Hearing Aid Dealers and Fitting Licensing Board
Frequently Asked Questions Concerning Licensees
- How many trainees can I have?
You can have as many trainees as you have licensees. The ratio is 1:1.
- When does my business need to have a license?
If your business is incorporated, or it is a partnership, it must be licensed. If you operate the business as a sole proprietor if does not require a license.
- I did not renew my license last year, and now I want to get it back?
You have two years from the date your license expires to renew without having to take the examination. To renew your license you must pay the applicable fee, including the late renewal penalty, and provide documentation of the completion of ten hours of continuing education for each year the license was not renewed.
- What do I have to do if I lost my license?
To obtain a duplicate license, submit an application to the Board, along with a check or money order, payable to Treasurer, State of Ohio, in the amount of $16.00.
- Can I use my license from another state in Ohio?
No. Only persons who hold valid licenses in Ohio can fit and sell hearing aids in Ohio.
- When do I apply for a license?
When you apply to take the written examination you also submit your application for a license. The initial fee of $262.00 includes the written examination, performance examination, and your first license.
- How do I know if a continuing education course is approved by the Board?
The Board does not directly approve continuing education courses; however, any course that is approved by NIHIS (National Institute of Hearing Instrument Studies), ASHA (American Speech-Language Hearing Association, or AAA (American Academy of Audiology), is approved for continuing education credit.
Last Updated: 9/25/03 |
