The scope of practice of the hearing aid dispenser shall include: A. the measurement and evaluation of the sensitivity of human hearing by means of appropriate behavioral testing equipment for the purpose of amplification; B. the otoscopic observation of the outer ear in connection with the evaluation of hearing and the fitting of hearing aids and for the purpose of referral to other professionals; C. the fabrication of ear impressions or ear molds for the purpose of selecting and fitting hearing aids; D. the analysis of hearing aid function by means of the appropriate testing equipment; E. the selection and fitting of hearing aids with appropriate instruction, orientation, counseling and management regarding the use and maintenance of these devices; and F. the modification and general servicing of hearing aids. History: Laws 1996, ch. 57, § 6. ANNOTATIONSRepeals and reenactments. — Laws 1996, ch. 57, § 27 repealed 61-14B-6 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1981, ch. 249, § 6, relating to persons and practices not restricted by provisions of the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Act, and § 6 of that act enacted the above section, effective July 1, 1996. Delayed repeals. ating to persons and practices not restricted by provisions of the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Act, and § 6 of that act enacted the above section, effective July 1, 1996. Delayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-14B-25 NMSA 1978. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — Validity and construction of state statutes regulating hearing aid fitting or sales, 96 A.L.R.3d 1030.
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