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Virginia Temporary License for Interstate Applicants

Discretionary nonrenewable authorization lasting no more than 45 days while a complete Virginia license application is pending.

Licensing authority: Virginia Board for Hearing Aid Specialists and Opticians

Discretionary temporary licensure while a permanent application is pending
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Simultaneously submit a complete Virginia licensure application.
Board discretion
Issuance is discretionary and the temporary holder is subject to the issuing Board.
Existing license
Hold a comparable valid license or certificate from another United States jurisdiction and remain in good standing with its regulator.
Permanent licensure
Requirements for the simultaneously pending ordinary license are separate from temporary issuance.
Term
No more than 45 days; nonrenewable.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Hearing Aid Specialist License

License for fitting or dealing in prescription hearing aids.

Licensing authority: Virginia Board for Hearing Aid Specialists and Opticians · Application information

Licensure for an examination exempt Virginia doctoral audiologist
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the application and applicable fee with conviction/discipline disclosures and nonresident consent to suits.
Documentation
Provide the professional license and the certification/eligibility documentation or doctoral transcript specified in application question 13.
Examination exemption
The controlling statute exempts this applicant from all examination prerequisites.
Professional qualification
Hold a Virginia audiologist license and a doctoral degree in audiology.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Licensure for a Virginia audiologist without the statutory doctoral exemption
Application
Submit the signed application and fee and acknowledge Chapter 15 of Title 54.1 and 18VAC80-20.
Audiologist license
Hold a Virginia audiologist license without meeting the doctoral-degree exemption in section 54.1-1501(D).
Board approval
Obtain Board approval before taking examinations.
Board review
The Board may investigate qualifications or require a personal interview.
Contact information
Provide physical and email addresses; a post-office box may be secondary.
Criminal disclosure
Disclose the convictions specified by 18VAC80-20-30(A)(5); suitability is evaluated under section 54.1-204.
Education
High school completion or high-school equivalency (18VAC80-20-30(A)(2)).
Examination time limit
Pass all examinations within two years after the Board determines examination eligibility; otherwise reapply and repeat all examinations.
Licensure good standing
Good standing wherever licensed, with disclosure of past suspensions, revocations, surrenders, and discipline under 18VAC80-20-30(A)(6).
Minimum age
At least 18 years old (18VAC80-20-30(A)(1)).
Nonresident service
Maintain irrevocable consent to Department service of process for Virginia actions.
Partial waiver
The Board FAQ states: Licensed Audiologists are exempt from certain portions of the hearing aid specialist exam. Please contact the HASOPT board at 1-804-367-8509 or email hasopt@dpor.virginia.gov to determine which section you will need to take. The specific exempted portions are an applicant condition; all currently identified examinations remain leaves.
Training scope
Document training and experience in all fourteen subjects of 18VAC80-20-30(A)(3): sound physics; maintenance and repair; ear anatomy and physiology; amplification; visible disorders and medical referrals; practical selection/modification tests; audiometry; masking; audiogram and speech evaluation; earmold impressions; earmold selection; hearing-aid orientation; after-fitting checks; and social or other resources for hearing-impaired clients.
Licensure by endorsement after five years of active professional engagement
hearing aid specialist rules/regulation examination
Active practice
Demonstrate active engagement in the profession for the preceding five years; only the rules and regulations examination is required under 18VAC80-20-50(B).
Application
Submit the endorsement application and fee.
Board form requirement
The current application states: Endorsement candidates are required to pass the rules and regulations portion of the exam.
Current license
Current hearing-aid-specialist license in good standing from another jurisdiction.
Specified examination sections
18VAC80-20-50(A) requires the Board-specified examination sections; the Board may excuse portions based on applicant qualifications.
Substantial equivalence
The requirements and standards of the other license must be substantially equivalent to, and not conflict with, Virginia regulations.
Verification
Licensure/good-standing certification must be sent directly by every licensing authority and dated within 60 days, as the application requires.
Licensure by endorsement without the five year practice exception
Application
Submit the endorsement application and fee.
Board form requirement
