Sec. 402.104. POWERS AND DUTIES REGARDING EXAMINATION. (a) The department shall develop and maintain an examination that may include written, oral, or practical tests. The department shall administer or arrange for the administration of the examination.
(b) The examination shall be administered at least twice each year.
(c) The examination must be validated by an independent testing professional.
(d) The practical examination must be administered by one or more qualified proctors selected and assigned by the department.
(e) The commission by rule shall establish the qualifications for a proctor. The rules must:
(1) require a proctor to be licensed in good standing as a hearing instrument fitter and dispenser;
(2) specify the number of years a proctor must be licensed as a hearing instrument fitter and dispenser; and
(3) specify the disciplinary actions or other actions that disqualify a person from serving as a proctor.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1062 (S.B. 663), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2011.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 1.089, eff. September 1, 2015.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 1.095, eff. September 1, 2015.
Last modified: September 28, 2016