KRS 334.070: Scope of examination.

The examination required in KRS 334.060 shall consist of:

(1) Tests of knowledge pertaining to fitting of hearing instruments including:

(a) Basic physics of sound;

(b) The anatomy and physiology of the ear, including the science of hearing

causes and rehabilitation of abnormal hearing and hearing disorders; and

(c) The function of hearing instruments.

(2) Practical tests of proficiency in the following techniques pertaining to the fitting of

hearing instruments:

(a) Pure tone audiometry, including air cond uction testing and bone conduction

testing;

(b) Speech audiometry, including live voice or recorded voice speech evaluations

which include speech reception threshold testing, most comfortable listening

level, loudness discomfort level, and speech discrimination testing;

(c) Masking when indicated;

(d) Recording and evaluation of audiograms and speech audiometry to determine

proper selection and adaption of a hearing instrument; and

(e) Taking earmold impressions.