Same; examination

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 instruments. (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 instruments. (4) Other areas relating to the fitting of hearing instruments as may be determined by the board. (b) Tests of proficiency in the following techniques as they pertain to the fitting of hearing instruments. (1) Pure tone audiometry, including air conduction testing and bone conduction testing. (2) Live voice or recorded voice speech audiometry. (3) Effective masking. (4) Recording and evaluation of pure tone audiograms and speech audiometry to determine hearing instrument candidacy. (5) Selection and adaptation of hearing instruments and testing of hearing instruments. (6) Taking earmold impressions. (7) Troubleshooting and modification of hearing instruments. (8) Food and drug administration medical referral criteria. (9) The hearing instrument act and rules and regulations adopted thereunder. (10) Other skills as may be determined by the board for the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments. (c) The tests under this section shall not include questions requiring a medical or surgical education. History: L. 1968, ch. 164, § 13; L. 2006, ch. 115, § 12; July 1. Attorney General's Opinions: Kansas licensure of hearing aid examiners licensed in another state; requirements; reciprocity. 94-105. Board of examiners for hearing aids; registration or endorsement; fees; audiometric equipment test documentation; reciprocity. 95-14. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026