New Mexico 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

• Reached the age of majority
• Have at least a high school education or the equivalent
• Worked for no less than seven months under a training permit
• Is not guilty of any specified activities
• Have passed a written and practical exam

Reciprocity

If currently or previously licensed in another state a verification of licensure must be sent directly to the board by the issuing jurisdiction.

Continuing Education

The board will require twenty (20) hours of continuing education every two years.

Audiologist Dispensing

Licensed audiologists wishing to dispense must apply for an endorsement and have: 6 months experience in dispensing through practical examination, a facility for dispensing, passage of a jurisprudence exam and not be guilty of any specified activities.

Board Composition

The Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology & Hearing Aid Dispensers Board shall consist of ten members who have been New Mexico residents for at least five years prior to their appointment. Among the membership, two members shall be licensed speech-language pathologists, two members shall be licensed audiologists, two members shall be licensed hearing aid dispensers, one member shall be a licensed otolaryngologist and three members shall represent the public and have no interest, direct or indirect, in the profession regulated.

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 this website:

Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology & Hearing Aid Dispensers Board Rules and Laws

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