Join the Community of Texas Hearing Instrument Professionals

Valuable Professional/Industry Resources and Updates

Whether it’s through THAA’s email newsletters, educational opportunities, or online resources, get the timely and in-depth information that you need to remain knowledgeable about the hearing care industry and your profession. 

Discounts on Educational Opportunities and THAA Tools

Receive discounts on in-person and virtual programming registration, job postings on the THAA Job Board, member access to business savings through Merchant Advocate, and other THAA events and benefits. 

Access to All of Your Continuing Education Hours

Earn all 20 hours of continuing education credit you need for license renewal with TDLR—both in-person and online credit—from your statewide association. THAA offers 10 hours of in-person CE through the THAA Annual Conference each June, with additional opportunities for in-person CE throughout the year via the THAA Live Webinar Series. Additionally, the THAA LMS features online CE recordings free to members. However you earn credit, you can download your updated CE transcript at any time by logging in to your member profile.

Government Affairs Representation

Be represented before the Texas Legislature, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, and other state agencies that can affect the hearing care industry and your practice. Plus—receive updates on the issues that matter to you, including over-the-counter hearing instrument access, Medicaid, veterans affairs, and other legislative and regulatory issues.

Networking Opportunities

Connect with and learn from other specialists, dispensers, manufacturers, and suppliers to build a professional network to support your practice. Through the THAA Annual Conference, the THAA Live Webinar Series, online resources, and other membership meetings and events, you’ll never be far from a network of peers with whom you can discuss mutual problems and solutions.

Professional Recognition

Get involved with THAA through volunteer leader opportunities, including board and committee service, as well as be eligible to receive the coveted THAA Dispenser of the Year Award, awarded annually to the licensed hearing instrument specialist who practices the highest standard of ethics when serving the hearing impaired of Texas. You can also print your complimentary THAA member certificate to display in your office.

Regular

Ideal for individual licensed hearing instrument specialists who want to join a statewide community of peers.

• Early Bird Rate (Until February 15): $205
• Regular Rate (After February 15): $255

Owner (Single Dispenser or Multiple Dispenser)

Ideal for business owners who want to receive exclusive benefits, including owner-focused communications, education, resources, discounts, and networking opportunities.

• Single Dispenser: Ideal for business owners who want to purchase an individual annual membership
• Early Bird Rate (Until February 15): $310
• Regular Rate (After February 15): $360
• Multiple Dispenser: Ideal for business owners who want to purchase additional memberships for their employees and pay on one invoice.
• Early Bird Rate (Until February 15): $425
• Regular Rate (After February 15): $475
• Plus Employees: Regular member rate ($205 until February 15) for each of the first two members added and then 15% off each additional member ($174.25 until February 15).

Apprentice

Ideal for apprentice permit holders who are seeking networking and education opportunities as they pursue their license. This member type is valid for one year only.

• Year-round Rate: $70