N.D. Cent. Code § 43-33-09

Current through the 2023 Legislative Sessions

Section 43-33-09 - Scope of examination

The qualifying examination provided in section 43-33-07 consists of:

1. Tests of knowledge in the following areas pertaining to the fitting and sale of hearing instruments:

a. Basic physics of sound;

b. The anatomy and physiology of the ear;

c. The function of hearing instruments;

d. Elementary audiology; and

e. Any other requirements established by the board.

2. Practical tests of proficiency in the following techniques pertaining to the fitting of hearing instruments:

a. Pure tone audiometry, including air conduction testing and bone conduction testing;

b. Live voice or recorded voice speech audiometry, including speech reception threshold testing and speech discrimination testing;

c. Masking when indicated;

d. Recording and evaluation of audiograms and speech audiometry to determine proper selection and adaptation of a hearing instrument;

e. Taking earmold impressions;

f. Hearing instrument modification technique; and

g. Any other requirements established by the board.

N.D.C.C. § 43-33-09