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OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY, HEALTH LICENSING OFFICE
DIVISION 630
CONTINUING EDUCATION
LICENSURE
OF HEARING AID SPECIALISTS
331-630-0001
Application
Requirements
An individual applying
for a license must:
(1) Meet
the requirements of OAR 331 division 30.
(2) Submit
a completed application form prescribed by the agency, which must contain the information
listed in OAR 331-030-0001 and be accompanied by payment of the required application
fees.
(3) In addition
to requirements listed in subsections (1) and (2) of this rule, an applicant must
provide documentation of one of the following pathways:
(a) Licensure
Pathway 1 — Qualification through Trainee registration and examination. An
applicant must submit:
(A) A copy
of the applicant’s high school diploma or General Educational Development
(GED) certificate;
(B) Evidence
that the applicant is 18 years old or older;
(C) Examination
fees pursuant to OAR 331-640-0005;
(D) Evidence
that the applicant, pursuant to OAR 331-630-0005, has qualified to take and has
obtained a passing score on the Advisory Council on Hearing Aids (Council) Examination,
the Council’s Oregon Laws Examination and the Council’s Oregon Practical
Examination;
(E) Upon
passage of all required examinations and before issuance of a license, applicant
must pay all license fees.
(b) Licensure
Pathway 2 — Qualification through equivalency – American Speech-Language-Hearing
Association Certification. Applicant must submit:
(A) A copy
of the applicant’s high school diploma or General Educational Development
(GED) certificate;
(B) Evidence
that the applicant is 18 years old or older;
(C) Official
documentation of certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
or evidence that the applicant has met the requirements of ORS 694.085;
(D) A passing
score on the Council’s Oregon Laws Examination;
(E) Upon
passage of all required examinations and before issuance of a license, applicant
must pay all license fees.
(c) Licensure
Pathway 3 — Qualification through equivalency – Degree equivalent to
requirements for certification by National Board for Certification in Hearing Instrument
Sciences. Applicant must submit:
(A) A copy
of the applicant’s high school diploma or General Educational Development
(GED) certificate;
(B) Evidence
that the applicant is 18 years old or older;
(C) Official
transcript from a regionally accredited college or university demonstrating attainment
of a degree sufficient to obtain certification by National Board for Certification
in Hearing Instrument Sciences;
(D) A passing
score on the Council’s Oregon Laws Examination;
(E) Upon
passage of all required examinations and before issuance of license, applicant must
pay all license fees.
(d) Licensure
Pathway 4 — Qualification through equivalency – other state certification.
Applicant must submit:
(A) A copy
of the applicant’s high school diploma or General Educational Development
(GED) certificate;
(B) Evidence
that the applicant is 18 years old or older;
(C) Official
documentation of certification (Affidavit of Licensure) by another state regulatory
authority showing that the license was issued by another state or territory of the
United States and the licensing requirements are at least equivalent to those in
ORS 694.065 and 694.085;
(D) A passing
score on the Council’s Oregon Laws Examination;
(E) Upon
passage of all required examinations and before issuance of license, applicant must
pay all license fees.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
376.615, 694.115, 694.170, 694.185
Stats. Implemented:
ORS 694.025, 694.125, 694.185
Hist.: HLA
13-2012, f. 8-16-12, cert. ef. 8-17-12
331-630-0005
Advisory
Council on Hearing Aids Licensure Examination Requirements
Before an individual
seeking Council licensure can take the qualifying examination that individual must
either:
(1) Meet
training and experience requirements pursuant to OAR 331-630-0040;
(2) Meet
training requirements for licensure as an audiologist;
(3) Meet
training requirements for certification of a licensed physician by the American
Board of Otolaryngology; or
(4) Meet
the requirements for certification by the National Board for Certification in Hearing
Instrument Sciences.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
376.615, 694.115, 694.170, 694.185
Stats. Implemented:
ORS 694.025, 694.125, 694.185
Hist.: HLA
13-2012, f. 8-16-12, cert. ef. 8-17-12
331-630-0011
Temporary
Licenses — Application and Issuance
(1) A temporary
license may be issued to an applicant who meets the application requirements of
ORS 694.065(2) and OAR 331-630-0001(1), (2) and (3)(a)(A), (B) and (C) following
agency receipt of a completed application and evidence of training and the required
fee(s).
