The qualifying examination provided in section 43-33-07 consists of:

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 43-33-09

  • following: when used by way of reference to a chapter or other part of a statute means the next preceding or next following chapter or other part. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49

1.    Tests of knowledge in the following areas pertaining to the fitting and sale of hearing instruments:

a.    Basic physics of sound; b.    The anatomy and physiology of the ear; c.    The function of hearing instruments; d.    Elementary audiology; and

e.    Any other requirements established by the board.

2.    Practical tests of proficiency in the following techniques pertaining to the fitting of hearing instruments:

a.    Pure tone audiometry, including air conduction testing and bone conduction testing; b.    Live voice or recorded voice speech audiometry, including speech reception threshold testing and speech discrimination testing; c.    Masking when indicated; d.    Recording and evaluation of audiograms and speech audiometry to determine proper selection and adaptation of a hearing instrument;    e.    Taking earmold impressions; f.    Hearing instrument modification technique; and

g.    Any other requirements established by the board.