Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Board for Hearing Aid Specialists and Opticians
Hearing Aid Specialists Regulations
[18 VAC 80 ‑ 20]
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CLOSED Opened on 2/13/2012 and Ended on 3/14/2012
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| Comment Title | Commenter | |
|---|---|---|
| Audiologist should be exempt from the hearing aid specialist exam | Bethany Magee, B.S. James Madison University 3rd year AuD student | 3/14/12 10:45 pm |
| Audiologst exemption from unnecessary duplication of license for hearing aids | Dr. Susan L. Herr, Audiologist Centers For Hearing Care Liberty, OH | 3/14/12 10:31 pm |
| Audiology and hearing aid specialist license | Martinb L. Lenhardt, Au.D., Ph.D. Virginia Commonwealth University | 3/14/12 8:25 pm |
| Audiology and hearing aid specialist license | Martin L. lenhardt, Au.D., Ph.D. Ceres Biotechnology, LLC | 3/14/12 8:21 pm |
| I support the exemption of audiologists from taking the HA Dispenser Examination | Marian Fredner,M.S.CCC-A/FAAA Albemarle Audiology,Charlottesville | 3/14/12 4:50 pm |
| No More Testing for Audiologists!!! | Freda White, Culpeper Hearing Center LLC | 3/14/12 2:32 pm |
| Audiologists have extensive training in hearing aids - redundant licensing is unnecessary | Chris Clinard, Ph.D. James Madison University | 3/14/12 2:30 pm |
| Hearing aid licensure exam requirement for AuDs is redundant | Sara Blankenship, James Madison University | 3/14/12 1:01 pm |
| Hearing aid licensure exam requirement for AuDs is redundant | Sara Blankenship, James Madison University | 3/14/12 1:00 pm |
| Exempt Certified State Licensed Audiologists from HAD Examination and double licensure | Dianne Schindler, Au.D. Board Certified Audiologist | 3/14/12 12:02 pm |
| VA audiologists exempt from additional licencing exam re: hearing aids. | Jo Manette Nousak, DoD, National Intrepid Center of Excellence | 3/14/12 11:48 am |
| Audiologists Exceed Requirements and Expectations | Verleyne Andrews, B.A., James Madison University | 3/14/12 11:39 am |
| Audiologist and hearing aid licensure | Anne E Hogan, MS, CCC-A | 3/14/12 11:09 am |
| Licensed audiologists should not have to take the hearing aid evaluation | Beth Hulvey, James Madison University AuD student | 3/14/12 9:44 am |
| HA/audiologist lic. board & exams | Dr. Karen Mercer, Audiologist | 3/14/12 9:41 am |
| Amendments to Board for Hearing Aid Specialists Regulations 2012 | Scott D. Rankins, M.S., CCC-SLP, Past President SpeechLanguage Hearing Asoc | 3/14/12 7:06 am |
| Audiologists go through rigorous training in hearing aids - dispensing license tests are redundant | Ayasakanta Rout, Ph.D. James Madison University | 3/13/12 11:14 pm |
| Audiologists go through rigorous training in hearing aids - dispensing license tests are redundant | Ayasakanta Rout, Ph.D. James Madison University | 3/13/12 10:53 pm |
| Audiologist should not have to sit for the hearing aid specialist examination | The Audiology Offices, LLC | 3/13/12 10:52 pm |
| Audiologists should be exempt from taking the hearing aid dispenser's examination | Richard Navarro, Ph.D, CCC-A, Board Certified Audiologist | 3/13/12 8:13 pm |
| Public comment change to HA regulations to allow audiologists to waive exam | Brenda M. Ryals, James Madison University | 3/13/12 6:00 pm |
