Course Details

Course # 18293
From Cairo to Audiology: Seizing the Future!

CEUs/Hours Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; ACAud/0.1; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; IHS/1.0


Course Abstract

The profession of audiology has met many significant internal challenges in the past. Today's challenges to audiology's future vitality are now external, and must be met with a more "corporate" view of professional engagement. This article explains how a GPO (group purchasing organization) solution can be the answer to effective audiology marketing on a national level.

Course Learning Outcomes

Preview Exam
  • After this course learners will be able to discuss challenges to the current thinking about the structure of the hearing care industry and how it impacts audiology's future.
  • After this course learners will be able to explain strategies to approach vendors and professional organizations with a better understanding of their motivations, capabilities and goals.
  • After this course learners will be able to explain how their daily purchasing decisions can be invested as a means to creating stronger consumer recognition and demand for audiology care nationally and locally.

Average Rating (4 Reviews)

Most Recent Comments

Review by: Member on October 14, 2012
Author writes in a manner that is easy to follow and understand. I like the written format more than listening to a lecture. Author explained concepts that were presented very well.
Review by: Member on October 14, 2012
a good discussion of trends in audiology

Course Information

This is a Text/Transcript course published on March 30, 2011 which you can save and print.

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Course Presenter

david j smriga

David J. Smriga, MA

President, AuDNet, Inc.

David J. Smriga is founder and President of AuDNet, Inc., a nationwide audiology marketing and media engagement organization funded through the group purchasing power of the audiology community.  Mr. Smriga has been a tireless advocate for building stronger consumer recognition and demand for audiology care both locally and nationally.  Through his articles and lectures, Mr. Smriga continues to engage the audiology community and the general public, seeking to make audiology care the first thing American’s think of when seeking hearing or balance care.  David Smriga is the founder and President of AuDNet, Inc.


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Continuing Education Information

CEUs/Hours Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; ACAud/0.1; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; IHS/1.0

Passing an online exam will be required to earn continuing education credit.

Please Note: The CEU exam and course evaluation must be completed within 30 days of course registration.

Event participation is free, but you must be a CEU Total Access member to complete the exam and earn the continuing education credit.


American Academy of Audiology

Audiology Online is approved by the American Academy of Audiology to offer Academy CEUs for this activity. The program is worth a maximum of 0.1 CEUs. Academy approval of this continuing education activity does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures. Any views that are presented are those of the presenter/CE Provider and not necessarily of the American Academy of Audiology.


Australian College of Audiology

AudiologyOnline courses are approved for Continuing Education Points by the Australian College of Audiology. Automatic ACAud Approval Number 20000. This course is offered for 0.1 CEP.


British Academy of Audiology

This course has been accredited with 1 CPD point/s by the British Academy of Audiology.


Canadian Academy of Audiology

The Canadian Academy of Audiology (CAA) supports and assists its members in the attainment of continuing education towards an individual professional development plan as required by their Provincial Regulatory Colleges and Provincial Associations. Audiology Online is an approved provider of educational activities for CAA members. Each hour of activity may be counted as one Continuous Learning Activity Credit (or equivalent) as allowed by the applicable regulatory college or association.


International Hearing Society

This program is approved by the International Hearing Society and its educational committee, the International Institute for Hearing Instruments Studies. To learn more about earning IHS CE Credit, click here.


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