Hearing Aid Dispenser Law Exam For NJ
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Basic components of hearing aid - CORRECT ANSWER Microphone, amplifier, and receiver
The needs of the patient can be adapted by - CORRECT ANSWER Acoustic gain, frequency
response, and maximum power output
Practice of dispensing and fitting of hearing aids - CORRECT ANSWER Evaluation or
measurement of the power or range of human hearing by audiometer or other tool and consequent
selection of adaptation or sale of hearing aids intended to compensate for hearing loss including
making impression of ear
Hearing aid dispenser - CORRECT ANSWER Person engaged in the fitting and selling of
hearing aids to a person with impaired hearing
Hearing aid dispenser examining committee - CORRECT ANSWER Consists of 6 members
who are appointed by the governor and 1 member is the director of consumer affairs or designated
representative.
3 members of the committee shall hold - CORRECT ANSWER Hearing aid dispenser license 3
years prior to the position and appropriate certification
One member shall be - CORRECT ANSWER A physician and diplomats of the board of
otolaryngology
One member shall be - CORRECT ANSWER A clinical audiologist and hold certification from
ASHA
One member shall be - CORRECT ANSWER Public member to represent the interests of the
general public
,How long does the term last - CORRECT ANSWER 5 years and no more than 2 terms
How much does a committee member receive in compensation? - CORRECT ANSWER $25
for each day of actual service in attending meetings and will also be reimbursed for necessary travel
expenses as long as it doesn't exceed $1000
What does the committee do - CORRECT ANSWER Ascertain the facts concerning the
dispensing and sale of hearing aids, for the purpose of determining the need for and desirability of
rules and regulations to promote the health, safety, and welfare of the public and to effectuate the
purposes of this act and to aid the committee in the performance of its powers and duties here under.
They shall make and promulgate rules and regulations to the Administrative Procedures Act
Course of instruction - CORRECT ANSWER The committee may recommend the preparation
and administration by the state department of education, department of higher education or public
institutions concerned with the fitting and selection of hearing aids. They may require licensees to
complete a course of instruction as a condition of licensure. They shall publish and distribute
information regarding examination requirement and may require examination or attendant of courses
as a stipulation of licensure
Application of licensure - CORRECT ANSWER Shall file with the secretary of the committee
stating that he/she is a good moral character, more than 18 years old, has received training, and has
had experience in the practice and fitting of hearing aids
What is the fee for submitting an application and taking the examination - CORRECT
ANSWER $20
The examination consists of - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Tests of knowledge in the following
areas:
- basic physics of sound
- the human hearing mechanism
- structure and function of hearing aids
2. Tests of proficiency in the following techniques
- pure tone audiometer including air conduction testing and bone conduction testing
- speech testing with live voice or recorded
, - effective masking
- recording and evaluation of audiogram a and speech audiometry to determine hearing aid candidacy
- selection and adaptation of hearing aids and testing of hearing aids
- taking earmold impressions
- other skills as may be required for the fitting of hearing aids
Tests under this section shall not include questions requiring a medical or surgical education
How long does the license last - CORRECT ANSWER 2 years
Reciprocity with other states - CORRECT ANSWER Only if the other state has equivalent to or
higher standards or stricter program for determining whether or not the applicants are qualified to
dispense hearing aids will the committee issue certificates of endorsements. The applicant is not
required to undergo any examination, investigation, or other procedure other than the payment of fees
A person who holds a certificate of endorsement - CORRECT ANSWER Shall notify the
committee in writing of the address of the place or places where he engages or intends to engage in
the practice of fitting or dispensing of hearing aids.
