Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 38-1514

Current with changes through the 2024 First Special Legislative Session

Section 38-1514 - Qualifying examination; contents; purpose

The qualifying examination provided in section 38-1512 shall be designed to demonstrate the applicant's adequate technical qualifications by:

(1) Tests of knowledge in the following areas as they pertain to the fitting and sale of hearing instruments:

(a) Basic physics of sound;

(b) The anatomy and physiology of the ear; and

(c) The function of hearing instruments; and

(2) Practical tests of proficiency in the following techniques as they pertain to the fitting of hearing instruments:

(a) Pure tone audiometry, including air conduction testing and bone conduction testing;

(b) Live voice or recorded voice speech audiometry;

(c) Masking when indicated;

(d) Recording and evaluation of audiograms and speech audiometry to determine proper selection and adaptation of a hearing instrument; and

(e) Taking earmold impressions.

Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 38-1514

Laws 1969, c. 767, § 9, p. 2908; Laws 1986, LB 701, § 8; R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-4709; Laws 2007, LB463, § 578; Laws 2009, LB 195, § 32.