Section 61-14B-18 - [Repealed effective 7/1/2028] Scope of hearing aid dispensing examinationIn preparing the hearing aid dispensing examination, the board shall use tests that demonstrate: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; andB. 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.Laws 1996, ch. 57, § 18; 2013, ch. 110, § 13.Amended by 2013, c. 110,s. 13, eff. 6/14/2013.