The qualifying examination provided in § 5-49-7, “license by examination,” shall be designed to demonstrate the applicant’s adequate technical qualifications by: (1) Testing knowledge in the following areas as they pertain to the fitting and sale of hearing aids: (i) Basic physics of sound; (ii) The anatomy and physiology of the ear; and (iii) The function of hearing aids; (2) Testing practical proficiency in the following techniques as they pertain to the fitting of hearing aids: (i) Pure-tone audiometry, including air-conduction testing and bone-conduction testing; (ii) Live voice or recorded voice-speech audiometry, including speech-reception threshold testing and speech-discrimination testing; (iii) Masking when indicated; (iv) Recording and evaluating audiograms and speech audiometry to determine proper selection and adaptation of a hearing aid; (v) Taking ear mold impressions; and (3) Testing knowledge of the medical and rehabilitation facilities for children and adults in the area being served.
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