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The Akademie für Hörakustik (afh) in Lübeck is the world's largest training and further education center for the health craft of hearing acoustics. It is a legally dependent subsidiary of the Federal Guild of Hearing Acousticians and part of the Campus Hörakustik.
The main mission of the afh is to ensure high-quality training and further education in the field of hearing acoustics. It places great importance on practical orientation, linking theory and practice, and individual support for participants. The afh strives to meet the highest standards of the industry while promoting synergy effects through close cooperation with other educational institutions[1][3].
Although specific sustainability goals are not explicitly mentioned, the afh contributes to the long-term strengthening of the hearing acoustics industry through its comprehensive training programs and the promotion of leaders. The close cooperation with universities and other educational institutions fosters knowledge exchange and the further development of the industry[3][5].
The afh is quality certified according to LQW (Learner-Oriented Quality Certification in Further Education), which underscores its focus on high educational quality[1]. By participating in international training weeks and awarding the Europe-wide recognized diploma "Europe Hearing Acoustician," the afh also contributes to the international standardization of hearing acoustics training[3].
