Sec. 401.403. PRACTICE BY AUDIOLOGISTS. (a) An audiologist may:
(1) engage in any act necessary to:
(A) evaluate hearing;
(B) train in the use of amplification, including hearing instruments;
(C) make earmolds for hearing instruments;
(D) fit, dispense, and sell hearing instruments; or
(E) manage cerumen;
(2) participate in consultation regarding noise control and hearing conservation;
(3) provide evaluations of environment or equipment, including calibration of equipment used in testing auditory functioning and hearing conservation; and
(4) perform basic speech and language screening tests and procedures consistent with the audiologist's training.
(b) A person who meets the requirements of this chapter for licensing as an audiologist or audiologist intern and who fits and dispenses hearing instruments must:
(1) register with the department the person's intention to fit and dispense hearing instruments;
(2) comply with the profession's code of ethics;
(3) comply with the federal Food and Drug Administration guidelines for fitting and dispensing hearing instruments;
(4) when providing services in this state, use a written contract that contains the department's name, mailing address, and telephone number; and
(5) follow the guidelines adopted by commission rule for a 30-day trial period on every hearing instrument purchased.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 1.077, eff. September 1, 2015.
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