Professional Pathway Overview
The Professional Pathway supports qualified professionals who work with children who are deaf or hard of hearing to develop their clinical competence in AVT over time. Not every professional entering Pathway 2 will pursue LSLS certification. The pathway supports progressive development in AVT practice, from stronger foundational knowledge and application to increasing clinical reasoning, autonomy and confidence. Over time, this can support progression towards more advanced levels of professional practice and specialist certification.
Who is this pathway for
The professional courses are designed for qualified professionals working with children who are deaf or hard of hearing, including:
- Speech-Language Therapists
- Audiologists
- Teachers of the deaf
- Graduates of an approved AGBell Bridging Course
Explore this pathway
Professional Training Courses
Structured learning from foundations to advanced clinical practice.
- Auditory Essentials: A six-month course building core knowledge, practical foundations and early clinical application.
- Advanced Training: A longer, mentored programme supporting deeper clinical reasoning, flexibility, reflective practice and increasingly independent clinical judgement.
Additional Support
Targeted support for specific professional development and certification needs.
- Session Observations and C-3 forms: observe experienced practice, reflect on clinical sessions and complete observation requirements where relevant.
- LSLS Exam Preparation: focused preparation for professionals approaching the LSLS certification examination.
LSLS Cert. AVT®/LSLS Cert. AVEd® certification
Understand the professional pathway towards specialist certification in AVT.
This section explains:
- what an LSLS Certified professional is
- AGBell certification requirements
- how Auditory Pathways training, supervision, mentoring and additional support may contribute to the certification journey.