(2) The temporary
license will be issued for a one-year period, expiring on the last day of the month
one year from the date of issuance.
(3) A temporary
license holder must work under the indirect supervision of a supervisor as defined
in OAR 331-620-0005(14). Indirect supervision means that the supervisor is not required
to be on the premises with the person holding a temporary license under this rule
while the temporary license holder performs procedures.
(4) Attainment
of permanent licensure status by satisfactorily passing the examination supersedes
the temporary hearing aid specialist license.
(5) A temporary
license holder may change their designated supervisor if a new Declaration of Responsibility
form is signed by the new supervisor and submitted with the application fee to the
agency within five days of separation from the former designated supervisor.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
376.615, 694.115, 694.170, 694.185
Stats. Implemented:
ORS 694.025, 694.125, 694.185
Hist.: HLA
13-2012, f. 8-16-12, cert. ef. 8-17-12
331-630-0015
Application
for Registration as a Temporary Licensee Supervisor
An individual applying
for Temporary Licensee Supervisor registration must:
(1) Meet
the requirements of OAR 331 division 30;
(2) Submit
a completed application form prescribed by the agency, which must contain the information
listed in OAR 331-030-0000 and be accompanied by payment of the required application
fees.
(3) In addition
to requirements listed in subsection (1) and (2) of this rule, a Temporary Licensee
Supervisor must:
(a) Hold
a current Oregon hearing aid specialist license with no current or pending disciplinary
action, and with no fines, fees, or civil penalties owing to the Agency; and
(b) Have
been licensed for at least three years.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
376.615, 694.115, 694.170, 694.185
Stats. Implemented:
ORS 694.025, 694.125, 694.185
Hist.: HLA
13-2012, f. 8-16-12, cert. ef. 8-17-12
331-630-0020
Supervision
of Temporary Hearing Aid Specialists
(1) An individual
acting as a designated supervisor for a temporary licensee must sign and file with
the agency a Declaration of Responsibility form prescribed by the agency, before
supervising any temporary hearing aid specialist. The form must indicate the name
of the supervising hearing aid specialist, place of business, telephone number,
current license number, and the name, address, and license number of the temporary
hearing aid specialist.
(2) The testing,
fitting, or selling of a hearing aid by a temporary hearing aid specialist shall
be performed under the authority, control, and indirect supervision of the licensed
hearing aid specialist designated as the supervisor.
(3) The designated
supervisor must review and approve the temporary hearing aid specialist’s
work before ordering the recommended hearing aid(s).
(4) A designated
supervisor shall exercise management, guidance, and control over the activities
of the temporary hearing aid specialist; and shall exercise professional judgment
and be responsible for all matters relative to the fitting and selling of a hearing
aid.
(5) Approval
of a temporary hearing aid specialist’s work must be documented by the handwritten
signature of the designated supervisor, license number, and date of review placed
adjacent to the temporary hearing aid specialist’s signature on any audiogram,
order form, and office copy of a statement to a prospective hearing aid purchaser
as required in ORS 694.036 and 694.042.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
376.615, 694.115, 694.170, 694.185
Stats. Implemented:
ORS 694.025, 694.125, 694.185
Hist.: HLA
13-2012, f. 8-16-12, cert. ef. 8-17-12
331-630-0025
Application
for Registration as a Trainee
An individual applying
for Trainee registration must:
(1) Meet
the requirements of OAR 331 division 30;
(2) Submit
a completed application form prescribed by the agency, which must contain the information
listed in OAR 331-030-0000 and be accompanied by payment of the required application
fees.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
376.615, 694.115, 694.170, 694.185
Stats. Implemented:
ORS 694.025, 694.125, 694.185
Hist.: HLA
13-2012, f. 8-16-12, cert. ef. 8-17-12
331-630-0030
Trainee Registration
(1) A trainee, registered
under ORS 694.065(1) may deal in hearing aids under the direct supervision of a
designated supervisor except that a trainee may not fit or sell hearing aids.
