Section 643-3-4 - Hearing Aid Dealer and FitterTo qualify for licensure as a hearing aid dealer and fitter the applicant must satisfy the requirements of Pathway 1 or 2 immediately below.
1.Pathway 1 - High School Diploma, Traineeship, ExaminationA. A high school diploma or its equivalency;B. Completion of 750 hours in the practice of dealing in and fitting of hearing aids under a trainee permit issued by the board during a period of not fewer than 6 months nor more than 18 months; andC. Evidence of passing scores on the Uniform Practical Examination and the International Licensing Examination as set forth in Chapter 5 of the board's rules. Passing scores must be achieved within one year of the applicant's completion of the traineeship described in Section 4(1)(B) of this chapter and Chapter 5 of the board's rules. An applicant may not sit for examination until the applicant has completed the traineeship.2.Pathway 2 - Licensure in Another JurisdictionProof of current licensure in another jurisdiction that maintains professional standards determined by the board to be substantially equivalent to those set forth in Section 4(1) of this chapter.