N.D. Cent. Code § 43-33-09: Scope of examination

The qualifying examination provided in section 43-33-07 consists of:

1.Tests of knowledge in the following areas pertaining to the fitting and sale of hearing instruments:

a.Basic physics of sound;

b.The anatomy and physiology of the ear;

c.The function of hearing instruments;

d.Elementary audiology; and

e.Any other requirements established by the board.

2.Practical tests of proficiency in the following techniques pertaining to the fitting of hearing instruments:

a.Pure tone audiometry, including air conduction testing and bone conduction testing;

b.Live voice or recorded voice speech audiometry, including speech reception threshold testing and speech discrimination testing;

c.Masking when indicated;

d.Recording and evaluation of audiograms and speech audiometry to determine proper selection and adaptation of a hearing instrument;

e.Taking earmold impressions;

f.Hearing instrument modification technique; and

g.Any other requirements established by the board.