21 NCAC 22F .0105          EXAMINATION

The exam consists of four parts:

(1)           Part A. This part shall assess applicant's knowledge of hearing testing through a computer simulation program;

(2)           Part B. This part shall assess applicant's practical knowledge and ability to make an ear impression;

(3)           Part C. This part shall assess the applicant's knowledge of relevant laws, rules, and regulations governing hearing aid specialists; and

(4)           Part D. Part D will be the ILE as administered by the IHS. This part shall assess the applicant's knowledge of the following:

(A)          patient assessment;

(B)          interpretation and application of assessment results;

(C)          hearing devices;

(D)          the scope of practice of hearing aid specialists; and

(E)           ability to provide continuing care.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 93B-8; 93D-1.1; 93D-3(c); 93D-8;

Eff. April 23, 1976;

Amended Eff. May 1, 1988;

Temporary Amendment Eff. February 10, 2014;

Amended Eff. February 1, 2015; April 1, 2014;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. September 6, 2016;

Amended Eff. March 1, 2018.