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What is the definition of 'practice of dispensing hearing aids'?
What is the purpose of a training permit?
How many members shall the State Board of Hearing Aid Dealers and Dispensers consist of?
What is the experience requirement for dispenser members of the State Board of Hearing Aid Dealers and Dispensers?
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Who shall appoint the members of the State Board of Hearing Aid Dealers and Dispensers?
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What is the term of office for each member of the State Board of Hearing Aid Dealers and Dispensers?
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What is the requirement for the public member of the State Board of Hearing Aid Dealers and Dispensers?
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What is the requirement for residency for members of the State Board of Hearing Aid Dealers and Dispensers?
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What is the primary purpose of the Georgia Hearing Aid Dealers and Dispensers Act?
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What is the meaning of an 'apprentice dispenser's permit' under the Georgia Hearing Aid Dealers and Dispensers Act?
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What is the term for the license required for each office, store, or location established or maintained for the dispensing of hearing aid devices or instruments in this state?
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What is the term for the license required for each individual who shall engage in the practice of dispensing hearing aid instruments or devices?
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What does the term 'hearing aid device or instrument' include, according to the Georgia Hearing Aid Dealers and Dispensers Act?
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What is the State Board of Hearing Aid Dealers and Dispensers responsible for?
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Can a licensee under the Georgia Hearing Aid Dealers and Dispensers Act be represented as a 'certified hearing aid audiologist'?
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What is the duration of an 'apprentice dispenser's permit' under the Georgia Hearing Aid Dealers and Dispensers Act?
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Study Notes
Georgia Hearing Aid Dealers and Dispensers Act
- A licensee under the Act is not considered an "audiologist" and cannot be represented as a "certified hearing aid audiologist."
- The purpose of the Act is to establish and enforce standards of competence and ethics in the dispensing of hearing aid devices or instruments.
Definitions
- "Apprentice dispenser's permit" is a temporary one-year permit for applicants in apprenticeship under a licensed dispenser.
- "Board" refers to the State Board of Hearing Aid Dealers and Dispensers.
- "Dealer's license" is required for each office, store, or location established for the dispensing of hearing aid devices or instruments.
- "Dispenser's license" is required for each individual who engages in the practice of dispensing hearing aid instruments or devices.
- "Hearing aid device or instrument" includes wearable electronic instruments or devices designed to compensate for defective human hearing.
- "License" refers to any license issued to hearing aid dealers or dispensers by the Board or the division director on behalf of the Board.
- "Practice of dispensing hearing aids" involves providing a hearing aid to a consumer by sale, rental, lease, or otherwise, including testing and other procedures to determine suitability for use of a hearing aid.
- "Training permit" is a temporary renewable six-month permit issued while the applicant is in training under the direct supervision of a licensed dispenser.
State Board of Hearing Aid Dealers and Dispensers
- The Board shall consist of seven members, including four licensed dispensers, one diplomate or eligible for certification by the American Board of Otolaryngology, one audiologist licensed under Chapter 44, and one member from the public at large.
- Each member of the Board shall be a resident of Georgia and appointed by the Governor with the approval of the Secretary of State.
- The term of office for each member is three years or until their successor has been appointed.
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This quiz is about the regulations and standards for hearing aid dealers and dispensers in the state of Georgia. It covers the certification and services of licensed professionals.
