The NHSTC is a competency-based course designed to provide the learner with a thorough understanding of the components necessary for conducting quality newborn hearing screening. The recommended practices throughout the course are based on the Joint Committee on Infant Hearing (JCIH) 2019 Position Statement. By taking the course, screeners and stakeholders will have the necessary foundation to do a thorough job and feel confident in their role. In addition, this course is often an employment requirement in hospitals and birthing centers.

The NHSTC is appropriate for staff new to newborn hearing screening, screening staff that have taken it and would like to refresh their knowledge or experienced screeners who have never taken it. All stakeholders involved in your hospital based newborn hearing screening programs should complete the NHSTC. Stakeholders may include screening staff, technicians, program managers, nurses, nurse managers, hospital administrators, state Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program staff, pediatricians, and others.

The NHSTC has 8 modules covering all the components necessary for learning how to conduct high quality newborn hearing screenings.

• Introduction to Newborn Hearing Screening
• Preparing to Screen
• Otoacoustic Emissions Screening (OAE)
• Automated Auditory Brainstem Response Screening (A-ABR)
• Screening Babies with Risk Factors
• Communicating with Families and Providers
• Completing the Screening Process
• Outpatient Screening

The fee to take the NHSTC Certification is $50 and the Recertification Test is $25. For those who are eligible, continuing education credits provided by The American Academy of Audiology (AAA) and the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) are available at no additional cost.

Group discounts are available for volume purchases:

	NHSTC Certification	NHSTC Recertification
Individual enrollee (paid online using credit card or PayPal)	$50.00 per person	$25.00 per person
Group of 1 to 10 enrollees (paid via credit card, PayPal, or purchase order)*	$50.00 per person	$25.00 per person
Group of 11 to 25 enrollees (5% discount: paid via credit card, PayPal, or purchase order)*	$47.50 per person	$23.75 per person
Group of 26 to 100 enrollees (10% discount: paid via credit card, PayPal, or purchase order)*	$45.00 per person	$22.50 per person
Group of 101 or more enrollees (15% discount: paid via credit card, PayPal, or purchase order)*	$42.50 per person	$21.25 per person

*To pay by credit card or purchase order, complete this form and we will send you individual coupons for the number of enrollees. Coupons do not expire and each coupon can be used at any time for one enrollee.

• Open your browser to the coupon code redemption page
• If you HAVE taken the NHSTC before and need to Recertify, click the "Log in" link in the upper-right corner and sign in with your credentials. Then, Copy and Paste your Recertification Coupon Code into the Coupon field on the right side of the page and click the "Submit Coupon" button.

• After the Coupon code is submitted and accepted, click on the Home link in the upper left corner to access the "My Courses" screen if it isn’t already showing.
• Click on the "Newborn Hearing Screening Training Curriculum, Recertification" link to access the course.

• If you HAVE NOT taken the NHSTC before, click the "Signup with a coupon code" button on the right side of the page.

• Complete the fields, then click Submit to create your account. A confirmation email will be sent to you.
• After you have confirmed your account by clicking on the link in your email, return to the coupon code redemption page and click the "Log in" link in the upper-right corner.
• Sign in with your credentials.
• Click on the Newborn Hearing Screening Training Curriculum link to access the course.

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How long does it take to complete the course?

The NHSTC is self-paced in that the course does not have to be completed all at once. Participants can start and stop and learn at their own pace. In its entirety, from start to finish, most people complete the curriculum in about three hours.

What is required to pass the course?

All required elements must be completed and a score of 80% or higher must be achieved on the posttest.

Is a certificate provided for those who pass the course?

Individuals who pass the posttest with a score of 80% or higher will receive a Certificate of Completion by the National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management (NCHAM).

How do I receive a Certificate of Completion?

After passing the post-test, you fill out a Certificate of Completion Request Form. Once the form is completed, you should receive your certificate of completion within a few minutes via email. There is also an option to download your certificate.

Does the Certificate include a unique identification number or code for verification purposes?

Yes. Each certificate has its own identification code that belongs to the individual who received it.

What happens if I don’t pass the course?

You are allowed THREE attempts to pass the posttest with a score of 80% or higher. If you do not pass after three attempts, you will not be able to take the course again for one year. You will still retain unlimited access to review the curriculum.

Can I screen babies as soon as I complete this course?

Although the course includes video demonstrations of babies being screened, it is not intended to replace “hands-on” equipment specific training with newborns. For optimal training outcomes, we recommend all screeners complete the NHSTC as well as demonstrate “hands-on” competencies screening babies with the specific screening equipment used in their facility. In the Resources Section of the NHSTC there is a “Skills Checklist” fillable pdf that can be used for documentation of “hands on” competencies.

When should I take the Recertification Test?

It is recommended that you recertify one year after completing the NHSTC, however different institutions and facilities may have different requirements.

What does the Recertification Test include?

The NHSTC Recertification Test consists of 40 questions which cover the contents of the NHSTC course. Your ability to achieve a score of 80% or higher demonstrates your knowledge of the most important concepts in the NHSTC. It also allows you to renew your Certificate of Completion.

What happens if I do not pass the Recertification Test?

You are allowed THREE attempts to pass the posttest with a score of 80% or higher. If you do not pass after three attempts, you will not be able to take the test again for one year.

Are group discounts available for volume purchases?

Yes, see chart below for pricing.

	NHSTC Certification	NHSTC Recertification
Individual enrollee (paid online using credit card or PayPal)	$50.00 per person	$25.00 per person
Group of 1 to 10 enrollees (paid via credit card, PayPal, or purchase order)*	$50.00 per person	$25.00 per person
Group of 11 to 25 enrollees (5% discount: paid via credit card, PayPal, or purchase order)*	$47.50 per person	$23.75 per person
Group of 26 to 100 enrollees (10% discount: paid via credit card, PayPal, or purchase order)*	$45.00 per person	$22.50 per person
Group of 101 or more enrollees (15% discount: paid via credit card, PayPal, or purchase order)*	$42.50 per person	$21.25 per person

*To pay by credit card or purchase order, complete this form and we will send you individual coupons for the number of enrollees. Coupons do not expire and each coupon can be used at any time for one enrollee.

How do I get started?

Technical Requirements: The course requires Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer version 9 or higher, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari. Users must have cookies enabled and popups allowed.

• Enrollment and Payment: Individual access to the NHSTC course or Recertification:
  1. Click on the Enroll/ Login Button. Create an account or use the account you already have previously created.
  2. Once you login, you'll be asked to make a payment via PayPal or credit card before you gain access to the course. Once you make a payment, you'll gain immediate access to the course.
• Group access for multiple individuals in your organization to the NHSTC course or Recertification:
  1. Fill out this form for group payments.
  2. Once you fill out your request, the NCHAM Helpdesk will contact you with more information and next steps.

Who do I contact if I have payment issues or questions?

Please contact the NCHAM Help Desk if you have further questions or are in need of further assistance.

What are the CPT codes for newborn hearing screening?

• 92558 OAE Screening
• 92650 A-ABR Screening

Is there a course available for conducting early childhood screening?

Learn to Screen is an online hearing screener certification training for screening children beyond the newborn period. This training is appropriate for professionals in early care and educational programs. This includes staff in Early Head Start, Head Start, early intervention, home visiting, or in other daycare, preschool or healthcare settings.