ILE HEARING AID SPECIALIST
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION
EXAMINATION TEST PAPER COMPLETE
ANSWERS
●● Fitting and Selling Hearing Aids
Answer: Involves the evaluation of hearing capabilities using
audiometers or other tools, includes the selection, adaptation, and sale of
hearing aids to compensate for hearing loss, and includes creating ear
impressions.
●● Hearing Aid
Answer: Any device designed to improve or compensate for hearing
loss, including attachments or accessories.
●● Hearing Aid Specialist
Answer: A person licensed by the Board to engage in the professional
activities related to fitting and selling hearing aids.
●● Over-the-counter Hearing Aid
Answer: Hearing aids defined by 21 C.F.R. § 800.30(b), which allows
for direct purchase by consumers without a prescription.
,●● Registered Sponsor
Answer: A licensed audiologist or hearing aid specialist approved by the
Board to supervise apprentices.
●● Key Amendments
Answer: 2011-311, s. 1: Added provisions regarding licensing and
practice standards; 2013-410, s. 32.5(a): Revised definitions related to
hearing aids and specialists; 2023-129, s. 3.1(a): Updated regulations to
include over-the-counter hearing aids.
●● Scope of Practice for Hearing Aid Specialists
Answer: Includes various professional activities related to evaluating
hearing, fitting hearing aids, providing patient care, and supervising
apprentices.
●● Ordering and Authorizing Prescription Hearing Aids
Answer: Hearing aid specialists can order, authorize, fit, and sell
prescription hearing aids (per 21 C.F.R. § 801) without requiring
authorization from other healthcare providers.
●● Eliciting Patient Histories
Answer: Collecting and evaluating the patient's medical history,
particularly related to hearing health.
, ●● Performing Hearing Evaluations
Answer: Conducting evaluations to assess the patient's hearing levels
and conditions.
●● Administering and Interpreting Hearing Tests
Answer: Specialists are qualified to administer tests of hearing and
interpret the results.
●● Referrals for Further Intervention
Answer: Making referrals for cochlear implant evaluations or other
necessary medical or clinical interventions when appropriate.
●● Determining Candidacy for Hearing Aids and Devices
Answer: Assessing whether a patient is suitable for hearing aids, tinnitus
management devices, or other assistive listening devices.
●● Providing Recommendations for Hearing Devices
Answer: Offering advice on the selection of hearing aids, tinnitus
management devices, and other assistive devices based on patient needs.
●● Fitting, Programming, and Adjusting Hearing Aids
Answer: Ensuring that hearing aids are properly fitted, programmed, and
adjusted to meet individual patient needs.
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION
EXAMINATION TEST PAPER COMPLETE
ANSWERS
●● Fitting and Selling Hearing Aids
Answer: Involves the evaluation of hearing capabilities using
audiometers or other tools, includes the selection, adaptation, and sale of
hearing aids to compensate for hearing loss, and includes creating ear
impressions.
●● Hearing Aid
Answer: Any device designed to improve or compensate for hearing
loss, including attachments or accessories.
●● Hearing Aid Specialist
Answer: A person licensed by the Board to engage in the professional
activities related to fitting and selling hearing aids.
●● Over-the-counter Hearing Aid
Answer: Hearing aids defined by 21 C.F.R. § 800.30(b), which allows
for direct purchase by consumers without a prescription.
,●● Registered Sponsor
Answer: A licensed audiologist or hearing aid specialist approved by the
Board to supervise apprentices.
●● Key Amendments
Answer: 2011-311, s. 1: Added provisions regarding licensing and
practice standards; 2013-410, s. 32.5(a): Revised definitions related to
hearing aids and specialists; 2023-129, s. 3.1(a): Updated regulations to
include over-the-counter hearing aids.
●● Scope of Practice for Hearing Aid Specialists
Answer: Includes various professional activities related to evaluating
hearing, fitting hearing aids, providing patient care, and supervising
apprentices.
●● Ordering and Authorizing Prescription Hearing Aids
Answer: Hearing aid specialists can order, authorize, fit, and sell
prescription hearing aids (per 21 C.F.R. § 801) without requiring
authorization from other healthcare providers.
●● Eliciting Patient Histories
Answer: Collecting and evaluating the patient's medical history,
particularly related to hearing health.
, ●● Performing Hearing Evaluations
Answer: Conducting evaluations to assess the patient's hearing levels
and conditions.
●● Administering and Interpreting Hearing Tests
Answer: Specialists are qualified to administer tests of hearing and
interpret the results.
●● Referrals for Further Intervention
Answer: Making referrals for cochlear implant evaluations or other
necessary medical or clinical interventions when appropriate.
●● Determining Candidacy for Hearing Aids and Devices
Answer: Assessing whether a patient is suitable for hearing aids, tinnitus
management devices, or other assistive listening devices.
●● Providing Recommendations for Hearing Devices
Answer: Offering advice on the selection of hearing aids, tinnitus
management devices, and other assistive devices based on patient needs.
●● Fitting, Programming, and Adjusting Hearing Aids
Answer: Ensuring that hearing aids are properly fitted, programmed, and
adjusted to meet individual patient needs.
