APSO Opens Audiology Assistant Standard for Public Review and Comment

The Audiology Practice Standards Organization is inviting all US audiologists to weigh in on a proposed national standard for audiology assistants, with a public comment period running Oct 26–Nov 6, 2026. The Audiology Practice Standards Organization (APSO) has announced that a newly drafted standard for audiology assistants will open for public review and comment on Oct 26, 2026, remaining open through Nov 6, 2026....

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✦ Clinical Takeaway ✦

Audiologists and clinic owners who employ or supervise audiology assistants should review and submit comments on the proposed APSO standard before November 6, 2026, as it may directly affect assistant scope-of-practice rules in their practice.

✦ Why It Matters ✦

A nationally recognized standard for audiology assistants could reshape supervision requirements, liability, and staffing models across US audiology practices.

✦ Key Points ✦

01APSO has opened a public comment period Oct 26–Nov 6, 2026 on a proposed audiology assistant standard.
02The standard would establish national guidelines for the role of audiology assistants in the US.
03All US audiologists are invited to review and respond during the comment window.
04The comment period is brief (12 days), requiring prompt action from interested stakeholders.
05Final standard content will be influenced by feedback received during this public review phase.

✦ Claims & Evidence ✦

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APSO has opened a public comment period from October 26 to November 6, 2026 for a proposed audiology assistant standard.

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