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HEARING INSTRUMENT SPECIALIST
License Description A hearing instrument specialist is an individual who, other than an audiologist, engages in the practice of fitting and dealing in hearing aids. The practice of fitting and dealing in hearing aids means the measurement of human hearing by means of an audiometer or by any other means accepted by the Hearing and Speech Examining Board solely for the purpose of making selections, adaptations or sales of hearing aids intended to compensate for impaired hearing. This term also includes making impressions for ear molds. No person may engage in the practice of selling or fitting hearing aids or display a sign or in any other way advertise or represent himself or herself as a person who practices the fitting or sale of hearing aids unless he or she holds a valid license issued under Chapter 459, Subchapter I, Wis. Stats. or a valid license or permit to practice audiology issued under Chapter 459, Subchapter II, Wis. Stats.
Licensing Agency
WI Department of Safety and Professional Services
Division of Professional Credential Processing
1400 E. Washington Ave., P.O. Box 8935
Madison, WI 53708-8935
(608) 266 2112
dsps@wisconsin.gov
Active Status Active
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education Degree required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 12/02/2020
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