The American Academy of Hearing Loss Support Specialists™ (The Academy) is an on-line self-paced, distance-educational program administered by the Hearing Loss Association of America. The Academy establishes a set of core knowledge and understanding for individuals who work with, or wish to work with, people impacted by hearing loss. Through the Academy, HLAA intends to build accurate, foundational knowledge; increase understanding; improve services; and enhance the professionalism and effectiveness of the many people in diverse professions who provide support services to people with hearing loss and their families.

The Academy consists of four classes and supported by 10-15 lessons. Additionally the Academy includes, non-graded tests, forums for participant discussions, occasional online discussions, and a grade timed online final examination. View the Academy Overview page for more details about the classes.

• Introduction to Hearing Loss
• Coping with Hearing Loss
• Hearing Assistive Technology and Services
• Advocacy, Resources, and the Law

Lessons, assignments and tests can be completed at the student’s own pace, within one year of registration from a home computer with Internet access.

Upon successful completion of the certificate program, the graduate will become a member of the American Academy of Hearing Loss Support Specialists™.

Tuition for the Academy learning program is $300. This fee includes: application process, access to the Academy program in Blackboard, all online, electronic and hardcopy study materials, access to tests and the final exam.