Accreditation
Purpose: ADA is committed to the advancement of audiology practice excellence, high ethical standards, professional autonomy and sound business practices in the provision of quality, evidence-based, audiologic care to encourage practice facilities to deliver care in a consistent and standardized process.
Methods: Evidence-based best clinical and business practices are essential to the delivery of exceptional audiology patient care. ADA Audiology Practice Accreditation Standards were assembled by consensus, using research as the basis for decision-making.
ADA Audiology Practice Accreditation Standards when incorporated into the clinic will demonstrate a commitment to ethical, legal, clinical, operational, and relational excellence.
ADA Practice Accreditation Program Inaugural Cohort Registration Now Open
The Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) is accepting registrations for ADA Practice Accreditation. Registered practices will receive information about how to submit their information for review. Practices should plan to submit their accreditation application and materials within 12 months of registration.ADA Audiology Practice Accreditation is designed to strengthen and streamline practice operations, align with evidence‑based standards, and demonstrate accountability to patients and payers.
The ADA Audiology Practice Accreditation Standards were developed through expert consensus and peer review, and were adopted by ADA members in 2025. Key principles of the accreditation standards include reliance on evidence‑based clinical and business practices to ensure exceptional patient care, and a commitment to ethical, legal, clinical, operational, and relational excellence.
ADA Audiology Practice Accreditation is valid for a three‑year cycle. A single accreditation fee per location covers the entire cycle, with no annual maintenance fee required. Practice accreditation fees are $1,995 per site/practice location for the first five locations and $1,000 per site for additional locations. Practice accreditation fees for non‑members are $2,500 per site/practice location.
To register, please review the ADA Audiology Practice Accreditation Standards and then complete the online registration form.