Following the board’s acceptance of the 320 hours of certified direct supervision in three months, persons with a temporary training permit are eligible to:

1. A. Take the IHS administered ILE;

2. B. Take the board-administered practical exam which evaluates proficiency in the following areas:

   1. (1) Puretone audiometry including air conduction and bone conduction;
   2. (2) recorded voice speech audiometry;
   3. (3) masking when indicated;
   4. (4) recording and evaluation of audiograms and speech audiometry;
   5. (5) determining proper selection and adjustment of hearing aids;
   6. (6) verification of efficacy of hearing aids; and
   7. (7) taking earmold impressions
3. C. The board office will schedule practical examinations once each quarter; the schedule will be posted on the board website, and applicants must register for the examination a minimum of 30 days prior to the scheduled exam;
4. D. an applicant who fails the written or the practical portion of the examination must pay the application fee before being allowed to retake the examination;
5. E. applicants who cannot sit for the examinations due to circumstances beyond their control must submit a written request prior to the scheduled examination; extenuating circumstances include illness, death in the immediate family, military service, or other severe circumstances which do not allow an applicant to attend the scheduled examination; applicant must provide documentation of extenuating circumstances; and
6. F. applicants who fail to sit for scheduled examinations without prior notification must submit a new application, including the fee and all documentation.

[16.26.2.16 NMAC - Rp, 16 NMAC 26.3.13, 2/3/2006; A, 6/7/2010; A, 2/14/2017]