Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology, and Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices: Exam and Education Schedule
The Hearing Aid Dispensing written and practical exam are given four (4) times a year. You must register a minimum of ninety (90) days prior to the examination you wish to take. The dates in 2013 are as follows:
| Practical |
Written |
Deadline to Notify Board Office |
| January 11, 2013 |
January 10, 2013 |
November 21, 2012 |
| April 05,2013 |
April 04, 2013 |
March 8, 2013 |
| July 12, 2013 |
July 11, 2013 |
May 10, 2013 |
| September 27, 2013 |
September 26, 2013 |
July 26, 2013 |
The board office will notify you of your practical and written exam times once your Registration is confirmed.
Notice: Time and date of the Practical and Written Exam are subject to change. You will be notified by the Board office of any and all changes also you need to arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled time.
You must bring the following items to your scheduled Practical Exam:
- Photo ID
- An individual that may be used as a subject that you will perform various tasks on. The individual must not be nor have been a New Mexico licensed HAD, HAD trainee or your immediate supervisor.
- BTE ear mold and tubing with materials to cut and fit
- Audiometer
- Impression material
- Audiogram
- Speakers
- Otoscope
- Otoblock
- Cleaning/Sanitizing material
- Please come fully prepared to fit Hearing Aids as you would on a normal basis
All details will be on the registration form. If you need special accommodations to take the examinations, please contact the Board office. You must request any special accommodations at the time you register on a form provided by the Board. The Board must approve the request in advance.