R156-46a-304. Continuing Education

  In accordance with Section 58-46a-304, the continuing education requirement for renewal of licensure as a hearing instrument specialist is defined and clarified as follows:

  (1) Continuing education courses shall be offered in the following areas:

  (a) acoustics;

  (b) nature of the ear (normal ear, hearing process, disorders of hearing);

  (c) hearing measurement;

  (d) hearing aid technology;

  (e) selection of hearing aids;

  (f) marketing and customer relations;

  (g) client counseling;

  (h) ethical practice;

  (i) state laws and regulations regarding the dispensing of hearing aids; and

  (j) other areas deemed appropriate by the Division in collaboration with the Board.

  (2) Continuing education courses required under this section shall be approved by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) or the International Hearing Society (IHS) Licensees shall retain copies of transcripts or certificates of completion from continuing education courses approved under this section for a period of four years, during which time the Division may audit the licensee's compliance with the requirements of this section.

  (4) A minimum of 20 continuing education course hours shall be obtained by a hearing instrument specialist in order to have the license renewed every two years.