Exam Preview for 40373: Laws, Regulations and Professional Conduct

Laws, Regulations and Professional Conduct for Hearing Aid Dispensing in New York

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1. In NYS, an individual hearing aid dispenser (HAD) registration is required for which of the following? Administrative assistant (front office staff) and HAD owners Non-audiologist dispenser and Audiologist dispenser A student clinician Billing personnel
2. In NYS, how often must hearing aid dispenser registration be renewed? Every 2 years for individuals and for each business location. Every 3 years for individuals and for each business location. Every 4 years for individuals and for each business location. Never
3. In NYS, which statement must be on the audiogram completed by an Audiologist for persons who are hearing aid candidates but have not had a medical evaluation or have no medical referral? "This is an audiological evaluation and is not a medical examination." "This information is intended for the sole purpose of fitting or selecting a hearing aid and is not a medical examination or an audiological evaluation." "This is an audiological evaluation." "This is only a comprehensive hearing examination."
4. In NYS, which of the following records pertaining to the sale of a hearing aid are among those that need to be maintained? Files for each customer including tests; fitting selection data. Sales, rentals and servicing paper work for 6 years. Correspondence from consumers & file of advertisements. All of the above
5. In December 2016, the FDA issued a guidance document announcing the promulgation of regulations for over-the-counter hearing aids, with final regulations released August 17, 2022, and effective October 17, 2022. For Prescription hearing aids: The recent FDA Regulations makes all state laws for Prescription hearing aids null and void. No medical or hearing evaluation, or prior medical clearance is required by the FDA for Prescription hearing aid purchase. NY state laws and regulations only requires medical evaluation and prior medical clearance prior to hearing aid use in people under the age of 18. NY state laws and regulations no longer require the use of a waiver for individuals who elect not to have a medical evaluation prior to purchasing prescription hearing aids.