Hearing instrument and Candidacy selection
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Who was able to prescribe hearing aids first? A audiologist or a HIS? - CORRECT
ANSWER - HIS
What was the typical protocol for a audiologist getting hearing aids for a patient before 1980? -
CORRECT ANSWER - - preform testing
- give recommendations
- referred to HIS for hearing aids
Were HAs historically fit binaurally or monaurally? why? - CORRECT ANSWER -
monaurally, audiologists thought dispensers were trying to make more money by fitting two
Did audiologists view selling hearing aids as bad? - CORRECT ANSWER - yes at first,
now the benefit of providing complete care is seen
Are audiologists and HIS different or the same? - CORRECT ANSWER - the FDA defines
us as being both
In order to practice in any state as an audiologist... - CORRECT ANSWER - you must
obtain a license
Is state licensure required to dispense hearing aids? - CORRECT ANSWER - yes
Do you need a hearing aid dispensing license in florida? - CORRECT ANSWER - no but
other states may require it
, Are certifications required to dispense hearing aids? - CORRECT ANSWER - no
What does scope of practice mean? - CORRECT ANSWER - activities that a licensed
health care professional is permitted to perform; within their knowledge and skill set
What are HA fitting guidelines for? - CORRECT ANSWER - - to reflect what is
considered "best practice" at the time of writing
- Guidelines are considered "best practice" if they are constructed using the rules of evidence-
based-practice
What does a statute mean? - CORRECT ANSWER - written law we must follow in the
state
What does the florida 2024 statues define? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1 - identifies the
minimum procedures that you can use to determine audiologic candidacy
2 - Identifies the equipment that you can use to perform diagnostic testing
3 - Discusses the hearing aid fitting and that it must confirm comfort
4 - Outlines when you need to obtain medical clearance prior to fitting a hearing aid
5 - You must have access to a selection of aids/supplies; Must discuss telecoil for ADA (a lot of
times this may be included in paperwork)
6 - Testing must be completed in a calibrated sound booth unless the patient requests otherwise.
In this case, you must have them sign a waiver.
7 - State board is who determines requirements
8 - Can inspect if they have concerns
What is the Florida statue for HA pricing? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1 - Before the fitting
(at the consultation), must provide an itemized estimate form for the cost of the devices and
services upon request from the patient
2 - Must have a signed contract/itemized receipt with device specifics, patient specifics,
audiologist specifics, warranties
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Who was able to prescribe hearing aids first? A audiologist or a HIS? - CORRECT
ANSWER - HIS
What was the typical protocol for a audiologist getting hearing aids for a patient before 1980? -
CORRECT ANSWER - - preform testing
- give recommendations
- referred to HIS for hearing aids
Were HAs historically fit binaurally or monaurally? why? - CORRECT ANSWER -
monaurally, audiologists thought dispensers were trying to make more money by fitting two
Did audiologists view selling hearing aids as bad? - CORRECT ANSWER - yes at first,
now the benefit of providing complete care is seen
Are audiologists and HIS different or the same? - CORRECT ANSWER - the FDA defines
us as being both
In order to practice in any state as an audiologist... - CORRECT ANSWER - you must
obtain a license
Is state licensure required to dispense hearing aids? - CORRECT ANSWER - yes
Do you need a hearing aid dispensing license in florida? - CORRECT ANSWER - no but
other states may require it
, Are certifications required to dispense hearing aids? - CORRECT ANSWER - no
What does scope of practice mean? - CORRECT ANSWER - activities that a licensed
health care professional is permitted to perform; within their knowledge and skill set
What are HA fitting guidelines for? - CORRECT ANSWER - - to reflect what is
considered "best practice" at the time of writing
- Guidelines are considered "best practice" if they are constructed using the rules of evidence-
based-practice
What does a statute mean? - CORRECT ANSWER - written law we must follow in the
state
What does the florida 2024 statues define? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1 - identifies the
minimum procedures that you can use to determine audiologic candidacy
2 - Identifies the equipment that you can use to perform diagnostic testing
3 - Discusses the hearing aid fitting and that it must confirm comfort
4 - Outlines when you need to obtain medical clearance prior to fitting a hearing aid
5 - You must have access to a selection of aids/supplies; Must discuss telecoil for ADA (a lot of
times this may be included in paperwork)
6 - Testing must be completed in a calibrated sound booth unless the patient requests otherwise.
In this case, you must have them sign a waiver.
7 - State board is who determines requirements
8 - Can inspect if they have concerns
What is the Florida statue for HA pricing? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1 - Before the fitting
(at the consultation), must provide an itemized estimate form for the cost of the devices and
services upon request from the patient
2 - Must have a signed contract/itemized receipt with device specifics, patient specifics,
audiologist specifics, warranties
