The examination required in KRS 334.060 shall consist of: (1) Tests of knowledge pertaining to fitting of hearing instruments including: (a) Basic physics of sound; (b) The anatomy and physiology of the ear, including the science of hearing causes and rehabilitation of abnormal hearing and hearing disorders; and (c) The function of hearing instruments. (2) Practical tests of proficiency in the following techniques pertaining to the fitting of hearing instruments: (a) Pure tone audiometry, including air cond uction testing and bone conduction testing; (b) Speech audiometry, including live voice or recorded voice speech evaluations which include speech reception threshold testing, most comfortable listening level, loudness discomfort level, and speech discrimination testing; (c) Masking when indicated; (d) Recording and evaluation of audiograms and speech audiometry to determine proper selection and adaption of a hearing instrument; and (e) Taking earmold impressions.
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