Section 17302 - Examination requirements1.Audiology and speech-language pathology. Each applicant for licensure as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist under this chapter must pass an examination approved by the board. [2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3(NEW); 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5(AFF).]
2. Hearing aid dealer and fitter. Each applicant for licensure as a hearing aid dealer and fitter under this chapter must pass an examination approved by the board. The qualifying examination consists of, but is not limited to: A. Tests of knowledge in the following areas as they pertain to the fitting and sale of hearing aids: (1) Basic physics of sound;(2) The anatomy and physiology of the ear;(3) The function of hearing aids; and(4) Types of hearing loss and deafness; and [2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3(NEW); 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5(AFF).]B. Practical tests of proficiency in the following techniques as they pertain to the fitting of hearing aids: (1) Pure tone audiometry, including air conduction testing and bone conduction testing;(2) Live voice or recorded voice speech audiometry, including speech reception threshold testing and speech recognition testing;(3) Criteria for masking;(4) Recording and evaluation of audiograms and speech audiometry to determine proper selection and adaptation of a hearing aid;(5) Taking ear mold impressions; and(6) Evidence of knowledge regarding consumer laws as they apply to licensees and trainees. [2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3(NEW); 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5(AFF).] [2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3(NEW); 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5(AFF).]
2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW) . 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF) .