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Section 40-25-130. Content of examination.

SC Code § 40-25-130 (2019) (N/A)
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The qualifying examination in Section 40-25-110 must be designated to demonstrate the applicant's adequate technical qualifications by:

(1) tests of knowledge in the following areas as they pertain to the practice of specializing in hearing aids:

(a) basic physics of sound;

(b) anatomy and physiology of the ear;

(c) function of hearing aids;

(2) practical tests of proficiency in the following techniques as they pertain to the fitting of hearing aids:

(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 aid;

(e) taking earmold impressions.

HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-745.9; 1971 (57) 1012; 1992 Act No. 312, Section 1.

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