Temporary license will not be issued unless the applicant shows - CORRECT ANSWER That
he is or will be supervised and trained by a person who holds a valid license
If the person who holds a trainee license does not take the next examination given after the date of
issue then the license will not be renewed - CORRECT ANSWER True unless you can show
good cause
If the person fails to pass the examination the temporary license can be renewed for a period ending
30 days after the next examination - CORRECT ANSWER True however only one renewal is
allowed and may not exceed 2 consecutive years
The director of the division of consumer affairs has the power after notice and opportunity for a
hearing to revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew any license, temporary license, or certificate of
endorsement - CORRECT ANSWER True
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Basic components of hearing aid - CORRECT ANSWER Microphone, amplifier, and receiver
The needs of the patient can be adapted by - CORRECT ANSWER Acoustic gain, frequency
response, and maximum power output
Practice of dispensing and fitting of hearing aids - CORRECT ANSWER Evaluation or
measurement of the power or range of human hearing by audiometer or other tool and consequent
selection of adaptation or sale of hearing aids intended to compensate for hearing loss including
making impression of ear
Hearing aid dispenser - CORRECT ANSWER Person engaged in the fitting and selling of
hearing aids to a person with impaired hearing
Hearing aid dispenser examining committee - CORRECT ANSWER Consists of 6 members
who are appointed by the governor and 1 member is the director of consumer affairs or designated
representative.
3 members of the committee shall hold - CORRECT ANSWER Hearing aid dispenser license 3
years prior to the position and appropriate certification
One member shall be - CORRECT ANSWER A physician and diplomats of the board of
otolaryngology
One member shall be - CORRECT ANSWER A clinical audiologist and hold certification from
ASHA
One member shall be - CORRECT ANSWER Public member to represent the interests of the
general public
,How long does the term last - CORRECT ANSWER 5 years and no more than 2 terms
How much does a committee member receive in compensation? - CORRECT ANSWER $25
for each day of actual service in attending meetings and will also be reimbursed for necessary travel
expenses as long as it doesn't exceed $1000
What does the committee do - CORRECT ANSWER Ascertain the facts concerning the
dispensing and sale of hearing aids, for the purpose of determining the need for and desirability of
rules and regulations to promote the health, safety, and welfare of the public and to effectuate the
purposes of this act and to aid the committee in the performance of its powers and duties here under.
They shall make and promulgate rules and regulations to the Administrative Procedures Act
Course of instruction - CORRECT ANSWER The committee may recommend the preparation
and administration by the state department of education, department of higher education or public
institutions concerned with the fitting and selection of hearing aids. They may require licensees to
complete a course of instruction as a condition of licensure. They shall publish and distribute
information regarding examination requirement and may require examination or attendant of courses
as a stipulation of licensure
Application of licensure - CORRECT ANSWER Shall file with the secretary of the committee
stating that he/she is a good moral character, more than 18 years old, has received training, and has
had experience in the practice and fitting of hearing aids
What is the fee for submitting an application and taking the examination - CORRECT
ANSWER $20
The examination consists of - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Tests of knowledge in the following
areas:
- basic physics of sound
- the human hearing mechanism
- structure and function of hearing aids
2. Tests of proficiency in the following techniques
- pure tone audiometer including air conduction testing and bone conduction testing
- speech testing with live voice or recorded
, - effective masking
- recording and evaluation of audiogram a and speech audiometry to determine hearing aid candidacy
- selection and adaptation of hearing aids and testing of hearing aids
- taking earmold impressions
- other skills as may be required for the fitting of hearing aids
Tests under this section shall not include questions requiring a medical or surgical education
How long does the license last - CORRECT ANSWER 2 years
Reciprocity with other states - CORRECT ANSWER Only if the other state has equivalent to or
higher standards or stricter program for determining whether or not the applicants are qualified to
dispense hearing aids will the committee issue certificates of endorsements. The applicant is not
required to undergo any examination, investigation, or other procedure other than the payment of fees
A person who holds a certificate of endorsement - CORRECT ANSWER Shall notify the
committee in writing of the address of the place or places where he engages or intends to engage in
the practice of fitting or dispensing of hearing aids.
Temporary license will not be issued unless the applicant shows - CORRECT ANSWER That
he is or will be supervised and trained by a person who holds a valid license
If the person who holds a trainee license does not take the next examination given after the date of
issue then the license will not be renewed - CORRECT ANSWER True unless you can show
good cause
If the person fails to pass the examination the temporary license can be renewed for a period ending
30 days after the next examination - CORRECT ANSWER True however only one renewal is
allowed and may not exceed 2 consecutive years
The director of the division of consumer affairs has the power after notice and opportunity for a
hearing to revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew any license, temporary license, or certificate of
endorsement - CORRECT ANSWER True
