Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 637B - Audiologists and Speech Pathologists
LICENSING; APPRENTICES
Section 637B.0394 - In-service training for apprentices: Requirements for on-site training and work experience; core competencies; review and documentation of progress; report and proof of compliance

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 637B.0394

Current through December 12, 2024

1. The on-site training and work experience portion of the in-service training of an apprentice required by NAC 637B.0391 must consist of a minimum of 16 hours per week and 30 weeks per year and may be completed in conjunction with the academic portion of the in-service training set forth in NAC 637B.0392.

2. The on-site training and work experience portion must include, without limitation, the evaluation of the apprentice's achievement of core competencies concerning:

(a) Sanitation protocols;

(b) The identification and documentation of the needs of a client;

(c) Visual inspections of the ear and otoscopic examinations;

(d) Audiometric testing;

(e) The results of hearing evaluations;

(f) Ear impressions, preparations and molds;

(g) Physical and electronic checks of hearing aids;

(h) The fitting, programming, troubleshooting, adjusting and repairing of hearing aids; and

(i) Client documentation.

3. An apprentice and his or her sponsor shall jointly:

(a) Review the progress of the apprentice in achieving each core competency set forth in subsection 2; and

(b) Document the proficiency of the apprentice in each core competency, by signature and date, on a form provided by the Board.

4. The Board may require a sponsor to provide to the Board:

(a) A report on the training of and core competencies achieved by an apprentice; and

(b) Proof of compliance with the supervisory responsibilities of the sponsor.

Added to NAC by Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology & Hearing Aid Dispensing Bd. by R129-15A, eff. 6/28/2016

NRS 637B.132, 637B.194, 637B.235

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