N.M. Admin. Code § 16.26.2.15

Current through Register Vol. 36, No. 1, January 14, 2025

Section 16.26.2.15 - APPLICATION AND REQUIREMENTS FOR TEMPORARY HEARING AID DISPENSING TRAINEE PERMIT

Individuals who meet all requirements for a hearing aid dispenser's license but do not have the required practical experience in dispensing of hearing aids shall apply for a temporary hearing aid dispensing permit.

A. A trainee permit may be issued at any time and will be valid for one year.

B. The trainee must identify a qualified sponsor who has held a license under this act as an audiologist or hearing aid dispenser or a New Mexico licensed otolaryngologist for no fewer than three of the previous five calendar years.

(1) The qualified sponsor must have no disciplinary actions against them at the time of issuance of the training permit.

(2) The qualified sponsor must have no more than two temporary training permits associated with them at any single time.

(3) Trainee must receive a minimum of 320 logged and certified hours of direct supervision in hearing science and hearing aid fitting within three consecutive months.

(4) Upon completion of the 320 hours of direct supervision, the log of training must be submitted to the board for review.

C. Following completion of 320 hours, an additional five continuous months of full time work is required. All activities of the trainee during this time must be reviewed and approved by a qualified sponsor and may include dispensing hearing aids, making adjustments in fitting and modifying and repairing hearing aids and earmolds. All sales receipts must have some evidence of the sponsor's approval of the sale.

D. Another training permit may not be issued for one calendar year following expiration of the previous permit or if the applicant has failed the examination twice within a five year period.

E. The applicant shall submit proof of having passed the jurisprudence examination with a grade of no less than seventy percent.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.26.2.15

16.26.2.15 NMAC - Rp, 16 NMAC 26.3.12, 2/3/06; A, 06/07/10, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVII, Issue 06, March 31, 2016, eff. 4/6/2016, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVIII, Issue 03, February 14, 2017, eff. 2/14/2017