Hearing Instrument Specialist

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<h3>Occupational Description</h3><br>A Hearing Instrument Specialist, at the request of a Physician or a member of related professions, may make audiograms for the professional’s use in consultation with the hard-of-hearing.<br><h3>Licensure Requirements</h3><br>Applicants must: 1. Be at least 21 years old; 2. Be of good character; 3. Have an education equivalent to a United States high school diploma; 4. Pass the International Hearing Society’s (IHS) examination for Hearing Instrument Specialists administered by the Department and the Nebraska Practical Examination: A. The passing score for the written comprehensive examination (National) is determined by using the Modified Nedelsky Method; B. Passage of the Practical Examination requires a score of at least 70% in each subject examined. 4. Be either a citizen of the United States, an alien lawfully admitted into the United States who is eligible for a credential under the Uniform Credentialing Act, or a nonimmigrant who is lawfully present in the United States and who is eligible for a credential under the Uniform Credentialing Act; 5. If the applicant holds or has held a credential to provide health services, health-related services, or environmental services in Nebraska or in another jurisdiction, he or she must have the licensing agency submit to the Department a certification of his or her credential; 6. If the applicant has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, he or she must include: A. A list of any misdemeanor or felony convictions; B. A copy of the Court Record, which includes charges and disposition; C. Explanation from the applicant of the events leading to the conviction (what, when, where, why) and a summary of actions he or she has taken to address the behaviors/actions related to the convictions; D. All addiction/mental health evaluations and proof of treatment, if the conviction involved a drug and/or alcohol related offense and if treatment was obtained and/or required; E. A letter from the probation officer addressing probationary conditions and current status, if he or she is currently on probation; 7. If any disciplinary action was taken against applicant’s license/registration by another state, he or she must submit a letter of explanation of the disciplinary action. A temporary license may be issued to an applicant who has met all requirements for licensure except passing the licensure examination.<br><h3>Fees</h3><br>License Fee- $165.00<br><h3>Renewal</h3><br>Renewal is required biennially by December 31 of even-numbered years. The renewal fee is $165.00. Twenty-four hours of continuing education are required biennially to qualify for renewal.