1996 Alaska Statutes
TITLE 08 BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 08.11. AUDIOLOGISTS
Sec. 08.11.200. Definitions.
In this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise,
(1) "audiologist" means an individual who is licensed under AS 08.11.010 to practice audiology in the state;
(2) "dealing in hearing aids" has the meaning given in AS 08.55.200 ;
(3) "department" means the Department of Commerce and Economic Development;
(4) "hearing aid" has the meaning given in AS 08.55.200 ;
(5) "practice of audiology" means the application of principles, methods, and procedures of measurement, testing, appraisal, prediction, consultation, habilitation, rehabilitation, counseling, and instruction related to hearing and hearing impairment for the purpose of modifying communicative disorders involving speech, language, auditory function, including auditory training, speech reading and the recommendation, evaluation, fitting, and sale of hearing aids, including the fitting of ear molds.
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