Ky. Rev. Stat. § 334.070

Current through 2024 Ky. Acts ch. 225

Section 334.070 - Scope of examination

The examination required in KRS 334.060 shall consist of:

(1) Tests of knowledge pertaining to fitting of hearing instruments including:

(a) Basic physics of sound;

(b) The anatomy and physiology of the ear, including the science of hearing causes and rehabilitation of abnormal hearing and hearing disorders; and

(c) The function of hearing instruments.

(2) Practical tests of proficiency in the following techniques pertaining to the fitting of hearing instruments:

(a) Pure tone audiometry, including air conduction testing and bone conduction testing;

(b) Speech audiometry, including live voice or recorded voice speech evaluations which include speech reception threshold testing, most comfortable listening level, loudness discomfort level, and speech discrimination testing;

(c) Masking when indicated;

(d) Recording and evaluation of audiograms and speech audiometry to determine proper selection and adaption of a hearing instrument; and

(e) Taking earmold impressions.

KRS 334.070

Effective:7/14/1992
Amended 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 460, sec. 7, effective7/14/1992. -- Created 1972 Ky. Acts ch. 48, sec. 7.