| Audiologist do not need to duplicate licensing | Jason R. Howe, MS, FAAA; Yankton Medical Clinic, PC | 3/13/12 3:35 pm |
| Licensed audiologists should be exempt from hearing aid examination | David Narburgh, CCC-SLP, Prince William Speech and Heairng Center, Inc. | 3/13/12 2:47 pm |
| Hearing Aid Specialist License is Ridiculous | Kathryn S. Trolenberg, M.Ed, Riverside ENT Physicians & Surgeons | 3/13/12 2:32 pm |
| Duplication of testing for audiologists | Elizabeth Barrows, Maico Audiological Services | 3/13/12 2:22 pm |
| AuD Exempt from HA Examination | Jamie Clark, AuD James Madison University | 3/13/12 12:30 pm |
| Audiologist and hearing aid dealers licence. | Jessica Prewitt, Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA, Ohio Licensed Audiologist | 3/13/12 10:41 am |
| Audiologists should not be required to have a separate license for hearing aid dispensing | Beth Kennedy, Au.D., CCC-A | 3/13/12 9:11 am |
| HA dispensing exam | Maegan Mapes Au.D. | 3/13/12 6:33 am |
| Virginia Audilogists | MIchael Smith, MD Hearing | 3/12/12 6:23 pm |
| AuD licensure | Mary Ann C. Gaskin, AuD | 3/12/12 5:40 pm |
| Redundant & Archaic | Asiyah, CONCERNED PARENT OF AN AUDIOLOGIST | 3/12/12 5:15 pm |
| Audiologists should be exempt from Hearing Aid Specialist Board examination. | Danny W.Gnewikow, Ph.D., Audiologist; Audiology Hearing Aid Associates | 3/12/12 4:22 pm |
| Audiologists should be exempt from the examination requirements of dual licensure | Kim Cavitt, AuD, Audiology Resources, Inc. | 3/12/12 3:55 pm |
| Audiologists to be exempt from hearing aid license examination | Abigail Poyser, Au.D., Phonak | 3/12/12 2:46 pm |
| Audiologist exemption from HAS exam | Christine Eubanks, Ph.D. CCC-A, FAAA VCU Department of Audiology | 3/12/12 2:18 pm |
| Regulations for Hearing Aid specialists 2012 | Rupa Balachandran, PhD., President, California Academy of Audiology | 3/12/12 1:02 pm |
| Audiology exam | Linda A Burba Au.D | 3/12/12 12:39 pm |
| Audiologist Exempt From Dual Licensure Requirement | Nancy N. Green, Au.D., FL Licensed Audiologist | 3/12/12 12:38 pm |
| Licensed Audiologists should not have to take the HAD exam. | Kathleen Vivaldi, Au.D. | 3/12/12 12:03 pm |
| Hearing Aid Dispensing and Licensure Law in Virginia. | Todd Gibson, Au.D. | 3/12/12 12:00 pm |
| Proposed changes to VA HAS Regulations | Kara Gray, Au.D., Naval Health Clinic Quantico | 3/12/12 11:52 am |
| Dual Licensure for Audiologists dispensing hearing aids | Reed Norwood, AuD | 3/12/12 11:27 am |
| Licensed audiologists in VA should be exempt from redundant hearing aid dispensing examination | Carolyn Smaka, Au.D. | 3/12/12 10:54 am |
| Hearing Aid Dispensing for Audiologist without state examination | George R. Cook, AuD, CCC-A Occupational Audiologist | 3/12/12 9:44 am |
| Audiologists Exemption from Dual Licensure | Erin L. Miller, Au.D. | 3/12/12 9:24 am |
| hearing aid examination exemption | Shantell D. Lewis, AuD | 3/12/12 8:58 am |
| Waiver for audiologists and HA specialist examination | Carrie Mills | 3/12/12 8:25 am |
| HA specialist regulation changes | Wendy Pulliam, SHAV | 3/12/12 8:07 am |
| AUDIOLOGISTS IN VIRGINIA - SHOULD BE EXEMPT FROM THE HEARING INSTRUMENT REGULATIONS | Dr. Deborah Dempesy AuD, Dempesy Audiology LLC dba All Ears Hearing Center | 3/12/12 6:14 am |
