Hearing Aid Specialists

Applicants who have completed the Florida Training Program, pursuant to Rule 64B6-8.003, F.A.C., and are seeking examination approval shall complete the following:

1. Apply for licensure by examination. Submit a completed Application for Licensure by Examination form and pay licensure fees.
2. Submit proof of minimum age requirement. Provide a copy of either a driver’s license or birth certificate demonstrating the applicant is at least 18 years old.
3. Submit proof of education. Provide ONE of the following forms of verification of completion of a high school diploma or equivalent:
   1. Copy of high school transcript with graduation date; OR
   2. Copy of diploma; OR
   3. Copy of transcripts from a completed associate’s or higher degree; OR
   4. Copy of GED certificate.
4. Submit Sponsor Report Form(s). The Sponsor Report Form shall be completed and signed by the approved Sponsor. Refer to Rule 64B6-8.003, F.A.C. for additional information regarding supervision during the Training Program.
5. Complete Florida Laws and Rules course. Submit proof of completion of a 2-hour Florida Laws and Rules course. Course must be delivered by a board-approved provider listed on CE Broker.
6. Request License Certification or Verification (if applicable). Applicants who hold or have ever held a license in another state, U.S. territory, or foreign country; no matter the status are required to provide verification of licensure. A copy of the online verification is acceptable if current and provides disciplinary history status.
7. Examination Eligibility Notification. Once the application is deemed complete, the applicant and the International Hearing Society (IHS) are notified that the candidate has become examination eligible. The candidate will receive registration information and instructions for the examination from IHS.
8. Examination Completion: Once the applicant completes licensure examination, the results are provided within 2-4 weeks following the examination.
9. Licensure Eligibility Notification: Upon receipt of successful examination completion, the Board office will notify the applicant of eligibility for licensure. The applicant will complete the Initial Licensure Application and submit the required fees. Once the licensure application and fee are received by the Board office, the licensee will be issued a license and mailed the approval letter and license within 7-10 business days.
10. Applicants who do not successfully pass the examination will be notified.

Applicants who have been actively practicing in another state for at least 12 months and do not possess NBC-HIS certification or have not passed the International Licensing Examination (I.L.E.) shall complete the following.

1. Apply for licensure by examination. Submit a completed form DH‐MQA 1155, Application for Licensure by Examination and checkmark the box for “Application for Licensure and Examination”.  If you are re-examining, checkmark the box for “Re-Examination”.
2. Submit copies of Sales receipts. The applicant must submit copies of 2 sales receipts per month for 12 months.The applicant’s signature must be clearly visible, but for privacy purposes, the client’s last name may be redacted. If receipts are not available, a written statement from the applicant’s previous employer that the applicant was employed and had an average of 2 sales per month, as evidenced by receipts, is an acceptable alternative.
3. Submit proof of minimum age requirement. Provide a copy of either a driver’s license or birth certificate demonstrating the applicant is at least 18 years old.
4. Submit proof of education. Provide ONE of the following forms of verification
   of completion of a high school diploma or equivalent:
   1. Copy of high school transcript with graduation date; OR
   2. Copy of diploma; OR
   3. Copy of transcripts from a completed associate’s or higher degree; OR
   4. Copy of GED certificate.
5. Complete Florida Laws and Rules course. Submit proof of completion of a 2-hour Florida Laws and Rules course. Course must be delivered by a board-approved provider listed on CE Broker
6. Request License Certification or Verification. Applicants who hold or have ever held a license in another state, U.S. territory, or foreign country; no matter the status are required to provide verification of licensure. A copy of the online verification is acceptable if current and provides disciplinary history status.
7. Examination Eligibility Notification. Once the application is deemed complete, the applicant and the International Hearing Society (IHS) are notified that the candidate has become examination eligible. The candidate will receive registration information and instructions for the examination from IHS.
8. Examination Completion: Once the applicant completes licensure examination, the results are provided within 2-4 weeks following the examination.
9. Licensure Eligibility Notification: Upon receipt of successful examination completion, the Board office will notify the applicant of eligibility for licensure. The applicant will complete form DH-MQA 1156, Initial Licensure Application and submit the required fees. Once the licensure application and fee are received by the Board office, the licensee will be issued a license and mailed the approval letter and license within 7-10 business days.
10. Applicants who do not successfully pass the examination will be notified.

Applicants who have been actively practicing in another state for at least 12 months and possess current NBC-HIS certification or has passed the International Licensing Examination (I.L.E.) shall complete the following.

1. Apply for licensure by examination. Submit a completed form, DH‐MQA 1155, and checkmark the box for “Hearing Aid Specialist Licensure”.
2. Submit copies of Sales receipts. Applicant must submit at least two (2) sales receipts per month for twelve (12) months each receipt bearing the applicant’s signature and address of place(s) of business. The applicant’s signature must be clearly visible, but for privacy purposes, the client’s last name may be redacted. If receipts are not available, a written statement from the applicant’s previous employer that the applicant was employed and had an average of two (2) sales per month, as evidenced by receipts, is an acceptable alternative.
3. Submit proof of current National Board for Certification in Hearing Instrument Sciences (NBC-HIS) certification. The applicant must contact the NBC-HIS and request they send proof of your current National Board Certification directly to the Board Office.
4. Submit proof of minimum age requirement. Provide a copy of either a driver’s license or birth certificate demonstrating the applicant is at least 18 years old.
5. Submit proof of education. Provide ONE of the following forms of verification of completion of a high school diploma or equivalent:
   1. Copy of high school transcript with graduation date; OR
   2. Copy of diploma; OR
   3. Copy of transcripts from an associate’s or higher degree; OR
   4. Copy of GED certificate.
6. Complete Florida Laws and Rules course. Submit proof of completion of a 2-hour Florida Laws and Rules course. Course must be delivered by a board-approved provider listed on CE Broker.
8. Request License Certification or Verification (if applicable). Applicants who hold or have ever held a license in another state, U.S. territory, or foreign country; no matter the status are required to provide verification of licensure. A copy of the online verification is acceptable if current and provides disciplinary history status.
9. Examination Eligibility Notification. Once the application has been deemed complete and the applicant has submitted the required fees by the Board office, the license will be issued a license and mailed the approval letter and license within 7-10 business days.

If you did not pass your most recent examination attempt, you are eligible to apply for re-examination. Please see the following steps below:

1. Apply for licensure by re-examination. Applicant submits the Application for Licensure by Examination along with the appropriate licensure fees listed ($150) on the application instructions, pursuant to Rule 64B6-2.005, F.A.C. Please ensure that all fields are completed as instructed.
2. After review, if the application is deemed complete, the applicant is notified in writing by the International Hearing Society (IHS) that the individual is an eligible examination candidate. The candidate will receive registration information and instructions for the examination from IHS.
3. Applicant sits for licensure examination. Applicant will be notified within 2-4 weeks of their pass/fail status. Note: The Board office is not able to provide the applicant with his or her score or score report.
4. Passing applicants will be notified of their eligibility for licensure and will be mailed the Initial Licensure Form which they will need to submit to the Board Office along with the licensure fee. Once the Board Office receives the licensure form and fee the licensee will be issued a license and mailed the approval letter and license within 7-10 business days.
5. Failing applicants will be notified of their unsuccessful examination attempt and can apply for future examinations with the Board Office.