{"data":{"id":"us-nd/n.d.-cent.-code-43-33-09","jurisdiction":"us-nd","citation":"N.D. Cent. Code § 43-33-09","heading":"Scope of examination","body":"The qualifying examination provided in section 43-33-07 consists of:\n1.Tests of knowledge in the following areas pertaining to the fitting and sale of hearing instruments:\na.Basic physics of sound;\nb.The anatomy and physiology of the ear;\nc.The function of hearing instruments;\nd.Elementary audiology; and\ne.Any other requirements established by the board.\n2.Practical tests of proficiency in the following techniques pertaining to the fitting of hearing instruments:\na.Pure tone audiometry, including air conduction testing and bone conduction testing;\nb.Live voice or recorded voice speech audiometry, including speech reception threshold testing and speech discrimination testing;\nc.Masking when indicated;\nd.Recording and evaluation of audiograms and speech audiometry to determine proper selection and adaptation of a hearing instrument;\ne.Taking earmold impressions;\nf.Hearing instrument modification technique; and\ng.Any other requirements established by the board.","path":["Title 43 Occupations And Professions","Chapter 43-33 Hearing Aid Specialists"],"source_url":"https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t43c33.pdf","current_through":"2026-07-31T11:12:02","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-02T21:04:14Z","sha256":"e50a763675fe4351c9036f1d2de87a4411ae6e6bd215a780e46b6b1e5d97d146","source_id":"us-nd","stale":true,"prev":"us-nd/n.d.-cent.-code-43-33-08","next":"us-nd/n.d.-cent.-code-43-33-10"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}