The training shall consist of which components?

• A. 40 hours with the audiometer
• B. 160 hours of hearing aid dispenser procedures
• C. Reading all the books and articles relation to hearing aid dispensing specified in a list by the committee
• D. All of the above

Answer: (D)

The training must include all three components, so the best choice is the one that combines them. In New Jersey, a comprehensive training program for hearing aid dispensers is required to have: 40 hours dedicated to working with the audiometer to build proficiency in audiometric testing; 160 hours of hands-on hearing aid dispenser procedures to gain practical experience in fittings, verification, and related clinical tasks; and reading all books and articles related to hearing aid dispensing that the committee lists to ensure up-to-date knowledge of standards, safety, ethics, and regulatory requirements. Because each element targets a different aspect of professional competence, the program must encompass all of them.