| hearing aid licensing waiver | Marcia Raggio, Ph.D. | 3/11/12 11:41 pm |
| Audiologists do not need a separate license | Patricia Gaffney, AuD- Nova Southeastern University | 3/11/12 10:55 pm |
| No need for hearing aid license | Kimberly Barry, Au.D. | 3/11/12 6:51 pm |
| Amendment to remove requirement for dual licensure for Audiologists | Therese C. Walden, Au.D., Walter Reed Medical Center | 3/11/12 4:01 pm |
| Rigorous education and training of Doctors of Audiologuy | Pat Kricos, University of Florida | 3/11/12 1:07 pm |
| Au.D. professionals should be exempt from examination | Kay Alley, M.S., CCC-SLP | 3/11/12 8:14 am |
| Audiologists should be exempt from the Virginia Hearing Aid Dealer's licensure | Linda Carr-Kraft, M.A, CCC-A, FAAA | 3/10/12 11:29 pm |
| Audiologist’s exemption from Hearing Aid Licensure | Larry Engelmann, Au.D.; Audiology Clinic, Inc. | 3/10/12 10:13 pm |
| Audiologists should not be required to hold hearing aid license | Beth | 3/10/12 7:15 pm |
| Proposed changes to Virginia HAS code | Don Schum, Ph.D., Oticon, Inc. | 3/10/12 5:43 pm |
| Unnecessary licensure duplication | Susan Chadwick, Au.D., CCC-A Board Certified in Audiology | 3/9/12 7:45 pm |
| VA regs for licensed audiologists | Dr. Bettie Borton | 3/9/12 5:08 pm |
| proposed changes in the Hearing Aid Speciality Code - Audiologists should be exempt from the exam | Justine Weaver, University of Virginia student | 3/9/12 4:47 pm |
| Audiologists more than qualified to dispense hearing instruments | Dr. Leslie Lesner, Lesner Hearing Center | 3/9/12 4:35 pm |
| Audiologist Waiver of HA Exam | Robert Scharber, Au.D. F-AAA East Valley Hearing Center,Inc. | 3/9/12 3:58 pm |
| Hearing aid specialist exam and license for audiologists | David Taylor, MA, Ears to You | 3/9/12 3:57 pm |
| Audiology training far surpasses the minimal Hearing Aid License requirements | Danica Billingsly, Au.D. | 3/9/12 3:34 pm |
| Amendments to Hearing Aid Specialists Regulations | Thomas E. Borton, Ph.D., Doctors Hearing Clinic, Montgomery, Alabama | 3/9/12 3:26 pm |
| Unnecessary for Audiologists to obtain dispenser's license! | Sally Elder-Christensen, AuD/CCC-A; Maico Audiological Services | 3/9/12 3:13 pm |
| Waiver for audiologists | Advanced Hearing Aids & Audiology, LLC | 3/9/12 3:00 pm |
| Exam Exemption for Licensed Au.D. audiologists | Lori Gardner, Au.D., Audiologist, Hear Virginia | 3/9/12 2:37 pm |
| Audiologists should not need duplicate Hearing Aid Dispenser Certification | Kristen Kramer, AuD, CCC-A | 3/9/12 2:35 pm |
| Audiologists taking the Hearing Aid Examination | Theresa H. Bartlett, Au.D., Virginia Hearing Consultants, LLC | 3/9/12 2:20 pm |
| Doctors of Audiology should be exempt for examination | Dr. Maria Morrison | 3/9/12 2:12 pm |
| Licensed Virginia Audiologists should be exempt from taking the HA Dispenser Examination | Donna Marie Mallory, Au.D, CCC-A Culpeper Hearing Center | 3/9/12 1:33 pm |
| Hearing aid licensure is duplication | Mavis W. Garrett, Au.D., CCC-A | 3/8/12 3:44 pm |
| Proposed changes to hearing aid dispensing license | sandy burkes-campbell Maico Audiological Services, Newport News, Chesapeake | 3/7/12 8:44 pm |
| Licensed Doctors of Audiology should be exempt from the hearing aid examination | Melissa D. Albright, Au.D. | 3/6/12 10:30 am |
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