The Code of Ethics of the American Academy of Audiology and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association mandate that members maintain a high level of professional competence in rendering their services to their patients, which is ensured in part by participation in continuing education (CE). This article describes future trends in audiology CE, including (1) use of an algorithm for the CE approval process, (2) movement toward evidence-based CE, (3) harnessing technological innovation, (4) focussing on ethics, (5) acknowledging adult learning theory, and (6) standardizing audiology CE. The importance of personal empowerment and responsibility is highlighted to encourage audiologists to become actively involved in the CE process to shape the future of the profession.Learning Outcomes: As a result of this activity, the participant will be able to (1) list future trends in CE, and (2) discuss future trends in CE.
Audiology has undergone and continuesto undergo changes and growth as it matures in its pursuit to be an autonomous profession. The articles in this issue of Seminars have demonstrated that contemporary issues in audiology are reflected in the discipline's continuing education (CE) culture and its codes of ethics. 1,2 For example, new mechanisms for certification and CE provision through the American Board of Audiology (ABA) and