Sec. 401.403. PRACTICE BY AUDIOLOGISTS. (a) An audiologist may:

(1) engage in any act necessary to:

(A) evaluate hearing;

(B) train in the use of amplification, including hearing instruments;

(C) make earmolds for hearing instruments;

(D) fit, dispense, and sell hearing instruments; or

(E) manage cerumen;

(2) participate in consultation regarding noise control and hearing conservation;

(3) provide evaluations of environment or equipment, including calibration of equipment used in testing auditory functioning and hearing conservation; and

(4) perform basic speech and language screening tests and procedures consistent with the audiologist's training.

(b) A person who holds a license as an audiologist or audiologist intern and who fits and dispenses hearing instruments must:

(1) comply with rules adopted under this chapter related to fitting and dispensing hearing instruments;

(2) comply with the federal Food and Drug Administration guidelines for fitting and dispensing hearing instruments;

(3) when providing services in this state, use a written contract that contains the department's name, mailing address, telephone number, and Internet website address; and

(4) follow the guidelines adopted by commission rule for a 30-day trial period on every hearing instrument purchased.

Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

Amended by:

Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 1.077, eff. September 1, 2015.

Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1144 (H.B. 2847), Sec. 10.001, eff. September 1, 2019.