N.M. Admin. Code § 16.26.2.16

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

Section 16.26.2.16 - HEARING AID DISPENSER TRAINEE EXAMINATION FOR COMPETENCE

Following the board's acceptance of the 320 hours of certified direct supervision in three months, persons with a temporary training permit are eligible to:

A. Take the IHS administered ILE.

B. Take the board-administered practical exam which evaluates proficiency in the following areas:

(1) Puretone audiometry including air conduction and bone conduction;

(2) recorded voice speech audiometry;

(3) masking when indicated;

(4) recording and evaluation of audiograms and speech audiometry;

(5) determining proper selection and adjustment of hearing aids;

(6) verification of efficacy of hearing aids; and

(7) taking earmold impressions.

C. The board office will schedule practical examinations once each quarter; the schedule will be posted on the board website, and applicants must register for the examination a minimum of 30 days prior to the scheduled exam;

D. An applicant who fails the written or the practical portion of the examination must pay the application fee before being allowed to retake the examination;

E. Applicants who cannot sit for the examinations due to circumstances beyond their control must submit a written request prior to the scheduled examination; extenuating circumstances include illness, death in the immediate family, military service, or other severe circumstances which do not allow an applicant to attend the scheduled examination; applicant must provide documentation of extenuating circumstances; and

F. Applicants who fail to sit for scheduled examinations without prior notification must submit a new application, including the fee and all documentation.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.26.2.16

16.26.2.16 NMAC - Rp, 16 NMAC 26.3.13, 2/3/06; A, 06/07/10, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVIII, Issue 03, February 14, 2017, eff. 2/14/2017