Applicant Information

Licensure Requirements
The department shall license each applicant who the board certifies:

• Has completed the application form and remitted the required fees

• Submits three letters of good moral character

• Is 18 years of age

• Is a graduate of an accredited high school or its equivalent

• Submits two photographs

• Meets either (1) or (2) below:
  (1) Has met the requirements of the training program; or
  (2) (a) Has a valid, current license as a hearing aid specialist or its equivalent from another state and has been actively practicing in such capacity for at least 12 months; or (b) Is currently certified by the National Board for Certification in Hearing Instrument Sciences and has been actively practicing for at least 12 months.

• Has passed the licensure examination, which is the International Licensing Examination (ILE) for the Hearing Instrument Dispenser.

• Has submitted a notarized laws and rules affidavit

• Has submitted proof of taking a two hour course on the prevention of medical errors

If licensed in another state, territory, or jurisdiction of the United States, must have license verification form sent directly to the board office from that office that issued the license or certification.

If an applicant fails to complete the application within 12 months of its receipt in the Board office, he shall be required to apply as an initial applicant.

Requirements to register in the Hearing Aid Specialist Training Program:

The training program is a minimum of six months in length and a trainee must obtain and complete the National Hearing Aid Home Study Course.  Upon completion of the training program, a trainee shall take the first available licensure examination offered by the department.

• Completes the application form and remits the required fee

• Submits one photograph

• Submits a completed sponsor registration form

Requirements to qualify as the sponsor of a trainee:

• Has an active Florida hearing aid specialist license with an established place of business
• Must have possessed the active Florida license for at least two consecutive years immediately prior to sponsorship
• Must have been actively practicing the dispensing of hearing aids for at least two consecutive years immediately prior to sponsorship
• Must be Board certified by the National Board for Certification in Hearing Instrument Sciences
• Must not have been disciplined during the past four years and
• May not sponsor more than three trainees at any one time