Which certification is a specialty credential for audiologists that have met experience requirements and successfully completed the certifying exam?

• A. Doctor of Audiology (AuD)
• B. Hearing Instrument Specialist
• C. Cochlear Implant Specialty Certification (CISC)
• D. Pediatric Audiology Specialty Certification (PASC)

Answer: (C)

Specialty credentials in audiology are earned after gaining hands-on experience and passing a certifying exam to prove advanced skills in a focused area. The Cochlear Implant Specialty Certification is designed exactly for audiologists who have substantial cochlear implant experience and who have completed the official certifying exam, validating their expertise in candidacy assessment, device programming and mapping, and post-implant management. The Doctor of Audiology is a doctoral degree, not a specialty credential. A Hearing Instrument Specialist credential is a different track and not an audiology specialty. A Pediatric Audiology Specialty Certification exists, but the cochlear implant credential specifically matches the described requirement of an exam-based, experience-requiring specialization in this field.