If sponsorship is terminated, what must the sponsor do within 5 days?

• A. Notify the committee within 5 days and state the reasons for termination
• B. Notify the licensee only
• C. Submit a final report to the medical board
• D. Post a notice on the sponsor's website

Answer: (A)

The key idea is one of regulatory notification when sponsorship ends. When a sponsor–someone who oversees a licensed hearing aid dispenser–terminates the sponsorship, the sponsor must promptly inform the regulatory committee within five days and include the reasons for termination. This requirement helps the board keep accurate oversight of who is supervising each licensee, ensures there’s a clear path for reassignment or new sponsorship, and protects public safety by letting the board assess any implications of the termination.

Informing only the licensee does not fulfill the board’s oversight duties, and submitting a final report to the medical board is not appropriate since the medical board is not the authority over hearing aid dispensers. Posting a notice on a sponsor’s website also does not satisfy the formal regulatory notification requirement or ensure the board receives the official record of why sponsorship ended.