Board of Examiners for Hearing Instrument Specialists

NOTICE - NEW EDUCATION REQUIRMENTS

Beginning January 1, 2011, an applicant for hearing instrument specialist license or a hearing instrument specialist-in-training permit shall demonstrate successful completion of an associate's degree or higher from a state or regionally accredited institution of higher education. Please see Section 346.055, RSMo regarding requirements for licensure by examination.

Also, beginning January 1, 2013, or any date thereafter when an associate degree program in hearing instrument sciences is available from a state or regionally accredited institution within Missouri, an applicant for a hearing instrument specialist license or a hearing instrument specialist-in-training permit shall hold:

     1) An associate's degree or higher in hearing instrument science; or
     2) A master's or doctoral degree in audiology from a state or regionally accredited institution.

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NOTICE- NEW TEMPORARY PERMIT HOLDER TRAINING REQUIRMENTS

Beginning July 2009, "As part of the training of a hearing instrument specialist in training, s/he shall attend classes that would be approved for a licensee to renew his/her license under 20 CSR 2165-2.050
(A) Three (3) hours of such training shall be completed every six (6) months.
(B) A person in training less than six (6) months need not complete such training.
(C) Proof of completion of such training shall be attached to the attestation form completed by the registered supervisor."
Please see section 20 CSR 2165-2.010 regarding Hearing Instrument Specialist in Training (Temporary Permits).

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NOTICE - House Bill 600

Effective July 1, 2003, all persons and business entities applying for or renewing licenses with the Division of Professional Registration are required to have paid all state income taxes, and to have filed all necessary state income tax returns for the preceding three years. (more information)