| Formal Name: | Board of Hearing Instrument Specialists |
| Contact Person: | Claire Covert-ByBee Program Manager, Office of Rehabilitation and Community Services DHHS Licensure Unit PO Box 94986 Lincoln, NE 68509-4986 402-471-0547 |
| Purpose: | (1) The purpose of each board is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public as prescribed in the Uniform Credentialing Act. (2) The duties of each board include, but are not limited to, (a) setting the minimum standards of proficiency and competency in accordance with section 38-126, (b) providing recommendations in accordance with section 38-149, (c) providing recommendations related to the issuance or denial of credentials, disciplinary action, and changes in legislation, and (d) providing the department with recommendations on regulations to carry out the Uniform Credentialing Act in accordance with section 38-126. For reference, fitting hearing aids is the measurement of human hearing involving the sale of hearing aids. |
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