Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 276 - GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF HEARING AID DEALERS AND DISPENSERS
Chapter 276-5 - PROCEDURES, EQUIPMENT, CALIBRATIONS AND RECORDS
Rule 276-5-.01 - Procedures
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024
(1) Appropriate procedures to be employed in the selection of a hearing aid shall mean the making and recording results of tests of air and bone conduction for both ears; testing and recording level of most comfortable loudness and level of discomfort (Tolerance Level). Masking shall be employed and results recorded when appropriate. Speech discrimination tests shall be made, recorded, and used in the selection of hearing aids. Test data used in the selection process shall not be more than 6 months old.
(2) Licensees shall evaluate products dispensed to determine effectiveness based on recognized standards of practice. Measures of evaluation may include but are not limited to: sound field measurement, real ear measurement and client evaluation sheets.
O.C.G.A. Sec. 43-20-6.