1. (1) Except as provided in Subsection (2), a hearing instrument intern may practice as a hearing instrument intern only under the direct supervision of a supervising hearing instrument specialist or supervising audiologist.

2. (2) A hearing instrument intern may practice under the indirect supervision of a supervising hearing instrument specialist if the hearing instrument intern:

   1. (a) receives a passing score on a practical examination demonstrating acceptable skills in the area of hearing testing the division requires by rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act; and
   2. (b) completes an education and examination program or an equivalent college level program that the division approves by rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.

Amended by Chapter 140, 2026 General Session