Calibrating your clinical practice with national practice standards

The Audiology Practice Standards Organization (APSO) is an independent entity, charged with the development of clinical practice standards that span the spectrum of audiology practice. While another organization may seem cumbersome, this organizational independence allows for standards to be written by and available to all professionals. Providing information about the current status of standards from the APSO will allow participants to understand the goals of this organization. Constant dialogue around standards will allow audiologists embrace the need for these minimums in our clinical practice. In a time when audiology is experiencing challenges from outside the profession, we can ensure consistency in our messages and services through clinical practice standards. The APSO provides a structure to develop, maintain, and promote these standards, while inviting all audiologists to contribute their voice to the process.