Sec. 401.403. PRACTICE BY AUDIOLOGISTS. (a) An audiologist may: (1) engage in any act necessary to: (A) evaluate hearing; (B) train in the use of amplification, including hearing instruments; (C) make earmolds for hearing instruments; (D) fit, dispense, and sell hearing instruments; or (E) manage cerumen; (2) participate in consultation regarding noise control and hearing conservation; (3) provide evaluations of environment or equipment, including calibration of equipment used in testing auditory functioning and hearing conservation; and (4) perform basic speech and language screening tests and procedures consistent with the audiologist's training. (b) A person who holds a license as an audiologist or audiologist intern and who fits and dispenses hearing instruments must: (1) comply with rules adopted under this chapter related to fitting and dispensing hearing instruments; (2) comply with the federal Food and Drug Administration rules and guidelines for fitting and dispensing hearing instruments; (3) when providing services in this state, use a written contract that contains the information prescribed by commission rule; and (4) follow the guidelines adopted by commission rule for a 30-day trial period on every hearing instrument purchased.
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