North Dakota Code 43-33-09 – Scope of examination
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.