthcare provision are considered.

BSHHA also hold regular educational and study days. Karen Finch, Melvyn Howe and Teresa Sadler are Fellows of this society. Karen Finch has previously held the prestigeous position as president of BSHAA from 2004 – 2006.

The Association of Independent Hearing Healthcare Professionals

AIHHP is a leading group of independent hearing healthcare professionals who set standards of service and equipment far exceeding those required of other hearing aid audiologists. Members are required to attend at least 6 educational meetings a year.
Both Vicki Skeels and Karen Finch are full members.  

The British Society of Audiology

An umbrella society for everyone involved in hearing impairment.
They produce the International Journal of Audiology quarterly and organise conferences and educational meetings.  

The British Academy of Audiology

BAA has now been formed from the merged British Association of Audiological Scientist (BAAS) and the British Association of Audiologists (BAAT) and the British Society of Hearing Therapists (BSHT) to become the largest UK Audiology organisation representing the views of Audiologists.  

Hearing Aid Council

Their duties include ensuring adequate standards in a hearing aid audiologist's conduct and competence. All hearing aid audiologists are required to be registered with the Hearing Aid Council and to renew their license to practice annually. A copy of their code of conduct may be seen on request.