State Codes and Statutes
Statutes > New-mexico > Chapter-61 > Article-14b > Section-61-14b-661-14B-6. Scope of practice; hearing aid dispenser. (Repealed effective July 1, 2016.)
The scope of practice of the hearing aid dispenser shall include:
A. the measurement and evaluation of the sensitivity of human hearing by means of appropriate behavioral testing equipment for the purpose of amplification;
B. the otoscopic observation of the outer ear in connection with the evaluation of hearing and the fitting of hearing aids and for the purpose of referral to other professionals;
C. the fabrication of ear impressions or ear molds for the purpose of selecting and fitting hearing aids;
D. the analysis of hearing aid function by means of the appropriate testing equipment;
E. the selection and fitting of hearing aids with appropriate instruction, orientation, counseling and management regarding the use and maintenance of these devices; and
F. the modification and general servicing of hearing aids.
