61-14B-18: Scope of hearing aid dispensing examination. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

In preparing the hearing aid dispensing examination, the board shall use tests that demonstrate:

A. knowledge in the fitting and sale of hearing aids, including basic physics of sound, anatomy and physiology of the ear and the function of hearing aids; and

B. proficient use of techniques for the fitting of hearing aids, including:

(1) pure-tone audiometry, including air conduction and bone conduction testing;

(2) live voice or recorded voice speech audiometry, including speech reception threshold and speech recognition score tests;

(3) masking when indicated;

(4) recording and evaluation of audiograms and speech audiometry for determining proper selection, fitting and adjustment of hearing aids;

(5) taking earmold impressions; and

(6) analyzing hearing aid function, modification and general service.