The current application states: Endorsement candidates are required to pass the rules and regulations portion of the exam.
Current license
Current hearing-aid-specialist license in good standing from another jurisdiction.
Specified examination sections
18VAC80-20-50(A) requires the Board-specified examination sections; the Board may excuse portions based on applicant qualifications.
Substantial equivalence
The requirements and standards of the other license must be substantially equivalent to, and not conflict with, Virginia regulations.
Verification
Licensure/good-standing certification must be sent directly by every licensing authority and dated within 60 days, as the application requires.
Licensure by examination through documented education and experience
Application
Submit the signed application and fee and acknowledge Chapter 15 of Title 54.1 and 18VAC80-20.
Board approval
Obtain Board approval before taking examinations.
Board review
The Board may investigate qualifications or require a personal interview.
Contact information
Provide physical and email addresses; a post-office box may be secondary.
Criminal disclosure
Disclose the convictions specified by 18VAC80-20-30(A)(5); suitability is evaluated under section 54.1-204.
Education
High school completion or high-school equivalency (18VAC80-20-30(A)(2)).
Examination time limit
Pass all examinations within two years after the Board determines examination eligibility; otherwise reapply and repeat all examinations.
Licensure good standing
Good standing wherever licensed, with disclosure of past suspensions, revocations, surrenders, and discipline under 18VAC80-20-30(A)(6).
Minimum age
At least 18 years old (18VAC80-20-30(A)(1)).
Nonresident service
Maintain irrevocable consent to Department service of process for Virginia actions.
Training scope
Document training and experience in all fourteen subjects of 18VAC80-20-30(A)(3): sound physics; maintenance and repair; ear anatomy and physiology; amplification; visible disorders and medical referrals; practical selection/modification tests; audiometry; masking; audiogram and speech evaluation; earmold impressions; earmold selection; hearing-aid orientation; after-fitting checks; and social or other resources for hearing-impaired clients.
Training verification
Certified transcript from an accredited college or university, or notarized documentation of the required training and experience.
Licensure by examination after a registered apprenticeship
Application
Submit the signed application and fee and acknowledge Chapter 15 of Title 54.1 and 18VAC80-20.
Board approval
Obtain Board approval before taking examinations.
Board review
The Board may investigate qualifications or require a personal interview.
Contact information
Provide physical and email addresses; a post-office box may be secondary.
Criminal disclosure
Disclose the convictions specified by 18VAC80-20-30(A)(5); suitability is evaluated under section 54.1-204.
Education
High school completion or high-school equivalency (18VAC80-20-30(A)(2)).
Examination time limit
Pass all examinations within two years after the Board determines examination eligibility; otherwise reapply and repeat all examinations.
Licensure good standing
Good standing wherever licensed, with disclosure of past suspensions, revocations, surrenders, and discipline under 18VAC80-20-30(A)(6).
Minimum age
At least 18 years old (18VAC80-20-30(A)(1)).
Nonresident service
Maintain irrevocable consent to Department service of process for Virginia actions.
Training scope
Document training and experience in all fourteen subjects of 18VAC80-20-30(A)(3): sound physics; maintenance and repair; ear anatomy and physiology; amplification; visible disorders and medical referrals; practical selection/modification tests; audiometry; masking; audiogram and speech evaluation; earmold impressions; earmold selection; hearing-aid orientation; after-fitting checks; and social or other resources for hearing-impaired clients.
Training verification
Completion form from the Virginia Department of Workforce Development and Advancement showing all required related instruction, or an equivalent out-of-state registered apprenticeship. Section 54.1-1501(E) exempts apprentices from holding a license while serving in hearing-aid establishments.
Licensure by examination using equivalent military training
Application
Submit the signed application and fee and acknowledge Chapter 15 of Title 54.1 and 18VAC80-20.
Board approval
Obtain Board approval before taking examinations.
Board review
The Board may investigate qualifications or require a personal interview.
Contact information
Provide physical and email addresses; a post-office box may be secondary.
Criminal disclosure
Disclose the convictions specified by 18VAC80-20-30(A)(5); suitability is evaluated under section 54.1-204.
Education
High school completion or high-school equivalency (18VAC80-20-30(A)(2)).
Examination time limit
Pass all examinations within two years after the Board determines examination eligibility; otherwise reapply and repeat all examinations.
Licensure good standing
