Hearing Care Best Practices


Another Way South Sound Audiology Puts You First
We’re proud to be HearingLoss.com® Certified – a nationally recognized distinction that reflect our commitment to the highest standards in clinical and patient care.
This program recognizes providers who go above and beyond by delivering comprehensive evaluations, personalized treatment plans, and long-term support. They also demonstrate our adherence to rigorous clinical protocols, including advanced testing methods recommended by the American Academy of Audiology (AAA).
By earning this certification, it means your hearing care is grounded in proven best practices, centered around your needs, and designed to help you hear, and live, your best.
Your Local HearingLoss.com-Certified Providers
How We Elevate Your Hearing Care
You can count on us to go above and beyond in delivering patient-centered care. That’s the promise of HearingLoss.com certification.
- Verified Best Practices: Adhering to best practices ensures precise diagnostics, treatments rooted in objective measures, and seamless, supportive care.
- Empowered Hearing Health: We believe hearing health care experiences should be better, so you and your loved ones get ample time and resources to make informed decisions.
- A Personalized Plan: Your evidence-backed treatment plan is tailored to your unique needs, now and at every stage of your hearing journey.
HearingLoss.com certification reflects our constant drive to go the extra mile — experience the difference today!

“If you are ready, willing and able, Julie VanAusdal has the training, experience, wisdom and skill to assist you in returning to the world of sound and communication. Her art is to utilize and manipulate technology to significantly enhance the lives of the person, family, friends, and associates of the hearing impaired. I can think of no greater compliment or endorsement than to say that I am daily thankful for my experience with her personally, and the friendly and competent staff of Southsound Audiology.”
– Craig Oliver
How Does Our Certification Benefit You and Your Loved One?
HearingLoss.com worked with expert audiologists to establish two critical categories for certification: clinical best practices and patient best practices.
Clinical Best Practices
Certified practices follow rigorous standards to ensure precise and effective hearing care:
- Patient consultations, hearing examinations, and hearing aid fittings are thoroughly evaluated for quality and effectiveness.
- Real-ear measurements and test box assessments are integral components to ensure accurate hearing aid programming.
- Annual evaluations are encouraged to monitor and address changes in patients’ hearing health proactively.
Patient Best Practices
The patient experience is at the heart of HearingLoss.com’s certification
- From the first visit to ongoing care, certified practices prioritize a seamless, supportive experience for patients.
- Certified providers empower patients to make informed decisions about their hearing health through an optimized, patient-focused care process.


Discover the difference today by scheduling an appointment with us!
As a HearingLoss.com-Certified practice, we adhere to a comprehensive set of policies and procedures that uphold the highest standards of care. Choosing a HearingLoss.com-Certified provider ensures your care is grounded in expertise, backed by science, and tailored to meet your unique needs.
Our commitment to following clinical and patient best practices reflects our dedication to a healthy community, exceptional care, and your long-term hearing health and wellness.






