The qualifying examination in Section 40-25-110 must be designated to demonstrate the applicant's adequate technical qualifications by:

1. (1) tests of knowledge in the following areas as they pertain to the practice of specializing in hearing aids:

   1. (a) basic physics of sound;
   2. (b) anatomy and physiology of the ear;
   3. (c) function of hearing aids;

2. (2) practical tests of proficiency in the following techniques as they pertain to the fitting of hearing aids:

   1. (a) pure tone audiometry, including air conduction testing and bone conduction testing;
   2. (b) live voice or recorded voice speech audiometry, including speech reception threshold testing and speech discrimination testing;
   3. (c) masking when indicated;
   4. (d) recording and evaluation of audiograms and speech audiometry to determine proper selection and adaptation of a hearing aid;
   5. (e) taking earmold impressions.

HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-745.9; 1971 (57) 1012; 1992 Act No. 312, Section 1.