1. 1. Audiology and speech-language pathology Each applicant for licensure as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist under this chapter must pass an examination approved by the board.

   [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]

2. 2. Hearing aid dealer and fitter Each applicant for licensure as a hearing aid dealer and fitter under this chapter must pass an examination approved by the board. The qualifying examination consists of, but is not limited to:

   1. A. Tests of knowledge in the following areas as they pertain to the fitting and sale of hearing aids:

      1. (1) Basic physics of sound;
      2. (2) The anatomy and physiology of the ear;
      3. (3) The function of hearing aids; and

      4. (4) Types of hearing loss and deafness; and

         [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]

   2. B. Practical tests of proficiency in the following techniques as they pertain to the fitting of hearing aids:

      1. (1) Pure tone audiometry, including air conduction testing and bone conduction testing;
      2. (2) Live voice or recorded voice speech audiometry, including speech reception threshold testing and speech recognition testing;
      3. (3) Criteria for masking;
      4. (4) Recording and evaluation of audiograms and speech audiometry to determine proper selection and adaptation of a hearing aid;
      5. (5) Taking ear mold impressions; and

      6. (6) Evidence of knowledge regarding consumer laws as they apply to licensees and trainees.

         [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]

   [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]

PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).