Hearing aid dispenser law exam for NJ
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Basic components of hearing aid - CORRECT ANSWER - Microphone, amplifier, and
receiver
The needs of the patient can be adapted by - CORRECT ANSWER - Acoustic gain,
frequency response, and maximum power output
Practice of dispensing and fitting of hearing aids - CORRECT ANSWER - Evaluation or
measurement of the power or range of human hearing by audiometer or other tool and
consequent selection of adaptation or sale of hearing aids intended to compensate for hearing
loss including making impression of ear
Hearing aid dispenser - CORRECT ANSWER - Person engaged in the fitting and selling
of hearing aids to a person with impaired hearing
Hearing aid dispenser examining committee - CORRECT ANSWER - Consists of 6
members who are appointed by the governor and 1 member is the director of consumer affairs or
designated representative.
3 members of the committee shall hold - CORRECT ANSWER - Hearing aid dispenser
license 3 years prior to the position and appropriate certification
One member shall be - CORRECT ANSWER - A physician and diplomats of the board of
otolaryngology
One member shall be - CORRECT ANSWER - A clinical audiologist and hold
certification from ASHA
,One member shall be - CORRECT ANSWER - Public member to represent the interests of
the general public
How long does the term last - CORRECT ANSWER - 5 years and no more than 2 terms
How much does a committee member receive in compensation? - CORRECT ANSWER -
$25 for each day of actual service in attending meetings and will also be reimbursed for
necessary travel expenses as long as it doesn't exceed $1000
What does the committee do - CORRECT ANSWER - Ascertain the facts concerning the
dispensing and sale of hearing aids, for the purpose of determining the need for and desirability
of rules and regulations to promote the health, safety, and welfare of the public and to effectuate
the purposes of this act and to aid the committee in the performance of its powers and duties here
under. They shall make and promulgate rules and regulations to the Administrative Procedures
Act
Course of instruction - CORRECT ANSWER - The committee may recommend the
preparation and administration by the state department of education, department of higher
education or public institutions concerned with the fitting and selection of hearing aids. They
may require licensees to complete a course of instruction as a condition of licensure. They shall
publish and distribute information regarding examination requirement and may require
examination or attendant of courses as a stipulation of licensure
Application of licensure - CORRECT ANSWER - Shall file with the secretary of the
committee stating that he/she is a good moral character, more than 18 years old, has received
training, and has had experience in the practice and fitting of hearing aids
What is the fee for submitting an application and taking the examination - CORRECT
ANSWER - $20
The examination consists of - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Tests of knowledge in the
following areas:
- basic physics of sound
, - the human hearing mechanism
- structure and function of hearing aids
2. Tests of proficiency in the following techniques
- pure tone audiometer including air conduction testing and bone conduction testing
- speech testing with live voice or recorded
- effective masking
- recording and evaluation of audiogram a and speech audiometry to determine hearing aid
candidacy
- selection and adaptation of hearing aids and testing of hearing aids
- taking earmold impressions
- other skills as may be required for the fitting of hearing aids
Tests under this section shall not include questions requiring a medical or surgical education
How long does the license last - CORRECT ANSWER - 2 years
Reciprocity with other states - CORRECT ANSWER - Only if the other state has
equivalent to or higher standards or stricter program for determining whether or not the
applicants are qualified to dispense hearing aids will the committee issue certificates of
endorsements. The applicant is not required to undergo any examination, investigation, or other
procedure other than the payment of fees
A person who holds a certificate of endorsement - CORRECT ANSWER - Shall notify the
committee in writing of the address of the place or places where he engages or intends to engage
in the practice of fitting or dispensing of hearing aids.
Temporary license will not be issued unless the applicant shows - CORRECT ANSWER -
That he is or will be supervised and trained by a person who holds a valid license
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Basic components of hearing aid - CORRECT ANSWER - Microphone, amplifier, and
receiver
The needs of the patient can be adapted by - CORRECT ANSWER - Acoustic gain,
frequency response, and maximum power output
Practice of dispensing and fitting of hearing aids - CORRECT ANSWER - Evaluation or
measurement of the power or range of human hearing by audiometer or other tool and
consequent selection of adaptation or sale of hearing aids intended to compensate for hearing
loss including making impression of ear
Hearing aid dispenser - CORRECT ANSWER - Person engaged in the fitting and selling
of hearing aids to a person with impaired hearing
Hearing aid dispenser examining committee - CORRECT ANSWER - Consists of 6
members who are appointed by the governor and 1 member is the director of consumer affairs or
designated representative.
3 members of the committee shall hold - CORRECT ANSWER - Hearing aid dispenser
license 3 years prior to the position and appropriate certification
One member shall be - CORRECT ANSWER - A physician and diplomats of the board of
otolaryngology
One member shall be - CORRECT ANSWER - A clinical audiologist and hold
certification from ASHA
,One member shall be - CORRECT ANSWER - Public member to represent the interests of
the general public
How long does the term last - CORRECT ANSWER - 5 years and no more than 2 terms
How much does a committee member receive in compensation? - CORRECT ANSWER -
$25 for each day of actual service in attending meetings and will also be reimbursed for
necessary travel expenses as long as it doesn't exceed $1000
What does the committee do - CORRECT ANSWER - Ascertain the facts concerning the
dispensing and sale of hearing aids, for the purpose of determining the need for and desirability
of rules and regulations to promote the health, safety, and welfare of the public and to effectuate
the purposes of this act and to aid the committee in the performance of its powers and duties here
under. They shall make and promulgate rules and regulations to the Administrative Procedures
Act
Course of instruction - CORRECT ANSWER - The committee may recommend the
preparation and administration by the state department of education, department of higher
education or public institutions concerned with the fitting and selection of hearing aids. They
may require licensees to complete a course of instruction as a condition of licensure. They shall
publish and distribute information regarding examination requirement and may require
examination or attendant of courses as a stipulation of licensure
Application of licensure - CORRECT ANSWER - Shall file with the secretary of the
committee stating that he/she is a good moral character, more than 18 years old, has received
training, and has had experience in the practice and fitting of hearing aids
What is the fee for submitting an application and taking the examination - CORRECT
ANSWER - $20
The examination consists of - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Tests of knowledge in the
following areas:
- basic physics of sound
, - the human hearing mechanism
- structure and function of hearing aids
2. Tests of proficiency in the following techniques
- pure tone audiometer including air conduction testing and bone conduction testing
- speech testing with live voice or recorded
- effective masking
- recording and evaluation of audiogram a and speech audiometry to determine hearing aid
candidacy
- selection and adaptation of hearing aids and testing of hearing aids
- taking earmold impressions
- other skills as may be required for the fitting of hearing aids
Tests under this section shall not include questions requiring a medical or surgical education
How long does the license last - CORRECT ANSWER - 2 years
Reciprocity with other states - CORRECT ANSWER - Only if the other state has
equivalent to or higher standards or stricter program for determining whether or not the
applicants are qualified to dispense hearing aids will the committee issue certificates of
endorsements. The applicant is not required to undergo any examination, investigation, or other
procedure other than the payment of fees
A person who holds a certificate of endorsement - CORRECT ANSWER - Shall notify the
committee in writing of the address of the place or places where he engages or intends to engage
in the practice of fitting or dispensing of hearing aids.
Temporary license will not be issued unless the applicant shows - CORRECT ANSWER -
That he is or will be supervised and trained by a person who holds a valid license
