The Role of Advocacy for the Hearing Healthcare Professional (TX-143-24-030)-The Role of Advocacy for the Hearing Healthcare Professional (Recording)

The Role of Advocacy for the Hearing Healthcare Professional (Recording)

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In this webinar, titled "The Role of Advocacy for the Hearing Healthcare Professional," the presenters discuss the importance of advocacy in protecting the hearing healthcare profession. They explain that advocacy involves public support for or recommendation of a specific cause or policy. They highlight the need for advocacy at both the federal and state level and describe various federal entities that impact the hearing healthcare profession, including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). They also discuss state legislation and regulations that can impact hearing healthcare professionals and emphasize the importance of staying informed and getting involved in advocacy efforts. The presenters share examples of successful advocacy initiatives, including the Fit to Serve bill and the Hearing Aid Specialist Registered Apprenticeship program. They provide tips on how to advocate effectively, such as getting to know state legislators and other elected officials, attending and supporting professional association meetings, and subscribing to legislative publications. The webinar concludes with a Q&A session.

Keywords

webinar

advocacy

hearing healthcare professional

public support

federal level

state level

legislation

regulations

successful advocacy initiatives