Hearing Aid Specialist Licensing in Arkansas

Must be 20 years of age or older.

Must have an education equivalent to two years of accredited college-level course work from

Must be of good moral character.

Must have satisfactorily submitted an application in the form and within the time prescribed by

Must pass the practical examination given by the Board.

Complete a one-year internship.

Hold National Board of Certified Hearing Instrument Sciences Certificate.

Be registered as a hearing instrument dispenser in good standing in another state whose

Be a graduate of an American Conference of Audioprosthology program

• or

Hold an Associate of Applied Science degree in Hearing Healthcare Practitioner or a similar

Is receiving assistance through the Arkansas Medicaid Program

• the Supplemental

Was approved for unemployment within the last twelve (12) months

• or

Must be 20 years of age or older. 2) Must have an education equivalent to two years of accredited college-level course work from a regionally accredited college or university. 3) Must be of good moral character. 4) Must have satisfactorily submitted an application in the form and within the time prescribed by the Board. 5) Must pass the practical examination given by the Board. Also, prior to applying for a license the applicant must meet one of the following requirements: 1) Complete a one-year internship. 2) Hold National Board of Certified Hearing Instrument Sciences Certificate. 3) Be registered as a hearing instrument dispenser in good standing in another state whose licensing requirements meet or exceed the licensing requirements of the State of Arkansas at the time of application. 4) Be a graduate of an American Conference of Audioprosthology program

• or 5) Hold an Associate of Applied Science degree in Hearing Healthcare Practitioner or a similar degree from a regionally accredited college or university. The fee schedule, as set by the Board, is as follows: (a) application fee $100.00 (nonrefundable) (b) practical examination fees (nonrefundable) ear mold $25.00 audiometric $25.00 law and rules $25.00 (c) re-examination fee same as fee for portion repeated (nonrefundable) (d) internship fee $100.00 (nonrefundable) (e) registration fee $50.00 (f) annual license fee $100.00 (nonrefundable) (g) late payment penalty of 10% of the annual license fee if paid within thirty (30) days after expiration. (h) license reinstatement fee of one and one-half (1 ½) times the annual license fee, if the renewal is not paid within the thirty (30) day grace period. (i) endorsement to another state $20.00 (j) replacement or duplicate license $25.00 (k) insufficient funds $25.00 (l) CEU approval $50.00 per CE Unit The Board shall waive the initial application fee if the applicant: (1) Is receiving assistance through the Arkansas Medicaid Program
• the Supplemental Nutrition A

Education: Degree required.

Experience: Work experience required.

Physical Requirement: No physical requirements.

License Type: Stand-alone license.

2) Must have an education equivalent to two years of accredited college-level course work from.

4) Must have satisfactorily submitted an application in the form and within the time prescribed by.

5) Must pass the practical examination given by the Board.