- Applicants who meet the requirements of § 63-17-207 with respect to age and education may apply for an apprentice license.
- The apprentice licensee shall function under the direct supervision of the sponsoring licensed hearing instrument specialist for a period of at least three (3) months after submitting an application, and during such three-month period, the sponsoring licensed dispenser must make the final selection and fitting of the hearing instrument.
- During the apprentice period, the apprentice licensee shall complete sixty (60) classroom hours of prescribed coursework.
- The apprentice license will remain in effect no longer than one (1) year and cannot be renewed.
- Applicants for an apprentice license shall pay the council a nonrefundable fee as set by the council.