Section 34-14-5

Licenses - Examination of applicants - Scope.

The qualifying examination provided in Section 34-14-4 shall be designed to demonstrate the applicant's adequate technical qualifications by:

(1) Tests of knowledge in areas specified by the board, provided the board is specifically authorized to adopt and administer a national examination; 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. Masking when indicated,

c. Recording and evaluation of audiograms to determine proper selection and adaptation of a hearing instrument, and

d. Taking earmold impressions.

(Acts 1971, No. 2425, p. 3858, §9; Acts 1989, No. 89-268, p. 408, §3; Acts 1994, No. 94-180, p. 224, §3.)