Florida § 484.045 - Licensure by examination.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 484.045 — Licensure by examination., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 484.045. Licensure by examination.
(1) Any person desiring to be licensed as a hearing aid specialist shall apply to the department on a form approved by the department. (2) The department shall license each applicant who the board certifies meets all of the following criteria: (a) Has completed the application form and remitted the required fees. (b) Has submitted to background screening in accordance with s. 456.0135. (c) Is of good moral character. (d) Is 18 years of age or older. (e) Is a graduate of an accredited high school or its equivalent. (f)1. Has met the requirements of the training program; or 2.a. Has a valid, current license as a hearing aid specialist or its equivalent from another state and has been actively practicing in such capacity for at least 12 months; or b. Is currently certified by the National Board for Certification in Hearing Instrument Sciences and has been actively practicing for at least 12 months. (g) Has passed an examination, as prescribed by board rule. (h) Has demonstrated, in a manner designated by rule of the board, knowledge of state laws and rules relating to the fitting and dispensing of prescription hearing aids. (3) A person who fails the examination may make application for reexamination to the appropriate examining entity, as prescribed by board rule.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 484.045
What does Florida Statutes § 484.045 cover?
Section 484.045 ("Licensure by examination.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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