Vermont 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
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have passed a written examination
- Not be guilty of unprofessional conduct
Reciprocity
The director may waive the examination requirement if the applicant is a hearing aid dispenser regulated under the laws of another state, who is in good standing to dispense hearing aids in that state and who was licensed by examination and the examination currently used is equivalent to Vermont's, including the criteria for passing.
Continuing Education
There are no requirements for continuing education in the law/regulations.
Audiologist Dispensing
Audiologists may dispense under an audiology license.
Board Composition
The Secretary of State appoints three licensed hearing aid dispensers and one member of the public to serve as advisors to the Director of Professional Regulation in matters related to hearing aid dispensers. Of the licensed hearing aid dispensers, one member is an otolaryngologist; one is an audiologist; and the third is a hearing aid dispenser who is neither an otolaryngologist nor an audiologist. The public member shall have a significant hearing impairment and use a hearing aid regularly.
Facilities, Procedures and Instrumentation
A licensee shall make the testing equipment available for periodic inspection by the director or the director's designee, and shall have all testing equipment calibrated annually by the manufacturer or a qualified testing service in accordance with American National Standards Institute specifications.
Trial Period
45 days from date of delivery.
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 Dispenser Laws
Hearing Aid Dispenser Regulations [PDF]
Questions regarding this document? Call ASHA at 800-498-2071 and ask for the State Advocacy Team.