2006 Kansas Code - 74-5813

      74-5813.   Same; examination. The examination provided in K.S.A. 74-5812 shall consist of:

      (a)   Tests of knowledge in the following areas as they pertain to the fitting of hearing aids.

      (1)   Basic physics of sound.

      (2)   The human hearing mechanism, including the science of hearing and the cause and rehabilitation of abnormal hearing and hearing disorders.

      (3)   Structure and function of hearing aids.

      (4)   Other areas relating to the fitting of hearing aids as may be determined by the board.

      (b)   Tests of proficiency in the following techniques as they pertain to the fitting of hearing aids.

      (1)   Pure tone audiometry, including air conduction testing and bone conduction testing.

      (2)   Live voice or record voice speech audiometry.

      (3)   Effective masking.

      (4)   Recording and evaluation of audiograms and speech audiometry to determine hearing aid candidacy.

      (5)   Selection and adaptation of hearing aids and testing of hearing aids.

      (6)   Taking earmold impressions.

      (7)   Other skills as may be determined by the board for the fitting of hearing aids.

      (c)   The tests under this section shall not include questions requiring a medical or surgical education.

      History:   L. 1968, ch. 164, § 13; July 1.