About Us | Kansas Board Of Hearing Aid Examiners

History and Mission

The Kansas Board of Examiners in the Fitting and Dispensing of Hearing Instruments was established in 1968. The mission of the Board is to establish and enforce standards to ensure that the people of Kansas receive competent and ethical hearing aid care.

Exams

Practical exams are also administered to coincide with board meetings. For further information regarding the exams please view the exam overview page.

Board Members

The Board is appointed by the Governor and is composed of five members; three licensed hearing instrument dispensers and two who are representatives of the general public. The three hearing instrument dispensers must have been licensed by the State of Kansas for at least five years. The Board also employs one, part-time executive officer. The Board meets twice a year (spring and fall).

Current Members

Dana Jacobson, Au.D.

Associated Audiologists, Senior Audiologist, Fitter and Dispenser of Hearing Instruments

Erica Mears, Au.D.

Midwest Hearing Aids, Clinical Audiologist

Tim Stanton

Hearing Solutions, Owner, Fitter and Dispenser of Hearing Instruments

Frequently Asked Questions

Do applicants that hold an Au.D. or Ph.D. in Audiology have to take the practical or written exams?

No. According to Statutes, those that have obtained an Au.D./Ph.D. from an accredited university are exempt from taking the state written and practical exams.

How do I apply for temporary licensure?

Temporary Hearing Instrument Dispensing License Process

Pay $100 application fee and $100 temporary license fee on the link on the website. .

For further details regarding license process please visit the license procedure page.

How do I renew a license?

Licensees will receive a renewal packet no less than 30 days prior to the expiration of their dispensing license. It will contain all information needed to renew your dispensing license. CEUs, audiometer calibration, and all current contact information will need to be provided.

How do I verify a license?

Licenses can be verified by using our online verification tool located here.

How many continuing education units are required each year?

10 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are required for annual license renewal. The CEUs must be obtained from July 1 to June 30th annually.

*****Due to the continued concerns surrounding in-person conferences during the COVID pandemic, the Kansas Board of Examiners in the Fitting and Dispensing of Hearing Instruments will continue to permit all 10 continuing education units, required for annual renewal, be obtained online for the 2022-2023 renewal period (July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023).

What are requirements for a reciprocal dispensing license in Kansas?

Pursuant to K.S.A. 74-5814, the board may issue a license to a person who is currently licensed to practice fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments in another jurisdiction if there is:

Continuous licensure to practice fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments during the five years immediately preceding the application with at least the minimum professional experience as established by rules and regulations of the board; and
The absence of disciplinary actions of a serious nature brought by a licensing board or agency of another jurisdiction.

For full details, visit the licensure procedure page.

What are the dates of the next practical exams and board meetings?

The dates of the next two practical exams are listed below:

Thursday, October 6, 2022

Thursday, April 13, 2023

The next Board Meeting will be held on Thursday, April 13, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Emporia State University

Please email Mark Shaver mark.shaver@ks.gov for information regarding this meeting.

Contact

Mark Shaver, Executive Officer

P.O. Box 552 Rose Hill KS, 67133

mark.shaver@ks.gov p: (833) 335-2423 f: (833) 411-1254

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