459.05 Cross-referenceCross-reference: See also ch. HAS 7, Wis. adm. code. 459.06459.06 License by examination. 459.06(1)(1) Applicants may obtain a license by successfully passing a qualifying examination, provided the applicant is 18 years of age or older, does not have an arrest or conviction record, subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322 and 111.335, and has an education equivalent to a 4-year course in an accredited high school. 459.06(2)(2) The examination shall include but not be limited to: 459.06(2)(a)(a) Tests of knowledge in the following areas as they pertain to the fitting of hearing aids: 459.06(2)(b)(b) Practical tests of proficiency in the following techniques as they pertain to the fitting of hearing aids: 459.06(2)(b)1.1. Pure tone audiometry, including air conduction testing and bone conduction testing. 459.06(2)(b)2.2. Live voice or recorded voice speech audiometry including speech reception threshold testing and most comfortable loudness measurements and measurements of tolerance thresholds. 459.06(2)(b)4.4. Recording and evaluation of audiograms and speech audiometry to determine proper selection and adaption of a hearing aid. 459.06(3)(3) The applicant for license by examination shall appear at a time and place as the examining board designates, to be examined by means of written and practical tests in order to demonstrate that he or she is qualified to engage in the practice of ordering, fitting, and dealing in hearing aids. Such examinations shall be conducted at least twice a year and at such other times and places designated by the examining board. 459.06(4)(4) Applications for examinations shall be submitted to the examining board at least 30 days before the date set for the examination and shall be accompanied by the examination fee specified under s. 440.05 (1). 459.07459.07 Temporary trainee permit. 459.07(1)(1) An applicant who fulfills the requirements regarding age, character and high school education as set forth in s. 459.06, may obtain a trainee permit upon application to the examining board. The name of the licensee who is supervising the trainee shall appear on the face of the permit. 459.07(2)(2) Upon receiving an application under this section, accompanied by the fee under s. 440.05 (6), the examining board may grant a trainee permit which may entitle the applicant to engage in the practice of ordering, fitting, and dealing in hearing aids for a period of one year. A person holding a valid hearing instrument specialist license issued under this subchapter or a valid license to practice audiology issued under s. 459.24 (3) shall be responsible for the direct supervision and training of the applicant and shall be liable for all negligent acts and omissions of the trainee in the practice of ordering, fitting, and dealing in hearing aids. 459.07(3)(3) A trainee permit may be renewed or regranted once if the trainee shows that he or she had sufficient cause for being unable to complete the requirements for permanent licensure. 459.07(4)(4) The examining board shall encourage the establishment of educational courses for the training of all persons wishing to become licensed hearing instrument specialists. 459.08459.08 Notice to department of place of practice; notice to holders of license; how given. 459.08(1)(1) A person who holds a license shall notify the department in writing or in accordance with other notification procedures approved by the department of the regular address of the places where he or she engages or intends to engage in the practice of ordering, fitting, and dealing in hearing aids. The licensee shall inform the board of any changes in these addresses within 30 days of the change. 459.08(2)(2) The department shall keep a record of the places of practice of persons who hold licenses. 459.08(3)(3) Any notice required to be given by the department to a person who holds a license shall be mailed to the person by registered or certified mail at the address of the last place of practice of which he or she has notified the department.