Professonal Development

Rapid progress in the understanding of hearing loss, and the consequent development of hearing technology to cope with this loss has become centrally important to BSHAA in setting objectives for its members.

The society is therefore committed to a programme of continuous and mandatory ongoing education to ensure that its members' experience and knowledge is maintained and developed.

A programme of continuous professional development  is required by the society and has been developed to achieve this objective. It is maintained and supported through two routes:

• Regular educational seminars arranged regionally by the BSHAA education committee. (Upcoming Events).
• Submissions to the education committee for approval of courses which have a direct relevance to the practice of hearing aid audiology.

All Members should obtain CPD. Members who have obtained their FSHAA status by examination prior to 1 January 2000 will maintain their FSHAA status. Members at 1 January 2010 should see the Membership Booklet for  transition arrangments.

Fellowship status (FSHAA) can also be achieved by enrolling in the CPD programme and submitting a CPD portfolio and writing a summary (up to 750 words) of their professional activities during the previous 2 year period and describe the ways in which their CPD has enhanced their professional practice and has contributed to achieving their personal development goals.

Full details of the CPD programme can be obtained by looking at the events page on our website.

BSHAA's Position Statement on Continuing Professional Development

BSHAA is considering its position on CPD you may like to read the statement which sets out BSHAA's current thoughts.

How To Apply for CPDs

Course Providers  

HAC CPD accreditation finished on 31 March 2009. BSHAA will no longer require HAC Course Providers Summary Sheets or HAC feedback forms. Any queries should be referred to the HAC. 

BSHAA will continue the present system of accrediting courses. Please continue to submit a Course Accreditation Form together with a detailed timed programme and any other supporting documentation to bshaacpd@aol.com. BSHAA will advise the Course Code and the relevant CPDs.

BSHAA members, should complete and retain, in their CPD Portfolio a CPD Personal Evaluation Form which can be accessed in the Members section.

BSHAA Members

1 Course Accreditation Form

2. Personal Evaluation Form to be retained in the CPD Portfolio in the members section

3 List of Courses Accredited at 7 June 2010. Please see list