Wyoming 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 of majority age
- Have an education equivalent to a four (4) year course in an accredited high school
- Have successfully passed a written and practical exam.
Reciprocity
Persons holding a current license in good standing issued by another state shall be issued a license without examination by the Board provided that the applicant presents proof satisfactory to the Board that the other state has requirements and programs for determining whether applicants are qualified to dispense or fit hearing aids that are equivalent or more stringent than those in effect in Wyoming.
Continuing Education
Each licensee shall earn a minimum of ten (10) clock hours of Board approved continuing education every year as a condition of renewal.
Audiologist Dispensing
Audiologists may dispense under an audiology license.
Board Composition
The members of the board of hearing aid specialists shall be residents of the state. The board shall consist of five (5) members. Three (3) members shall be hearing aid specialists, one (1) member shall be a certified otolaryngologist and one (1) member shall be a clinical audiologist, licensed in Wyoming. Each hearing aid specialist on the board shall have not less than five (5) years of experience and shall hold a valid license as a hearing aid specialist.
Facilities, Procedures and Instrumentation
A certification of calibration of all audiometric equipment in use signed by a qualified person during the twelve (12) months prior is required for license renewal.
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:
Hearing Specialists Laws and Regulations [PDF]
Questions regarding this document? Call ASHA at 800-498-2071 and ask for the State Advocacy Team.