334.070 Scope of examination.
The examination required in KRS 334.060 shall consist of: <br>(1) Tests of knowledge pertaining to fitting of hearing instruments including:
(a) Basic physics of sound; <br>(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: <br>(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 <br>level, loudness discomfort level, and speech discrimination testing;
(c) Masking when indicated; <br>(d) Recording and evaluation of audiograms and speech audiometry to determine
proper selection and adaption of a hearing instrument; and
(e) Taking earmold impressions.
Effective: July 14, 1992 <br>History: Amended 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 460, sec. 7, effective July 14, 1992. -- Created
1972 Ky. Acts ch. 48, sec. 7.
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