The committee must include a member who is a clinical audiologist holding certification from

• A. AAA
• B. ABA
• C. NIOSH
• D. ASHA

Answer: (D)

Having a clinically qualified audiologist on the committee is about ensuring a high standard of professional expertise guiding decisions. The requirement that this member hold certification from ASHA—the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association—means the person must meet ASHA’s nationally recognized criteria for clinical competence in audiology. ASHA awards the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A), which reflects verified education, supervised clinical experience, and ongoing professional standards. This credential is widely used by licensing boards as a assurance of consistent, ethical, and up-to-date practice.

Other organizations like the American Academy of Audiology or the American Board of Audiology do provide reputable credentials, but the rule specifies ASHA certification, so those would not satisfy the requirement. NIOSH is a federal agency focused on occupational safety and health research, not a credentialing body for audiologists, so it would not meet the criterion either.