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(a) The examination provided for in § 17-84-304 shall be given at least one (1) time each year.
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(b) The examination may be written or practical, or both, and shall consist of tests of knowledge in the following areas as they pertain to the fitting of hearing instruments:
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(1) Basic physics of sound;
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(2) The human hearing mechanism, including the science of hearing and the causes and rehabilitation of abnormal hearing and hearing disorders;
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(3) Structure and function of hearing instruments;
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(4) Pure tone audiometry, including air conduction testing and bone conduction testing;
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(5) Live voice or recorded voice speech audiometry, including speech reception threshold testing and speech discrimination testing;
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(6) Effective masking;
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(7) Recording and evaluation of audiograms and speech audiometry to determine hearing instrument candidacy;
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(8) Selection and adaptation of hearing instruments;
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(9) Taking earmold impressions;
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(10) Tympanometry; and
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(11) Testing of other knowledge and skills as may be required to determine an applicant’s ability and suitability for the practice of dispensing hearing instruments to the public.
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(c) The tests under this section shall not include questions requiring a medical or surgical education.
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(d)
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(1) Applicants who fail to pass the required examination may retake the examination by paying a reexamination fee, as prescribed by the board pursuant to this chapter, for each additional examination taken.
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(2) After three (3) failed attempts to pass the examination, the applicant shall complete an internship or repeat the internship described in § 17-84-304.
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