The examination required in KRS 334.060 shall consist of:

1. (1) Tests of knowledge pertaining to fitting of hearing instruments including:

   1. (a) Basic physics of sound;
   2. (b) The anatomy and physiology of the ear, including the science of hearing causes and rehabilitation of abnormal hearing and hearing disorders; and
   3. (c) The function of hearing instruments.

2. (2) Practical tests of proficiency in the following techniques pertaining to the fitting of hearing instruments:

   1. (a) Pure tone audiometry, including air conduction testing and bone conduction testing;
   2. (b) Speech audiometry, including live voice or recorded voice speech evaluations which include speech reception threshold testing, most comfortable listening level, loudness discomfort level, and speech discrimination testing;
   3. (c) Masking when indicated;
   4. (d) Recording and evaluation of audiograms and speech audiometry to determine proper selection and adaption of a hearing instrument; and
   5. (e) Taking earmold impressions.

Effective: July 14, 1992

History: Amended 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 460, sec. 7, effective July 14, 1992. -- Created 1972 Ky. Acts ch. 48, sec. 7.