Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, March 1, 2024
RELATES TO:
KRS
334.060(1),
334.070,
334.080,
334.090(4),
334.150(2), (7),
(8), (9)
NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY:
KRS
334.060(1) requires an
applicant for licensure to pass a qualifying examination.
KRS
334.150(2) requires the
board to establish and administer the qualifying examination.
KRS 334.070
establishes the content of the qualifying examination applicants for licensure
are required to pass. This administrative regulation establishes the qualifying
examination, passing scores, and the conditions for reexamination.
Section 1. An apprentice shall take the first
qualifying examination that is scheduled after the completion of the
apprenticeship period.
Section 2.
Requirements for Applicants Wishing to Sit for the Examination. An applicant
for examination shall furnish:
(1) Two (2)
forms of identification, one (1) of which shall contain a picture of the
applicant, before being allowed to sit for the examination;
(2) An audiometer capable of air, bone, and
speech conduction testing;
(3)
Proof of audiometric calibration;
(4) Audiogram to record test
results;
(5) Earmold impression
materials;
(6) A human subject to
test hearing and demonstrate earmold impression techniques;
(7) Case history sheet; and
(8) Otoscope.
Section 3. Qualifying Examination. The
qualifying examination shall consist of the following sections:
(1) A written examination that tests an
applicant's:
(a) Knowledge and proficiency in
the subject matters established by
KRS 334.070;
and
(b) Qualification to practice
the fitting of hearing instruments;
(2) A written examination on:
(a) The provisions of KRS Chapter 334
relating to specialists in hearing instruments;
(b) The provisions of administrative
regulations governing the practice of specialists in hearing instruments,
codified in 201 KAR Chapter 7;
(c)
Conduct required or prohibited by
KRS
334.120,
334.130,
and the code of ethics established by
201 KAR
7:090;
(d)
Ear molds; and
(e)
Audiometry;
(3) A
practical examination on:
(a) Ear
impressions;
(b) Audiometric
testing; and
(c) Defective hearing
instruments.
Section
4. Scoring of Examination.
(1) A
passing grade shall consist of a score of seventy (70) percent on each
section.
(2) A candidate shall be
required to retake the sections of the examination on which he fails to achieve
a passing score.
(3) The board
shall issue a notification to the applicant of the results of his or her
qualifying examination score.
Section
5. Reexamination.
(1) An
apprentice who fails to pass any written section of the qualifying examination
two (2) times shall be allowed to extend his apprenticeship if he or she has
paid the renewal fees required by
201 KAR 7:015.
(2) An apprentice permit may be extended for
no longer than two (2) years from the date of the second examination.
(3) An apprentice shall revert to and remain
in stage two (2) of the apprenticeship period established by
KRS
334.090(2)(b) until he or
she passes the section of the examination that he or she failed.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY:
KRS 334.150(2),
(7), (8),
(9)
