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Which BSHAA Membership is best for me?

Learn about the different membership opportunities below:
 

Becoming a BSHAA Member

Which type of BSHAA membership is best for you? Click the links below to find out more.

Full Member

Membership for HCPC Registered Hearing Aid Dispensers (HAD`s).

£199 per year, including medical malpractice insurance.

Associate Member

Membership for individuals in non-clinical, audiology related roles or those with an interest in the field of audiology.

£99 per year.

Clinical Support Member

Membership for those in clinical support roles such as Hearing Care Assistants (HCA`s)

£99 per year, including medical malpractice insurance where under the supervision of a BSHAA Full Member*.

Student Member

Membership for students who are enrolled on a HCPC approved Audiology programme.

£5 per year, including medical malpractice insurance where under the supervision of a BSHAA Full Member*.

Retired Member

Membership for anyone who has retired from the audiology sector.

£50 per year, please note insurance is not provided for anyone in this membership class.

(* HAD`s who are no longer practicing but still registered as a HAD are expected to hold full membership.)

 

Our Full, Clinical Support and Student Memberships all include Professional Malpractice & Public Liability Insurance.

 

Explore our full range of member's benefits:

  1. Insurance is only valid when supervised by a Full Member and working in an  organisation with fewer than 100 employees.
  2. Students must move to full membership class upon completion of programme and registration with HCPC - a 50% discount is provided during 1st year of Full membership.
  3. HAD's who are no longer practicing but still registered as a HAD are expected to hold full membership.

 

BENEFIT

 FULL MEMBER  

CLINICAL SUPPORT MEMBER

 STUDENT MEMBER2 ASSOCIATE MEMBER3 RETIRED MEMBER3

 

Professional Malpractice & Public Liability Insurance

 

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BSHAA People Journal 
(Quarterly)
Access to members-only website and CPD tool
Discounted Rates at BSHAA events & Congress
BSHAA Board Members available for advice and support

Use of post nominal letters
(MSHAA/FSHAA/CSHAA)
‘Find an Audiologist’ Directory listing
Voting rights

Eligibility to apply for Fellowship (FSHAA)
Mediation Service

  1. Insurance is only valid when supervised by a Full Member and working in an  organisation with fewer than 100 employees.
  2. Students must move to full membership class upon completion of programme and registration with HCPC - a 50% discount is provided during 1st year of Full membership.
  3. HAD's who are no longer practicing but still registered as a HAD are expected to hold full membership.

Membership Post-Nominals Guide

Post-nominal letters are an important way of recognising the professional achievements and contributions of members of the Society for Hearing Aid Audiologists (BSHAA). They signify not only the level of membership held, but also a commitment to the highest standards of practice, ethics, and professional development.

Post-nominals are available only to those who hold a current clinical form of membership within the Society. Retired members and those in non-clinical Associate membership categories are not entitled to use post-nominal letters from BSHAA.

The guide below sets out the post-nominals awarded to eligible members, reflecting the different levels of recognition within the Society, from clinical support roles to full membership and ultimately Fellowship, which represents the highest level of distinction.

Use of post-nominals is a privilege granted by the Society and must be used accurately and responsibly, in accordance with the professional standards and ethical obligations of BSHAA.

FSHAA – Fellow of the Society for Hearing Aid Audiologists

· Awarded to members who have demonstrated outstanding contribution, leadership, or distinction in the field of hearing aid audiology.

· Recognises senior professional achievement, service to the profession, and commitment to advancing audiology practice.

· Represents the highest level of membership within the Society.

MSHAA – Member of the Society for Hearing Aid Audiologists

· Awarded to full members who are HCPC-registered Hearing Aid Dispensers.

· Recognises full professional status within the Society.

· Demonstrates commitment to the highest standards of audiological care, ethics, and ongoing professional development.

CSHAA – Clinical Support Member of the Society for Hearing Aid Audiologists

· Awarded to members in clinical support roles.

· Recognises contribution to patient care under the supervision of qualified Hearing Aid Audiologists.

· Demonstrates commitment to supporting excellence in audiology services and patient outcomes.