Hawaii 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

• Educational requirement
  • A photostat or certified copy of a diploma or certificate of graduation from high school;
  • A certified photostatic copy of a transcript of high school record;
  • In the absence of (a) and (b), a statement from the department of education certifying that the equivalent of a high school education has been completed; or
  • In lieu of (a), (b), and (c), a photostatic or certified copy of a diploma or certificate of graduation from a college or university accredited by a regional or national accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education.
• Have passed a written and practical exam

Reciprocity

Whenever the director determines that another state or jurisdiction has a program with requirements equivalent to or higher than those in effect under this chapter to fit and sell hearing aids, the director may issue licenses by endorsement to applicants who hold current, unsuspended, and unrevoked certificates or licenses to fit and sell hearing aids in another state or jurisdiction.

Continuing Education

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

Audiologist Dispensing

Audiologists must obtain a Hearing Aid Dealers and Fitters license in order to dispense.

Board Composition

Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs makes final licensing decisions and takes disciplinary actions against people who violate licensing laws.

Facilities, Procedures and Instrumentation

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

Trial Period

A hearing aid trial period is not addressed in the law/regulations.

Mail Order

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

Resources

The information contained herein was collected and summarized annually. For detailed information on hearing aid dispenser requirements, contact the state board and visit these websites:

Hearing Aid Dealers and Fitters Rules [PDF]

Hearing Aid Dealers and Fitters Law [PDF]

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