334.070 Scope of examination.
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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.