(2) The agency
will authorize an Oregon licensed hearing aid specialist to act as designated supervisor
of a trainee provided the licensee holds a valid license, has been actively practicing
for at least three years, and has not had any disciplinary action or civil penalty
imposed by the agency.
(3) A licensed
hearing aid specialist must not supervise more than four trainees at any one time.
(4) A designated
supervisor will not provide training as outlined in OAR 331-630-0040 until a trainee
registration agreement and Declaration of Responsibility has been submitted to the
agency.
(5) A designated
supervisor must notify the agency in writing within five calendar days if the trainee
is no longer being supervised and trained, and must provide a Certification of Training
form to the agency showing the number of hours of training completed.
(6) A designated
supervisor’s authorization may be withdrawn for providing incomplete or inadequate
training, falsifying documentation, or allowing the trainee to fit or sell hearing
aids.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
376.615, 694.115, 694.170, 694.185
Stats. Implemented:
ORS 694.025, 694.125, 694.185
Hist.: HLA
13-2012, f. 8-16-12, cert. ef. 8-17-12
331-630-0035
Application
for Registration as a Trainee Supervisor
An individual applying
for a Trainee Supervisor registration must:
(1) Meet
the requirements of OAR 331 division 30;
(2) Submit
a completed application form prescribed by the agency, which must contain the information
listed in OAR 331-030-0000 and be accompanied by payment of the required application
fees.
(3) In addition
to requirements listed in subsection (1) and (2) of this rule, a Trainee Supervisor
must:
(a) Hold
a current Oregon hearing aid specialist license with no current or pending disciplinary
action, and with no fines, fees, or civil penalties owing to the Agency;
(b) Demonstrate
completion of the IHS Distance Learning Program for Professionals in Hearing Health
Sciences, or demonstrate three or more years National Board Certification; and
(c) Have
been a licensed hearing aid specialist for at least four years.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
376.615, 694.115, 694.170, 694.185
Stats. Implemented:
ORS 694.025, 694.125, 694.185
Hist.: HLA
13-2012, f. 8-16-12, cert. ef. 8-17-12
331-630-0040
Trainee Program
(1) The Trainee
program consists of both practical and theory training.
(2) Practical
training consists of 520 hours of training under the direct supervision of a Trainee
Supervisor registered pursuant to OAR 331-630-0035 and must include:
(a) 60 hours
in audiometric testing;
(b) 60 hours
in counseling regarding hearing examination;
(c) 60 hours
in hearing aid selection;
(d) 60 hours
in ear-mold impressions;
(e) 180 hours
in hearing aid fitting and follow-up care;
(f) 60 hours
in business practices, including ethics and regulations and sanitation and infection
control; and
(g) 40 hours
in electives in any of the categories listed in subsections a. through e. above.
(3) Theory
training consists of successful completion of the International Hearing Society’s
Distance Learning Program for Professionals in Hearing Health Sciences.
(4) Training
program materials can be reviewed at www.oregon.gov/OHLA/
(5) Trainees
who register and are approved to commence their training program before the effective
date of this rule may complete their training under the provisions of the rule that
was in place at that time. The trainee must complete the training program within
180 days following the effective date of this rule. A trainee failing to complete
the program within 180 days must reapply and, if accepted, must begin the program
pursuant to provisions of this rule.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
376.615, 694.115, 694.170, 694.185
Stats. Implemented:
ORS 694.025, 694.125, 694.185
Hist.: HLA
13-2012, f. 8-16-12, cert. ef. 8-17-12
331-630-0050
General Examination
Information
(1) The board approved
examinations for a license include a written examination containing both a national
section and a state-specific section, and a practical examination.
