New Jersey Academy of Audiology (NJAA)



News/Announcements

CPT Codes 92590-92595 have been retired and replaced with 12 new codes. View an update put out by both AAA and ASHA here to learn more about the changes: CPT Code Update


Vacant Position: Secretary

NJAA is looking for an audiologist to fulfill the role of secretary. The responsibilities of secretary are available upon request.   Interested applicants should contact NJAA via email at: newjerseyaudiology@gmail.com

President's Message

Dear Colleagues,

On behalf of the New Jersey Academy of Audiology, I would like to wish you a very happy and healthy New Year. As we look ahead to the year to come, we are energized by the opportunities before us and inspired by the strength of our audiology community across New Jersey.

In the coming year, NJAA will be placing an even greater emphasis on connection, collaboration, and professional engagement. We are committed to expanding meaningful networking opportunities, hosting virtual continuing education events, and fostering dialogue around topics that matter most to us as audiologists. We are also excited to take on a larger, joint role in helping to plan the audiology programming for the New Jersey Speech and Hearing Association Convention, creating more in-person education and connection opportunities for our profession.

This past November, we were thrilled by the success of our Central New Jersey audiologist meetup and the sense of community it created. Building on that momentum, we are pleased to invite audiologists to a complimentary networking event for North Jersey on Tuesday, January 28th, from 6:00–8:00 PM at Bella Napoli in Bloomfield. We look forward to continuing to bring colleagues together in welcoming, informal settings that encourage relationship-building and shared learning. You can RSVP. via this link: Networking Event

In addition, we are launching a new virtual discussion series this year called “Audiology Exchange”—informal, interactive conversations focused on areas of interest and timely topics relevant to our work. These sessions are designed to create space for connection, idea-sharing, and professional support. Our first Audiology Exchange will take place on Wednesday, January 21st, from 8:00–9:00 PM, and will focus on tinnitus. We hope you will join us for this engaging discussion.Here is the Zoom link: 1/21 Audiology Exchange- Tinnitus

At the heart of all of these initiatives is our shared goal: to strengthen unity within our profession, support one another’s growth, and elevate the voice of audiology throughout New Jersey. We look forward to working alongside you this year to build an even more connected and collaborative community.

Thank you for your continued involvement and support. Wishing you a wonderful start to 2026—we hope to see you soon.

Thanks for all your help and support. I'm hoping this year helps add more engagement for our organization.

Best,

Michelle Neidleman Kennedy


New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Chapter 44C - AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Subchapter 6 - CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Section 13:44C-6.3 - Documentation of continuing education credits

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 13:44C-6.3

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 12, June 16, 2025

(a) Except as set forth in (b) below, a licensee shall maintain the following documentation for a period of five years after completion of credit hours:

1. For attendance at programs, courses, seminars, webinars, teleconference, lectures, or in-services workshops, a certificate of completion from the sponsor, which includes:

i. The name of the licensee;

ii. The name of the sponsor;

iii. The title, location, and date of the program, course, seminar, lecture, or in-service workshop; and

iv. The number of continuing education credit hours;

2. For publication of a refereed article, a copy of the article;

3. For presentation of a new seminar, webinar, teleconference, or lecture, copies of the program, syllabus, course outlines, course objectives, and bibliographies;

4. For teaching a new undergraduate or graduate course, copies of the syllabus, bibliography, course outline, and verification from the academic institution that the course was not previously taught by the licensee;

5. For reading articles, certificates of completion from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or the American Academy of Audiology;

6. For completion of undergraduate or graduate course work, an official transcript from the education institution; and

7. For completion of a self-assessment home study course, verification of completion from the audiology or speech-language pathology professional organization that sponsored the course.

(b) A licensee who is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association continuing education registry or the American Academy of Audiology continuing education registry shall not be required to maintain the documentation required by (a) above.

(c) A licensee shall submit the documentation required by (a) above or a transcript from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association continuing education registry or the American Academy of Audiology continuing education registry to the Committee upon request.

(d) Certificates of completion maintained pursuant to (a)1 above shall not be hand-written and shall indicate whether the program, course, seminar, webinar, teleconference, lecture, or in-services workshop was presented at the licensee's place of employment.


Our Mission

The mission of the NJAA is to promote audiology as the primary profession in New Jersey for the delivery of hearing and balance care and to facilitate the ability of our members to identify, diagnose, treat, and prevent hearing and balance disorders through professional education, public awareness, and research initiatives.

Single License Update

Demystifying New Jersey’s newly established Single Licensure law:

 If you hold a current license to practice Audiology in the State of New Jersey and are in

good standing, you are automatically allowed to dispense hearing aids under that license

and do not need to retain a separate Hearing Aid Dispensing License.

 If you plan to supervise any non-audiologist for a Hearing Aid dispensing License you

must retain your Hearing Aid Dispensing License and abide by the regulations for

supervising.

 If you are a preceptor supervising students, they are functioning under your supervision

and subsequently your audiology license and therefore you are responsible for them in

their practice of hearing aids.


 

If you have specific questions please contact the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs.

Audiology & SLP Advisory Committee

Hearing Aid Dispensers Examining Committee


Who We Are

Founded in 1992, the NJAA has served as a resource for professional and consumers in New Jersey. As audiologists we are professionals who use all of the tools at our disposal to identify and treat hearing, balance, tinnitus and other auditory disorders in individuals across the lifespan.

Board of Directors

President - Michelle Neidleman Kennedy, AuD
Past-President - Donna Goione-Merchant, AuD
Vice President for Education - Dee Berry, AuD
Vice President for Professional Issues - Eric Bostwick, AuD
Vice President for Membership - Brittany Ziarko, AuD
Vice President for Communication - Ann Marie Olson, ScD
Secretary - Ann Marie Olson, ScD (temporary)
Treasurer - Lisa Bell, AuD

Why Become a Member

As a member of NJAA you will have access to:

  • Reduced registration fees at Continuing Education Events and the Annual NJAA Conference. The Conference is an exceptional continuing education opportunity that brings in outstanding and well-respected speakers and researchers in our field.
  • Professional leadership opportunities on NJAA committees.
  • Access to the Member’s Only Area of the NJAA Website
  • Access to the membership directory as well as networking opportunities with fellow audiologists throughout New Jersey.
  • Access to legislative updates for both state and national issues.
  • Access to the New Jersey Speech and Hearing Association Conference at member rates
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The New Jersey Academy of Audiology (NJAA) is dedicated to promoting the public good by fostering the growth, development, recognition, and status of the profession of Audiology and its members. NJAA is a 501c(6) professional, non-profit organization.

Contact us: NJAA
1515 Broad St., Bldg B, 2nd Floor
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
e-mail: newjerseyaudiology@gmail.com     



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