# Accreditation

![](https://www.audiologist.org/_resources/images/core/ada-accreditation.svg)**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](https://www.audiologist.org/_resources/documents/about/academy-docs/Accreditation-Standards.pdf) 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](https://www.audiologist.org/_resources/documents/about/academy-docs/Accreditation-Standards.pdf) and then complete the [online registration form](https://www.cognitoforms.com/AcademyOfDoctorsOfAudiology/CopyOfADAPracticeAccreditationInauguralCohortRegistrationApplication).

 [ Accreditation Standards ](https://www.audiologist.org/_resources/documents/about/academy-docs/Accreditation-Standards.pdf)

 [ Accreditation Guide ](https://www.audiologist.org/_resources/documents/about/academy-docs/2025-Accreditation-Documentation-Resource.xlsx)

 [ Accreditation Checklist ](https://www.audiologist.org/_resources/documents/about/academy-docs/2025-Accreditation-Checklist.docx)

## Overview of Accreditation Standards, Video 1

## Overview of Accreditation Standards, Video 2

## Overview of Accreditation Standards, Video 3

## Overview of Accreditation Standards, Video 4

## General Accreditation Information

- [Accreditation Compliance Manual](https://www.audiologist.org/_resources/documents/about/academy-docs/Accreditation-Compliance-Manual.pdf)
- [Accreditation Documents Support](https://www.audiologist.org/_resources/documents/about/academy-docs/Accreditation-Documents-Support.xlsx)
- [Audiology Infection Control Protocol](https://www.audiologist.org/_resources/documents/about/academy-docs/Audiology-Infection-Control-Protocol.docx)
- [Audiology Practice Accreditation Assessment Tool](https://www.audiologist.org/_resources/documents/about/academy-docs/Audiology-Practice-Accreditation-Assessment-Tool.xlsx)

## Sample Policies

- [Policies Section](https://www.audiologist.org/_resources/documents/about/academy-docs/2019-Policies-Section.docx)
- [Procedures Section](https://www.audiologist.org/_resources/documents/about/academy-docs/2019-Procedures-Section.docx)
- [Emergency Planning & Disaster Recovery in the Dental Office](https://www.ada.org/resources/practice/practice-management/emergency-planning-and-disaster-recovery-planning-in-the-dental-office) (The American Dental Association)
- [Conflict of Interest for Medical Staff](https://stanfordhealthcare.org/content/dam/SHC/health-care-professionals/medical-staff/policies/conflict-of-interest.pdf) (Stanford Health Care)
- [Conflict of Interest, Shawnee Health Service Policy and Procedure](https://www.shawneehealth.com/patientclient-resources/compliance/conflict-of-interest-policy/) (Shawnee Health Service)
- [Emergency Action Plan Template](https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2004-101/emrgact/emrgact1.html) (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- [Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines for Speech-Language Pathology](https://www.caslpo.com/sites/default/uploads/files/GU_EN_Infection_Prevention_Control_Guidelines_SLP.pdf) (The College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario)
- [Nondiscrimination/Anti-Harassment Policy and Complaint Procedure](https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/er/civilrights/discrimination/harassmentpolicy.htm) (The Society for Human Resource Management)

## Equipment Lists

- [Audiology and Speech Pathology Service, Design Guide](https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/equip.asp) (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs)

## Presentations

- [Accrediation Standards Talk](https://www.audiologist.org/_resources/documents/about/academy-docs/Accreditation-Standards-Talk.pdf)
- [Targeting Excellence in Practice Accreditation](https://www.audiologist.org/_resources/documents/about/academy-docs/Accreditation-Presentation.pdf) (Stephanie Czuhajewski, CAE, MPH)
- [Preparing for Accreditation](https://www.audiologist.org/_resources/documents/about/academy-docs/Accreditation-Presentation-Preparing.pdf) (Stephanie Czuhajewski, CAE, MPH)
- [Practice Accreditation Standards: A Review](https://www.audiologist.org/_resources/documents/about/academy-docs/Accreditation-Presentation-Review.pdf) (Ram Nileshwar, Au.D. and Deb Abel, Au.D.)

## Decision Trees/Algorithms (Examples)

- [Algorithm for the Diagnostic and Therapeutic Management of Tinnitus](https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Tobias_Kleinjung/publication/226383193_Algorithm_for_the_Diagnostic_and_Therapeutic_Management_of_Tinnitus/links/54e300710cf2edaea09470ca/Algorithm-for-the-Diagnostic-and-Therapeutic-Management-of-Tinnitus.pdf) (ResearchGate)
- [Audiology Clinical Practice Algorithms and Statements](https://audiology-web.s3.amazonaws.com/migrated/ClinicalPracticeAlgorithms.pdf_5399751e73e3f4.85494279.pdf) (Audiology Today)
- [Clinical protocol for Hearing Health Services for the care of adults and elderly](https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Lyvia_Rodrigues_Sato/publication/328965552_Clinical_protocol_for_Hearing_Health_Services_for_the_care_of_adults_and_elderly/links/5bfecce045851523d153132a/Clinical-protocol-for-Hearing-Health-Services-for-the-care-of-adults-and-elderly.pdf) (ResearchGate)
- [Current Audiology Standards](https://www.audiologystandards.org/standards/current.php) (APSO)

## Supporting Organizations

- [Audiology Practice Standards Organization](https://www.audiologystandards.org) (APSO)