Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 24 - Occupational and Professional Licenses, Division of
Rule 24.23.01 - RULES OF THE SPEECH, HEARING AND COMMUNICATION SERVICES LICENSURE BOARD
Section 24.23.01.200 - PRACTICE STANDARDS

i. Personal contact each workday to review any assignments, client contacts, and hearing aid fittings for the first sixty (60) days of practice. The nature of the supervision and contact must allow for immediate feedback and includes audio/visual, in person, or telephone contacts. (3-28-23)

ii. After the first sixty (60) days of practice, personal contact as described in Subsection 200.01.c. must be made no less than once in each calendar week throughout the remaining period of the permit. (3-28-23)

iii. In the event a permit holder fails the licensing examination two (2) consecutive times and is eligible to maintain a permit, the supervisor and the permit holder must reinstate contact in person each workday as set forth in Subsection 200.01.c. (3-28-23)

i. A plan of training for hearing aid dealing and fitting or a sign language interpreter must cover all sections of the license examination(s). (3-28-23)

ii. Quarterly reports must be on forms approved by the Board, attested to and signed by the permit holder and approved supervisor(s), and include, a log of clients and supervisor contact, supervisor's statement of completed training assignments by the permit holder. For a sign language interpreter, certification of attendance of any workshop or training session that the permit holder attended. For a hearing aid dealing and fitting permit holder, a copy of test results for all persons tested by the permit holder whether a sale occurred and a copy of each hearing aid order for all fittings including specifications of instruments ordered. (3-28-23)

iii. Quarterly reports are due on or before April 10th, July 10th, October 10th, and January 10th for the three (3) calendar month period preceding the month due. If the permit has not been in effect for the entire quarter, the report is due for that portion of the quarter in which the permit was in effect. If quarterly reports are not received by the specified due date, are inadequate, or document inadequate progress or incompetent practice the permit may be suspended or revoked upon notice and an opportunity to be heard. (3-28-23)

i. License number, business address, and specifications as to the make, model, and manufacture date of the hearing aid; (3-28-23)

ii. Full terms of sale, including a minimum of a thirty (30) day trial period for a refund of at least seventy-five (75) percent of the monies paid. (3-28-23)

iii. Serial number upon delivery; (3-28-23)

iv. Be clearly marked as "used" or "reconditioned" if applicable; (3-28-23)

v. Address and telephone number of the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses; (3-28-23)

vi. A disclosure that the contract is void if the hearing aid is not delivered to the consumer within thirty (30) days of signature, and, if that occurs, the licensee will promptly refund the full purchase price. (3-28-23)

i. When not providing supervision, the supervising audiologist must provide direction and supervision to audiology support personnel while support personnel are providing audiology services to a patient by making themselves accessible to the support personnel by telephone, video conferencing or in person. (3-28-23)

i. Training will be conducted pre-service (before tasks are assigned) and in-service (after tasks are assigned). (3-28-23)

ii. Supervising audiologists should provide audiology support personnel with a written description of their roles and functions. Audiologists should provide personnel with ongoing training opportunities to ensure that audiology practices are current, and skills are maintained. (3-28-23)