District of Columbia Hearing Aid Dispensing Requirements

The profession of hearing aid dispenser is regulated at the state level and each state maintains its own standards for licensure or registration.

Initial Licensure Requirements

Certificates of registration shall be issued as an Inspected Sales and Services endorsement to a basic business license.

Reciprocity

Licensing reciprocity is not addressed in the law/regulations.

Continuing Education

There are no requirements for continuing education in the law/regulations.

Audiologist Dispensing

An audiologist must have a certificate of registration to dispense hearing aids.

Board Composition

The Office of Consumer Protection issues and renews certificates of registration to engage in the business of fitting and selling of hearing aids.

Facilities, Procedures and Instrumentation

Facilities, procedures and instrumentation are not addressed in the law/regulations.

Trial Period

30 days from date of delivery.

Mail Order

Mail order dispensing is not addressed in the law/regulations.

Resources

The information contained herein is collected and summarized annually. For detailed information on hearing aid dispenser requirements, contact the state board and visit this website:

Hearing Aid Dealers and Consumers Law [PDF]

Questions regarding this document? Call ASHA at 800-498-2071 and ask for the State Advocacy Team.