Nev. Admin. Code § 637B.0392

Current through December 31, 2024
Section 637B.0392 - In-service training for apprentices: Contents and approval of academic training; maintenance of list of approved programs
1. The academic portion of the in-service training of an apprentice required by NAC 637B.0391 must be specific to the training and education necessary to perform competently the duties and responsibilities necessary for the practice of fitting and dispensing hearing aids and must include, without limitation, training and education concerning:
(a) Laws and rules relating to ethics;
(b) Federal laws and rules governing hearing aids;
(c) Infection controls;
(d) Basic hearing science;
(e) Hearing instrument science and fitting practices; and
(f) Audiometric testing and masking.
2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, a customized program of academic training and a proposed curriculum must be submitted to the Board for evaluation and approval.
3. A program of academic training accepted by the National Board for Certification in Hearing Instrument Sciences, the International Hearing Society or an accredited institution of higher education that meets the minimum requirements of subsection 1 does not require the approval of the Board.

Nev. Admin. Code § 637B.0392

Added to NAC by Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology & Hearing Aid Dispensing Bd. by R129-15A, eff. 6/28/2016; A by R108-23A, eff. 6/5/2024

NRS 637B.132, 637B.194