§ 5-49-9. Scope of examination.
The qualifying examination provided in § 5-49-7, “license by examination,” shall be designed to demonstrate the applicant’s adequate technical qualifications by:
(1) Testing knowledge in the following areas as they pertain to the fitting and sale of hearing aids:
(i) Basic physics of sound;
(ii) The anatomy and physiology of the ear; and
(iii) The function of hearing aids;
(2) Testing practical proficiency in the following techniques as they pertain to the fitting of hearing aids:
(i) Pure-tone audiometry, including air-conduction testing and bone-conduction testing;
(ii) Live voice or recorded voice-speech audiometry, including speech-reception threshold testing and speech-discrimination testing;
(iii) Masking when indicated;
(iv) Recording and evaluating audiograms and speech audiometry to determine proper selection and adaptation of a hearing aid;
(v) Taking ear mold impressions; and
(3) Testing knowledge of the medical and rehabilitation facilities for children and adults in the area being served.
History of Section.P.L. 1973, ch. 243, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 5 - Businesses and Professions
Chapter 5-49 - Hearing Aid Dealers and Fitters
Section 5-49-1. - Definitions.
Section 5-49-2. - License required to sell or fit hearing aids.
Section 5-49-2.1. - Certificates of need.
Section 5-49-2.2. - Records of transactions.
Section 5-49-2.3. - Penalty for violations of §§ 5-49-2.1 and 5-49-2.2.
Section 5-49-3. - Receipt required to be furnished to a person supplied with hearing aid.
Section 5-49-4. - Persons and practices exempted.
Section 5-49-6. - Issuance of licenses and certificates of endorsement.
Section 5-49-7. - License by examination.
Section 5-49-8. - Temporary permits.
Section 5-49-9. - Scope of examination.
Section 5-49-10. - Notice to department of place of business — Notice to holders of license.
Section 5-49-11. - Duration of license — Renewal of license — Fees — Effect of failure to renew.
Section 5-49-12. - Complaints — Grounds and proceedings for revocation or suspension of licenses.
Section 5-49-13. - Prohibited acts and practices.
Section 5-49-14. - Powers and duties of department.
Section 5-49-15. - Board — Creation — Composition — Appointment and terms.
Section 5-49-16. - Board — Duties.
Section 5-49-17. - Board — Meetings.
Section 5-49-18. - Disposition of receipts — Hearing aid revenues.
Section 5-49-19. - Penalty for violations.
Section 5-49-20. - Severability.
Section 5-49-21. - Rules and regulations.