What is the maximum number of temporary licensees a sponsor may supervise at one time?

• A. No more than two
• B. No more than three
• C. No more than four
• D. No limit

Answer: (A)

Supervision limits are about ensuring adequate oversight when a sponsor guides temporary licensees. The sponsor must be a licensed hearing aid dispenser responsible for the supervisee’s practice, and the board wants to maintain close, hands-on supervision to protect patient safety and ensure quality care. Limiting to two temporary licensees at one time makes this feasible so the sponsor can review cases, sign off on procedures, and address any issues promptly.

If there were more, the sponsor wouldn’t be able to provide the direct, ongoing supervision required, increasing risk to patients and noncompliance with board rules. Therefore, the maximum is no more than two temporary licensees supervised at once. The other options would either overstate the supervisory capacity or ignore the board’s explicit limit.