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Nevada Revised Statutes Title 54. Professions, Occupations and Businesses § 637B.236. Apprentices: Supervision of and responsibility for work; selection of hearing aid; signing of audiogram or sales document

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

1. All work performed by a licensed apprentice must be directly supervised by a hearing aid specialist or dispensing audiologist, and the hearing aid specialist or dispensing audiologist is responsible and civilly liable for the negligence or incompetence of the licensed apprentice under his or her supervision.

2. Any selection of a hearing aid for a customer made by a licensed apprentice must be approved by a hearing aid specialist or dispensing audiologist.

3. Any audiogram or sales document prepared by a licensed apprentice must be signed by the apprentice and the supervising hearing aid specialist or dispensing audiologist.

4. As used in this section:

(a) “Incompetence” means a lack of ability to practice safely and skillfully as a licensed apprentice arising from:

(1) A lack of knowledge or training; or

(2) An impaired physical or mental capability, including an alcohol or other substance use disorder.

(b) “Negligence” means a deviation from the normal standard of professional care exercised generally by apprentices.

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