Amplify Your Career: ABA Certification and Certificate Programs for Aspiring Audiologists

Session Description

In today’s competitive healthcare landscape, professional distinction matters more than ever. This one-hour webinar introduces audiology students to the American Board of Audiology’s (ABA) Certification and Certificate Programs to elevate clinical expertise and open doors to specialized career paths.

This workshop will provide AuD students, at any point in their educational journey, a clear understanding of the ABA Certification process, including eligibility, benefits, and specialty credentials in pediatric and vestibular audiology. The virtual session also highlights ABA’s flexible, assessment-based certificate programs designed to expand knowledge in tinnitus management, educational audiology, and clinical precepting.

Through real-world testimonials, interactive Q&A, and practical guidance, students will leave with increased knowledge to help take the next step in their professional journey. Whether preparing for graduation or planning long-term career goals, this webinar will help present the opportunities that set clinicians apart. Visit the ABA website to discover the possibilities.

This session is FREE and open to ALL audiology students. 

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Speakers

Erin Adkins, AuD, BC-PA, CH-AP

Erin Adkins, AuD, BC-PA, CH-AP, is a pediatric audiologist at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in Winston Salem, North Carolina, where she has worked for the last 10 years. She has served American Board of Audiology (ABA) in multiple capacities, including: ABA Board of Directors, participation on both the Pediatric Audiology Specialty Certification (PASC) exam development and Pediatric Audiology Clinical Practice Analysis Survey committees. She is the lead audiologist for the NICU newborn hearing program at Brenner Children’s Hospital. Her areas of specialization include: neonatal hearing assessment/care coordination, pediatric diagnostics/auditory brainstem response (ABR) testing, and traditional as well as bone-anchored hearing aids. She is Board-Certified in Pediatric Audiology (BC-PA) and has also obtained the ABA certification and CH-AP certificate.

Kendall Carroll, AuD, CH-TM

Kendall Carroll, AuD, CH-TM, is a clinical audiologist who earned her doctorate from Vanderbilt University after completing a year-long clinical fellowship at Massachusetts Eye and Ear in Boston. Since 2022, she has practiced at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Carroll provides services ranging from comprehensive diagnostic evaluations to individualized care utilizing amplification and other assistive devices. She has a clinical focus in tinnitus management, and works to support this population with evidence-based education and counseling. Her goal is to provide each patient with the personalized support needed to understand their hearing loss and improve their quality of life.

Sara Jagger, AuD, PhD, BC-VA

Sara Jagger, AuD, PhD, BC-VA, is the Director of Clinical Science and Physician Relations at The American Institute of Balance (AIB), a research collaborator with Mayo Clinic Florida, and an adjunct professor for multiple universities. She previously served as a clinical audiologist at Mayo Clinic, specializing in vestibular diagnostics and treatment and otologic disorders. During her tenure, Dr. Jagger coordinated patient care across interdisciplinary teams in neurotology, otolaryngology, neurology, physical therapy, and rehabilitation medicine. Prior to her work at Mayo Clinic, she was the Chief Medical Officer for AIB Clinics and a faculty member for AIB education workshops. Dr. Jagger earned her bachelor’s degree from The Pennsylvania State University, her Doctor of Audiology (AuD) degree from A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Health Sciences, and her PhD in Health Sciences from Nova Southeastern University. She is currently pursuing her MBA at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School.

Heather Rauch, AuD, CH-AP

Heather Rauch, AuD, CH-AP, has been an audiologist at Boston Children’s Hospital since 2006. With a clinical focus in diagnostics and amplification, she has played a vital role in advancing pediatric audiology services within the hospital and community. She was instrumental in the development of the Amplification Program in 2015 and currently manages the program which includes over 25 audiologists and audiology assistants. Her leadership ensures high standards of care and the integration of best practices in pediatric hearing aid and technology management.

Since 2010, Dr. Rauch has been actively involved in clinical education, serving as a preceptor for audiology externs and mentoring the next generation of pediatric audiologists. She became CH-AP certified in 2016.

Dr. Rauch has an extensive history of presenting at national and regional professional conferences, sharing her expertise in pediatric amplification, clinical program development and best practices in audiologic care. She is recognized for her commitment to excellence in clinical care, education and innovation in pediatric hearing healthcare.

Elizabeth Striegl, AuD, CH-EdAud

Elizabeth Striegl, AuD, CH-EdAud, is an educational audiologist working at the Lorain County Educational Service Center. She received her bachelor’s in communication sciences and disorders from the College of Wooster. She then went on to obtain her Clinical Doctorate of Audiology from the Northeast Ohio AuD Consortium (NOAC) through the University of Akron. She worked clinically in a retail setting for 5 years before transitioning to a career as an educational audiologist. She currently lives in Lorain County, Ohio, with her husband and serves on the Ohio Academy of Audiology Board and is active in the Educational Audiology Association.