As an audiologist who has practiced in Maryland and Virginia for 27 years, I feel that it is unnecessary for audiologists to take the hearing aid dealers examination.  I did not have to take an examination in Maryland in order to dispense hearing aids.  I would also like to express my support by acknowleding that other states have long abandoned the need for either two licenses and/or minimally an audiologist having to take an exam for a dispensing license.  

Sincerely,

Sharon Wicker, AuD, FAAA, CCC-A

Doctor of Audiology

29 Fairfax St SE, Leesburg, VA 20175  703-777-6424