New Mexico Statutes
Article 14B - Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices
Section 61-14B-18 - Scope of hearing aid dispensing examination. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

In preparing the hearing aid dispensing examination, the board shall use tests that demonstrate:
A. knowledge in the fitting and sale of hearing aids, including basic physics of sound, anatomy and physiology of the ear and the function of hearing aids; and
B. proficient use of techniques for the fitting of hearing aids, including:
(1) pure-tone audiometry, including air conduction and bone conduction testing;
(2) live voice or recorded voice speech audiometry, including speech reception threshold and speech recognition score tests;
(3) masking when indicated;
(4) recording and evaluation of audiograms and speech audiometry for determining proper selection, fitting and adjustment of hearing aids;
(5) taking earmold impressions; and
(6) analyzing hearing aid function, modification and general service.
History: Laws 1996, ch. 57, § 18; 2013, ch. 110, § 13.
Delayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-14B-25 NMSA 1978.
The 2013 amendment, effective June 14, 2013, required the board to test proficiency in fitting hearing aids; and in Paragraph (4) of Subsection B, after "proper selection", added "fitting".

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