Code of Massachusetts Regulations
265 CMR - BOARD OF REGISTRATION OF HEARING INSTRUMENT SPECIALISTS
Title 265 CMR 4.00 - Apprentice Training and Registration Requirements
Section 4.05 - Duties and Responsibilities of Apprenticeship Supervisor
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(1) Every apprentice shall have one designated supervisor who shall carry out all the duties, functions and responsibilities of a supervisor as set forth in 265 CMR 4.00. Such supervisor shall sign the application form of the apprentice as set out in 265 CMR 4.01(3) certifying his or her agreement to be designated as the apprenticeship supervisor. Such supervisor may or may not be the employer of the apprentice. If the supervisor is not the employer of the apprentice, he or she must be an employee of the apprentice's employer.
(2) In entering into the apprenticeship program described by 265 CMR 4.00, a supervisor shall assume all of the responsibilities described in 265 CMR 4.00 and shall follow all of the state and federal laws, rules and regulations governing or related to the practice of dispensing hearing instruments and shall treat all customers, coworkers and apprentices in a professional and courteous manner.
(3) A supervisor may supervise only one designated apprentice at any given time.
(4) Direct Supervision. For a minimum of 30 days full-time or the equivalent part-time after the initial hiring of the apprentice, the supervisor is responsible for direct, on site supervision of the apprentice. Such direct supervision shall include:
(5) Supervision Subsequent to Direct Supervision Period. After the minimum 30 day full-time or equivalent part-time direct supervision period, for the remainder of the apprenticeship, the supervisor shall:
(6) Written Report.
(7) A supervisor shall notify the Board of the completion of all apprenticeship programs.