The National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA), in collaboration with the National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA) Hearing Loss Prevention Cross-Sector Council, is proud to offer a new, free resource:

“Fit Testing for Hearing Protection: A Practical Introduction for Your Workplace”

This practical guide is designed to help safety professionals, audiologists, and employers implement hearing protector fit testing in the workplace.

The document includes:

· What role does fit testing play in selecting hearing protection? 

· What are the primary benefits of implementing fit testing? 

· How do you choose the right fit-test system?

...and more practical guidance for real-world application.

Webinar Title: Tools for Teaching Awareness from the Intersection of Music, Audio and Audiology

Date/Time: July 9, 2025, 2:00pm - 3:00pm Eastern Time

About the Webinar: The newly emerging hearing conservation sub-specialty known as “music audiology” addresses the unique needs of musicians and sound engineers as they rely on their highly developed hearing acuity to successfully practice their art/craft. This presentation will introduce attendees to the language, knowledge and mindset of the music and audio industries. By understanding how musicians and audio engineers work with and think about music and sound, hearing science professionals can develop a new set of “tools” for teaching hearing awareness to their patients and clients.

CEUs: 1-hour CEU (AAA and 0.1 ASHA CEU)

• Excellence in Hearing Loss Prevention Award: Recognizes organizations that have implemented effective and measurable hearing loss prevention programs across any industrial sector.
• Innovation in Hearing Loss Prevention Award: Honors individuals or entities that have introduced innovative solutions addressing challenges in occupational hearing loss prevention, including advancements in policy, program development, and outreach.

Have you ever wondered what sounds glaciers make, and what we can learn about glacial landscapes and a region’s culture from sound? Read this article to find out how a percussionist scientist is working to help people understand environmental shift in a new way.

Speaking, publishing, researching, performing, hearing? NHCA would love to hear about exciting changes and achievements in your professional and personal endeavors.

Who is NHCA?

Our Vision: To prevent hearing loss and other auditory disorders due to noise and secondary environmental factors in all sectors of society.

Our Mission: NHCA provides leadership, expertise, and education on hearing loss prevention strategies and services to the broader professional community and empowers and supports members through networking and advocacy.