Sec. 11. (a) Standards for licensing shall be determined by the committee. The committee may require that an applicant pass an examination in order to demonstrate that the applicant is qualified to fit and dispense hearing aids. An examination required under this section may not be conducted in such a manner that college training is required in order to pass the examination.
(b) Nothing in this section shall imply that the applicant shall possess the degree of medical competence normally expected by physicians.
(c) The committee shall propose rules to the board concerning the competent practice of hearing aid dealing.
(d) The board shall adopt rules, based on the committee's proposed rules, under IC 4-22-2 establishing standards for competent practice as a hearing aid dealer.
Formerly: Acts 1967, c.257, s.11. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.146; P.L.177-2009, SEC.36; P.L.180-2018, SEC.11.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 25. Professions and Occupations
Article 20. Hearing Aid Dealers
Chapter 1. Regulation of Hearing Aid Dealers; Creation of Advisory Committee; Certificates
25-20-1-1.5. Committee of Hearing Aid Dealer Examiners
25-20-1-2. Necessity of Certificate of Registration
25-20-1-3. Qualifications for Certificate; Examination
25-20-1-11. Standards; Examinations; Rules
25-20-1-12. Issuance of Certificates of Registration; Expiration; Renewal; Reinstatement
25-20-1-13. Display of Certificate
25-20-1-14. Change in Place of Business; Notice; Record
25-20-1-17.1. Complaints; Sanctions
25-20-1-25. Continuing Education Requirement
25-20-1-26. Sale, Leasing, or Renting of Hearing Aids; Compliance
25-20-1-27. Information About Telecoil and Audio Frequency Induction Loop Systems