Hearing Aid Dealer and Fitter

HawaiiActive
Exam
State exam
Education
Degree
Experience
Experience
Background check
None

DESCRIPTION OF OCCUPATION: A Hearing Aid Dealer and Fitter evaluates and measures human hearing for the purpose of making selections, adaptations, and sales of hearing aids. REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSING: Education requirements: High school graduate or equivalent. EXAMINATIONS: Written exam of the International Hearing Society with passing score of 70%. FEES: Application fee is $30, non-refundable. In 2022, pay $228 (license $48, compliance resolution fund $100, ½ renewal for 2nd year of 2-year license $80). In 2023, pay $98 (application $30, license $48, compliance resolution fund $50). OTHER: There were 72 licenses currently active as of February 24, 2022. ~ revised 11/18

Requirements reported by the state

Licence type
Stand-alone license
Exam
State exam required
Education
Degree required
Continuing education
No continuing education requirement
Certification
No mention of certification
Experience
Experience
Background check
No criminal record requirements

Issuing body

Department
Hawaii State Dept. of Commerce & Consumer Affairs
Division
Professional and Vocational Licensing Division
Board
Hearing Aid Dealers and Fitters Program
Address
P. O. Box 3469 [335 Merchant St., Rm. 301, Honolulu, HI 96813] Honolulu, HI 96801
Last updated
July 21, 2022

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Source and verification

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