SECTION 310:265-3-2. Contents of examination

  The hearing aid dealer or fitter examination shall consist of an examination at the discretion of the Commissioner, taking into consideration the guidelines if available for a national examination and guidelines if available for similar examinations given by surrounding states. The tests under this section shall not require a higher education in the fields of medicine, audiology or communication disorders. The examination shall consist of tests of knowledge as it pertains to the sale and fitting of hearing aids as follows:

(1)   Function of a hearing aid;

(2)   Pure tone audiometry, including air conduction testing and bone conduction testing (continuous-pulsing audiometer setting not accepted);

(3)   Recorded voice speech audiometry;

(4)   Masking when indicated;

(5)   Recording and evaluation of audiograms and speech audiometry to determine proper selection and adaptation of a hearing aid;

(6)   Taking earmold impressions;

(7)   Rules and regulations pertaining to the sale and fitting of hearing aids; and

(8)   Trouble Shooting pertaining to the identification of visible physical defects or damage to hearing aids.

[Source: Amended at 18 Ok Reg 2476, eff 6-25-01; Amended at 24 Ok Reg 1945, eff 6-25-07; Amended at 32 Ok Reg 543, eff 1-20-15 (emergency); Amended at 32 Ok Reg 1787, eff 9-11-15; Amended at 33 Ok Reg 1522, eff 11-1-16]