Current through 2024 Public Law 457
Section 5-49-9 - Scope of examinationThe qualifying examination provided in § 5-49-7, "license by examination," shall be designed to demonstrate the applicant's adequate technical qualifications by:
(1) Testing knowledge in the following areas as they pertain to the fitting and sale of hearing aids: (i) Basic physics of sound;(ii) The anatomy and physiology of the ear; and(iii) The function of hearing aids;(2) Testing practical proficiency in the following techniques as they pertain to the fitting of hearing aids: (i) Pure-tone audiometry, including air-conduction testing and bone-conduction testing;(ii) Live voice or recorded voice-speech audiometry, including speech-reception threshold testing and speech-discrimination testing;(iii) Masking when indicated;(iv) Recording and evaluating audiograms and speech audiometry to determine proper selection and adaptation of a hearing aid;(v) Taking ear mold impressions; and(3) Testing knowledge of the medical and rehabilitation facilities for children and adults in the area being served.