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Title: Future Audiologists as Social Entrepreneurs: Creating Value Beyond Audiograms and Hearing Aids.
Authors: Wambacq, Ilse1,2 wambacqi@montclair.edu, DePryck, Koen1
Source: Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups. Feb2026, Vol. 11 Issue 1, p137-143. 7p.
Subject Terms: *Curriculum, *Student assistance programs, *Philosophy of education, *Interprofessional relations, *Audiometry, *Psychological adaptation, *Ability, *Critical thinking, *Labor supply, *Training, Entrepreneurship, Hearing aids, Leadership, Paradigms (Social sciences)
Abstract: Purpose: Shifting reimbursement models, evolving consumer expectations, advances in teleaudiology and cochlear implant care, and the rise of over-the-counter hearing aids are transforming the audiology's traditional role, necessitating new competencies beyond clinical expertise. This article proposes that social entrepreneurship, foresight education, and challenge-based learning provide a robust framework for developing the critical thinking, leadership, and adaptability necessary for future audiologists. Method: We examine how these pedagogical strategies align with workforce demands, propose a curricular model integrating them into audiology education, and present a case study demonstrating the application of these pedagogical strategies at Montclair State University. Conclusions: Embedding foresight education and social entrepreneurship into audiology curricula will prepare students not just as clinicians but also as innovators and leaders in hearing health care. Faculty can implement these strategies through structured curricular reforms, interdisciplinary collaborations, and active student engagement in real-world problem solving. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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