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Maine Revised Statutes Title 32. Professions and Occupations § 17302. Examination requirements

Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

1. Audiology and speech-language pathology. Each applicant for licensure as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist under this chapter must pass an examination approved by the board.

2. Hearing aid dealer and fitter. Each applicant for licensure as a hearing aid dealer and fitter under this chapter must pass an examination approved by the board. The qualifying examination consists of, but is not limited to:

A. Tests of knowledge in the following areas as they pertain to the fitting and sale of hearing aids:

(1) Basic physics of sound;

(2) The anatomy and physiology of the ear;

(3) The function of hearing aids; and

(4) Types of hearing loss and deafness; and

B. Practical tests of proficiency in the following techniques as they pertain to the fitting of hearing aids:

(1) Pure tone audiometry, including air conduction testing and bone conduction testing;

(2) Live voice or recorded voice speech audiometry, including speech reception threshold testing and speech recognition testing;

(3) Criteria for masking;

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

(5) Taking ear mold impressions; and

(6) Evidence of knowledge regarding consumer laws as they apply to licensees and trainees.

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