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Advisory Council on Hearing Aids

Hearing Aid Specialists in Oregon
Scope of Practice Qualifications
Authorizing Statutes & Rules
License Count
Licensing Information
Examination
Education
Scope of Practice
Anyone who sells, leases or rents hearing aids in conjunction with the evaluation or measurement of human hearing must be licensed as a hearing aid specialist. Hearing aid specialists recommend, select or adapt hearing aids and may alter, adjust or reconstruct hearing aids specifications for proper functionality, such as taking ear impressions for proper fit.
 
The Oregon Health Licensing Agency (OHLA) and Advisory Council on Hearing Aids oversee regulation of hearing aid purchase contracts.  Click here for more information.
Authorizing Statutes & Rules
Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 694.015-694.185 and 694.991

Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) Chapter 331, Divisions 601-650
License Count
Licensed Hearing Aid Specialists:  393 (as of 12-4-2007)
 
Temporary Licenses:  25 (Applicants who have obtained the required training may apply for a temporary license, which allows them to practice under the supervision of a licensed specialist until they are able to pass the written and practical examinations.)
Licensing Information
Duration of License:  Annual
 
Licensing Fees:
  • Application:  $50

  • Examination:  $300 (written and practical examinations)

  • Original License:  $200

  • Renewal:  $200
Examination
Examination Schedule:  January, April, July, and October
 
Examination Location:  Portland
 
Education
Click here to go to the How to Get Licensed page.
 
Click here to see Hearing Aid Specialist Licensing Information. (PDF)
 
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Qualifications
Click here to go to the How to Get Licensed page.
 
Click here to see Hearing Aid Specialist Licensing Information. (PDF)
 
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Page updated: February 01, 2008

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