Which of the following is required for applicants who are not eligible for license by endorsement but wish to sit for the licensing examination?

• A. A minimum of two years of full-time independent experience in dispensing, fitting, and selling hearing aids
• B. A bachelor's degree in audiology
• C. Completion of a formal internship in a hospital setting
• D. Passing an ethics examination

Answer: (A)

The major idea here is what the licensing board requires for someone who isn’t eligible by endorsement to sit for the exam. The board looks for real-world, hands-on experience in the core duties of the profession before you take the test. The option describing two years of full-time independent experience in dispensing, fitting, and selling hearing aids is the standard threshold that shows you’ve had substantial practice handling the responsibilities you’ll be tested on.

A bachelor’s degree in audiology is not specified as a prerequisite to sit for the exam, and a hospital internship isn’t required either. An ethics examination isn’t listed as a prerequisite to sit for the licensing exam in this context. The emphasis is on demonstrated practical experience rather than specific degrees or internships.