Standards Currently in Process

APSO is currently working with subject matter experts across the profession on the following standards. Be sure to check back periodically or join our distribution list for announcements about proposed standards open for comment.

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The following standards are currently in INITIAL DRAFT:

S3.2 Diagnostic Hearing Evaluation for Pediatric Patients
A standard for the tasks and processes audiologists use to diagnose hearing changes in children.

S5.1 Tinnitus Management
A standard for audiological management of patients with tinnitus

The following standards are currently in WIDESPREAD PROFESSIONAL REVIEW:

S4.1 Cerumen Management
This standard describes the processes utilized by audiologists for management and removal of cerumen.

The following standards are currently in REVIEW FOR UPDATING:

S1.1 General Audiology Intake Standards
This standard addresses processes that should be used and information that should be gathered during the intake process. From a new patient's first contact to performing the initial examination, the intake standard ensures that audiologist are follow