(225 ILCS 50/9) (from Ch. 111, par. 7409)

(Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 103-495)

(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2026)

Sec. 9. Areas of examination.

The examination required by Section 8
shall be set forth by rule and demonstrate the
applicant's technical qualifications by:

(a) Tests of knowledge in the following areas as they pertain to the testing, selecting,

recommending, fitting, and selling of hearing instruments:

(1) characteristics of sound;

(2) the nature of the ear; and

(3) the function and maintenance of hearing instruments.

(b) Practical tests of proficiency in techniques as they pertain to the fitting of

hearing instruments shall be prescribed by the Department, set forth by rule, and include candidate qualifications in the following areas:

(1) pure tone audiometry including air conduction testing and bone conduction

testing;

(2) live voice or recorded voice speech audiometry, including speech reception,

threshold testing and speech discrimination testing;

(3) masking;

(4) proper selection and adaptation of a hearing instrument;

(5) taking earmold impressions;

(6) proper maintenance procedures; and

(7) a general knowledge of the medical and physical contra-indications to the use

and fitting of a hearing instrument.

(c) Knowledge of the general medical and hearing rehabilitation facilities in the area

being served.

(d) Knowledge of the provisions of this Act and the rules promulgated
hereunder.

(Source: P.A. 96-683, eff. 1-1-10.)

(Text of Section after amendment by P.A. 103-495)