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Hearing Instrument Specialist
License Description

Occupational Description


A Hearing Instrument Specialist, at the request of a Physician or a member of related professions, may make audiograms for the professional's use in consultation with the hard-of-hearing.

Licensure Requirements


Applicants must: 1. Be at least 21 years old; 2. Be of good character; 3. Have an education equivalent to a United States high school diploma; 4. Pass the International Hearing Society's (IHS) examination for Hearing Instrument Specialists administered by the Department and the Nebraska Practical Examination: A. The passing score for the written comprehensive examination (National) is determined by using the Modified Nedelsky Method; B. Passage of the Practical Examination requires a score of at least 70% in each subject examined. 4. Be either a citizen of the United States, an alien lawfully admitted into the United States who is eligible for a credential under the Uniform Credentialing Act, or a nonimmigrant who is lawfully present in the United States and who is eligible for a credential under the Uniform Credentialing Act; 5. If the applicant holds or has held a credential to provide health services, health-related services, or environmental services in Nebraska or in another jurisdiction, he or she must have the licensing agency submit to the Department a certification of his or her credential; 6. If the applicant has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, he or she must include: A. A list of any misdemeanor or felony convictions; B. A copy of the Court Record, which includes charges and disposition; C. Explanation from the applicant of the events leading to the conviction (what, when, where, why) and a summary of actions he or she has taken to address the behaviors/actions related to the convictions; D. All addiction/mental health evaluations and proof of treatment, if the conviction involved a drug and/or alcohol related offense and if treatment was obtained and/or required; E. A letter from the probation officer addressing probationary conditions and current status, if he or she is currently on probation; 7. If any disciplinary action was taken against applicant's license/registration by another state, he or she must submit a letter of explanation of the disciplinary action. A temporary license may be issued to an applicant who has met all requirements for licensure except passing the licensure examination.

Fees


License Fee- $165.00

Renewal


Renewal is required biennially by December 31 of even-numbered years. The renewal fee is $165.00. Twenty-four hours of continuing education are required biennially to qualify for renewal.
Licensing Agency
Nebraska Dept. of Health & Human Services
Public Health Division, Licensure Unit, Office of Rehabilitation & Community Services
Public Health Division, Licensure Unit, Office of Rehabilitation & Community Services
P.O. Box 94986
Lincoln, NE 68509
(402) 224 2299
dhhs.rehaboffice@nebraska.gov
Active Status Active
Active Military/Veterans A temporary license is available to military and spouses until formal license approval
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Education Degree required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 08/09/2023
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