Good standing wherever licensed, with disclosure of past suspensions, revocations, surrenders, and discipline under 18VAC80-20-30(A)(6).
Military training
Honorably discharged applicants receive credit for substantially equivalent military training, education, or experience; only the equivalent portion is credited when the full training is not equivalent. Provide Board-requested documentation.
Minimum age
At least 18 years old (18VAC80-20-30(A)(1)).
Nonresident service
Maintain irrevocable consent to Department service of process for Virginia actions.
Training scope
Document training and experience in all fourteen subjects of 18VAC80-20-30(A)(3): sound physics; maintenance and repair; ear anatomy and physiology; amplification; visible disorders and medical referrals; practical selection/modification tests; audiometry; masking; audiogram and speech evaluation; earmold impressions; earmold selection; hearing-aid orientation; after-fitting checks; and social or other resources for hearing-impaired clients.
Licensure by examination after supervised permit training
Application
Submit the signed application and fee and acknowledge Chapter 15 of Title 54.1 and 18VAC80-20.
Board approval
Obtain Board approval before taking examinations.
Board review
The Board may investigate qualifications or require a personal interview.
Contact information
Provide physical and email addresses; a post-office box may be secondary.
Criminal disclosure
Disclose the convictions specified by 18VAC80-20-30(A)(5); suitability is evaluated under section 54.1-204.
Education
High school completion or high-school equivalency (18VAC80-20-30(A)(2)).
Examination time limit
Pass all examinations within two years after the Board determines examination eligibility; otherwise reapply and repeat all examinations.
Licensure good standing
Good standing wherever licensed, with disclosure of past suspensions, revocations, surrenders, and discipline under 18VAC80-20-30(A)(6).
Minimum age
At least 18 years old (18VAC80-20-30(A)(1)).
Nonresident service
Maintain irrevocable consent to Department service of process for Virginia actions.
Training scope
Document training and experience in all fourteen subjects of 18VAC80-20-30(A)(3): sound physics; maintenance and repair; ear anatomy and physiology; amplification; visible disorders and medical referrals; practical selection/modification tests; audiometry; masking; audiogram and speech evaluation; earmold impressions; earmold selection; hearing-aid orientation; after-fitting checks; and social or other resources for hearing-impaired clients.
Training verification
Sponsor certification and at least six months of training and experience under the training/temporary permit.
Expedited permanent licensure for a qualifying military spouse
Application
Submit the endorsement application and fee.
Board form requirement
The current application states: Endorsement candidates are required to pass the rules and regulations portion of the exam.
Complete application
Submit a complete application and the Military Spouse Expedited License Application.
Current license
Current hearing-aid-specialist license in good standing from another jurisdiction.
Relocation
Accompany the spouse to Virginia, an adjoining state, or the District of Columbia.
Specified examination sections
18VAC80-20-50(A) requires the Board-specified examination sections; the Board may excuse portions based on applicant qualifications.
Spouse status
Spouse is on qualifying federal active-duty orders or is a veteran who left active duty within one year before the application.
Substantial equivalence
The Board determines whether the same or similar credential is substantially equivalent and whether disqualifying disciplinary grounds exist.
Verification
Licensure/good-standing certification must be sent directly by every licensing authority and dated within 60 days, as the application requires.
Waiver
The Board may waive experience based on documentation; examination exemptions depend on the underlying endorsement qualifications. Five-year endorsement applicants need only rules and regulations under 18VAC80-20-50(B).
Licensure for an examination exempt Virginia otolaryngology physician
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the application and applicable fee with conviction/discipline disclosures and nonresident consent to suits.
Documentation
Provide the professional license and the certification/eligibility documentation or doctoral transcript specified in application question 13.
Examination exemption
The controlling statute exempts this applicant from all examination prerequisites.
Professional qualification
Hold a Virginia physician license and American Board of Otolaryngology certification or eligibility for that certification.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reapplication after a license has been expired for two years
Application
Submit the signed application and fee and acknowledge Chapter 15 of Title 54.1 and 18VAC80-20.
Board approval
Obtain Board approval before taking examinations.
Board review
The Board may investigate qualifications or require a personal interview.
