Congratulations to Past President Janet Koehnke!
 Past NJAA President Janet Koehnke has been elected as ASHA's Vice President for Academic Affairs in Audiology.
Dr. Koehnke begins her 3-year term in January 2017. Congratulations Janet!
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(Posted 5/24/2016)
NJ’s Dual Licensure Requirement
Currently, NJ is one of 15 states that require audiologists to hold “dual licensure”: a state license in audiology as well as a second license in hearing aid dispensing. Since hearing aid dispensing is within the scope of practice for audiologists the additional hearing aid dispensing license is repetitive. NJAA has been diligently working on single licensure status for audiologists. Our efforts have been recognized by the American Academy of Audiology. Click here to read more about Dual Licensure from the Jan/Feb 2016 issue of Audiology Today.
(Posted 1/19/2016)
AAA's Letter to the US Dept of Labor
AAA's letter to the US Dept of Labor concerning the hearing aid specialist apprenticeship program:
December 22, 2015
The International Hearing Society submitted a Hearing Aid Specialist Apprenticeship Program that would essentially expand the scope of practice of dispensers. In response to this program the American Academy of Audiology submitted a letter of concern to the US Dept of Labor as well as State Labor Agencies.
To learn more about the Academy's concern for this program and to read their letters please click here.
Cerumen Management in New Jersey
Cerumen Management is now under NJ audiologists' scope of practice. For more information, please log in and go to the Professional Issues page in the Members Only area.
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President's Message - January, 2016
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Donna Merchant
NJAA President
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Happy New Year to all our NJAA members! We would also like to introduce you to our newest NJAA Board Members: Caitlin Faccone as Treasurer and Michele Neidleman as Secretary.
At the beginning of each year many of us set goals and resolutions: things we would like to change or improve. At NJAA our goal is the same this year: to serve New Jersey’s audiologists. However our resolution is to improve our strategy and impact. We want to be a fantastic resource for you at more than just our annual conference. So in 2016 you will see the addition of ...[more]
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"Turn It To The Left"
"Turn It to the Left" is an educational rap song written by Benjamin Jackson, who sang the song at the last AAA conference to a standing ovation. The song is in support of the AAA's campaign to raise public awareness about the dangers of exposure to high sound pressure levels. To read about the campaign and hear the song or see a performance of it, please visit www.turnittotheleft.com
Can You Hear Me Now?
The Impact of Hearing Loss
 Though it's one of the most common workplace injuries, noise-induced hearing loss also is one of the most overlooked. Employees and employers who don't pay attention to the importance of hearing protection potentially could lose much more than just their hearing. More...
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