The Audiology test measures knowledge important for independent practice as an audiologist in all primary employment settings, including schools, hospitals, clinics, private practice, etc. The examination is typically taken by examinees who are in or have completed a doctoral degree program that prepares individuals to enter professional practice.

Recognized as the national examination in audiology, the test is one of several requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence issued by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Some states use the examination as part of the licensure procedure. Complete information is available about certification or licensure from the authority, state, or local agency from which certification or licensure is sought at ASHA: http://www.asha.org.

The 120 selected-response test questions focus on content related to the major practice areas of prevention, identification, assessment, and intervention, together with foundational knowledge and knowledge of standards of professional practice. Application of knowledge is tested in the context of clinical case studies research results, and results of assessments (physiologic, behavioral, and other types of assessment). The content of the test is based on a practice and curriculum analysis commissioned by ASHA: a national survey of audiologists in both clinical and educational settings.

This test may contain some questions that will not count toward your score.