HEARING AID DISPENSER LICENSE FINAL
TEST PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+ COMPLETE STUDY
GUIDE
●● Definition of "Fitting and selling hearing aids".
Answer: The evaluation or measurement of the powers or range of
human hearing by means of an audiometer or by other means and the
consequent selection or adaptation or sale or rental of hearing aids
intended to compensate for hearing loss including the making of an
impression of the ear.
●● Definition of "Hearing aid".
Answer: Any instrument or device designed for or represented as aiding,
improving or compensating for defective human hearing and any parts,
attachments or accessories of such an instrument or device.
●● Definition of "Hearing Aid Specialist".
Answer: A person licensed by the Board to engage in fitting or selling
hearing aids in North Carolina
●● Definition of "Registered Sponsor.
Answer: A person with a permanent license as an audiologist under
Article 22 of Chapter 90 of the General Statutes who is registered in
, accordance with G.S. 93D-3(c)(16), or a licensee of the Board who has
been approved as a sponsor of an apprentice.
●● What is the scope of practice for a hearing aid specialist?.
Answer: (1) Fitting and selling hearing aids.
(2) Eliciting patient histories.
(3) Performing hearing evaluations.
(4) Administering and interpreting tests of human hearing.
(5) Referring, as appropriate, for cochlear implant evaluation or other
clinical, rehabilitative, or medical intervention.
(6) Determining candidacy for hearing aids, tinnitus management
devices, and other assistive listening devices. (7) Providing hearing aid,
tinnitus management device, and assistive device recommendations and
selection.
(8) Performing hearing aid fittings, programming, and adjustments.
(9) Assessing hearing aid efficacy utilizing appropriate fitting
verification methodology. N.C.G.S. §93-D, updated effective August 23,
2013. 2
(10) Performing hearing aid repairs.
(11) Administering cerumen management in the course of examining
ears.
(12) Taking ear impressions, and preparing, designing, and modifying
ear molds.
(13) Providing counseling and rehabilitation services related to hearing
aids.
TEST PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+ COMPLETE STUDY
GUIDE
●● Definition of "Fitting and selling hearing aids".
Answer: The evaluation or measurement of the powers or range of
human hearing by means of an audiometer or by other means and the
consequent selection or adaptation or sale or rental of hearing aids
intended to compensate for hearing loss including the making of an
impression of the ear.
●● Definition of "Hearing aid".
Answer: Any instrument or device designed for or represented as aiding,
improving or compensating for defective human hearing and any parts,
attachments or accessories of such an instrument or device.
●● Definition of "Hearing Aid Specialist".
Answer: A person licensed by the Board to engage in fitting or selling
hearing aids in North Carolina
●● Definition of "Registered Sponsor.
Answer: A person with a permanent license as an audiologist under
Article 22 of Chapter 90 of the General Statutes who is registered in
, accordance with G.S. 93D-3(c)(16), or a licensee of the Board who has
been approved as a sponsor of an apprentice.
●● What is the scope of practice for a hearing aid specialist?.
Answer: (1) Fitting and selling hearing aids.
(2) Eliciting patient histories.
(3) Performing hearing evaluations.
(4) Administering and interpreting tests of human hearing.
(5) Referring, as appropriate, for cochlear implant evaluation or other
clinical, rehabilitative, or medical intervention.
(6) Determining candidacy for hearing aids, tinnitus management
devices, and other assistive listening devices. (7) Providing hearing aid,
tinnitus management device, and assistive device recommendations and
selection.
(8) Performing hearing aid fittings, programming, and adjustments.
(9) Assessing hearing aid efficacy utilizing appropriate fitting
verification methodology. N.C.G.S. §93-D, updated effective August 23,
2013. 2
(10) Performing hearing aid repairs.
(11) Administering cerumen management in the course of examining
ears.
(12) Taking ear impressions, and preparing, designing, and modifying
ear molds.
(13) Providing counseling and rehabilitation services related to hearing
aids.
