Which certification is awarded to audiologists who specialize in pediatrics after meeting experience requirements and passing the certification exam?

• A. Cochlear Implant Specialty Certification (CISC)
• B. Pediatric Audiology Specialty Certification (PASC)
• C. Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A)
• D. Doctor of Audiology (AuD)

Answer: (B)

Specialty certifications recognize a focused area of expertise within audiology. When a clinician demonstrates advanced knowledge and hands-on experience in a subspecialty and passes a dedicated certification exam, they earn that specialty credential.

The Pediatric Audiology Specialty Certification is the one designed specifically for audiologists who focus on children. It is awarded after meeting experience requirements and successfully completing the certification exam, signaling to patients and peers that the clinician has validated expertise in pediatric hearing care.

Other options aren’t pediatric-specific or are not certifications of clinical subspecialties. A cochlear implant specialty certification covers implant technology more broadly, not exclusively pediatrics. The Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology is an overall credential from ASHA indicating professional competence, not a subspecialty exam. The Doctor of Audiology is the required doctoral degree, not a certification earned after an exam.