Action | Amendments to Board for Hearing Aid Specialists Regulations 2012 |
Stage | NOIRA |
Comment Period | Ended on 3/14/2012 |
Audiologists are required to successfully complete both a graduate and undergraduate degree; in addition, they must also complete a clinical fellowhip year under the supersvision of licensed audiologist to be certified by the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association . They are extensively trained in the anatomy and physiology of the auditory system, the diagnosis and management of hearing loss and hearing aid technology. Requiring them to take this exam is redundant to their education and experience.