(2) To take
the examinations, an applicant must meet identification requirements listed under
OAR 331-030-0000.
(3) The examination
is administered in English only, unless an agency approved testing contractor or
vendor provides the examination in languages other than English.
(4) Examination
candidates may be electronically monitored during the course of testing.
(5) The Board
will establish a maximum time allowance for each section of the examination.
(6) Notes,
textbooks, notebooks, electronic equipment or communication devices, such as personal
computers, pagers and cellular telephones or any other devices deemed inappropriate
by the agency, are prohibited in the examination area.
(7) A candidate
may be immediately disqualified before, during, or after the examination for conduct
that interferes with the examination or otherwise violates this rule. At the time
of disqualification, the examination may be invalidated and examination fees may
be forfeited. Disqualifying conduct includes but is not limited to:
(a) Directly
or indirectly giving, receiving, soliciting, and attempting to give, receive or
solicit aid during the examination process;
(b) Violations
of subsection (6) of this rule;
(c) Removing
or attempting to remove any examination-related information, notes or materials
from the examination site;
(d) Failing
to follow directions relative to the conduct of the examination; and
(e) Exhibiting
behavior that impedes the normal progress of the examination.
(8) The applicant
may be required to reapply, submit additional examination fees, and request in writing
to schedule another examination if applicant is disqualified from taking the examination.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
376.615, 694.115, 694.170, 694.185
Stats. Implemented:
ORS 694.025, 694.125, 694.185
Hist.: HLA
13-2012, f. 8-16-12, cert. ef. 8-17-12
331-630-0060
Examination
Retake
(1) All examination
retakes are subject to examination fees and an approved examination schedule set
by the agency
(2) If after
four attempts, an applicant has not passed the state administered practical examination,
the applicant must request permission from the Council to retake the examination
again. If the applicant does not pass the examination upon the fifth attempt, the
applicant may be required to retake training required under this division.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
376.615, 694.115, 694.170, 694.185
Stats. Implemented:
ORS 694.025, 694.125, 694.185
Hist.: HLA
13-2012, f. 8-16-12, cert. ef. 8-17-12
331-630-0070
License Issuance
and Renewal
(1) AUTHORIZATION
AND RENEWAL: A licensee is subject to the provisions of OAR Chapter 331, division
30 regarding the issuance and renewal of a license, provisions regarding authorization
to practice, identification requirements, and requirements for issuance of a duplicate
license.
(2) AUTHORIZATION
RENEWAL: To avoid delinquency penalties, license renewal must be made prior to the
license entering inactive status. The licensee must submit the following:
(a) Renewal
application form;
(b) Payment
of required renewal fee pursuant to 331-640-0005; and
(c) Documentation
of having obtained required annual continuing education under OAR 331-650-0005,
on a form prescribed by the agency.
(3) INACTIVE
AUTHORIZATION: A license may be inactive for up to three years. When renewing after
entering inactive status, the licensee must submit the following:
(a) Renewal
application form;
(b) Payment
of delinquency and renewal fees pursuant to OAR 331-640-0005;
(c) Documentation
of having obtained required annual continuing education under OAR 331-650-0005,
on a form prescribed by the agency, whether license has been current or inactive;
(4) EXPIRED
AUTHORIZATION: A license that has been inactive for more than three years is expired
and the licensee must reapply and meet the requirements listed in OAR 331-630-0001.
(5) A licensee
failing to meet continuing education requirements listed under OAR 331-650-0005
must reapply and meet requirements pursuant to OAR 331-630-0001.
(6) A licensee
may not practice with an inactive or expired license.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
376.615, 694.115, 694.170, 694.185
Stats. Implemented:
ORS 694.025, 694.125, 694.185
Hist.: HLA
13-2012, f. 8-16-12, cert. ef. 8-17-12
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