Contact information
Provide physical and email addresses; a post-office box may be secondary.
Criminal disclosure
Disclose the convictions specified by 18VAC80-20-30(A)(5); suitability is evaluated under section 54.1-204.
Education
High school completion or high-school equivalency (18VAC80-20-30(A)(2)).
Examination time limit
Pass all examinations within two years after the Board determines examination eligibility; otherwise reapply and repeat all examinations.
Expired license
At two years after license expiration, reinstatement is no longer available; apply as a new applicant and meet current education, examination, and experience requirements.
Licensure good standing
Good standing wherever licensed, with disclosure of past suspensions, revocations, surrenders, and discipline under 18VAC80-20-30(A)(6).
Minimum age
At least 18 years old (18VAC80-20-30(A)(1)).
Nonresident service
Maintain irrevocable consent to Department service of process for Virginia actions.
Training scope
Document training and experience in all fourteen subjects of 18VAC80-20-30(A)(3): sound physics; maintenance and repair; ear anatomy and physiology; amplification; visible disorders and medical referrals; practical selection/modification tests; audiometry; masking; audiogram and speech evaluation; earmold impressions; earmold selection; hearing-aid orientation; after-fitting checks; and social or other resources for hearing-impaired clients.
Reinstatement following suspension for a dishonored fee payment
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Payment
Pay the fee and penalties required by statute or regulation.
Suspension basis
Suspension under section 54.1-104 for a dishonored fee payment, which that section says is not disciplinary action.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement after expiration within the two year limit
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Use the Board reinstatement form and pay the reinstatement fee.
Board review
The Board may deny reinstatement on initial-licensure or disciplinary grounds.
Status
The reinstated license retains its license number and is treated as continuous licensure under 18VAC80-20-140(C)-(D).
Time limit
Apply more than 30 days after expiration but before two years after expiration.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Biennial license renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Discipline
The Board may deny renewal on the grounds provided by the regulations.
Payment
Return the appropriate renewal fee before expiration; a license more than 30 days expired requires reinstatement.
Renewal period
Licenses expire two years after their effective date.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Renewal after an overseas military or diplomatic service extension
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Extension
Authorization remains unexpired during service and 60 days thereafter, subject to a maximum five-year extension from its original expiration.
Qualifying service
Qualifying Virginia citizens in military or diplomatic service outside the United States, and accompanying military spouses.
Renewal fee
The ordinary renewal fee and applicable renewal conditions still apply.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Universal recognition of an existing license
hearing aid specialist rules/regulation examination
Criminal record
No disqualifying conviction under section 54.1-204.
Disciplinary record
No disqualifying disciplinary history; the statutory financial-penalty exception applies only when no public health or economic harm occurred.
Existing license
Hold a current valid governmental license/certificate for a similar scope of practice for at least one year.
Fees
Pay applicable fees and provide the required licensing verification.
Good standing
No pending investigation or unresolved complaint; remain in good standing.
Original qualification
The original licensing jurisdiction required an examination and education, training, or experience. Its own examination is an applicant condition, not a Virginia examination leaf.
State law examination
DPOR may require the Virginia rules and regulations examination; the Board determination is an applicant condition.
Universal recognition of experience in an unregulated jurisdiction
Criminal record
Meet section 54.1-205(B)(5).
Disciplinary record
Meet section 54.1-205(B)(6).
Examinations
Section 54.1-205(C)(3) requires Board-required examinations. The form requests proof of a National/Board-approved examination if already passed, or the Virginia examination after Board review if not passed. Prior proof and exemptions are applicant conditions.
Experience verification
Provide the Universal Recognition Experience Verification Form.
Fees
Pay applicable fees under section 54.1-205(B)(7).
State law examination
DPOR may additionally require the rules and regulations examination under section 54.1-205(E).
Work experience
At least three years of work with a similar scope in a United States jurisdiction that does not regulate this profession.

Temporary License for Military Spouses

Temporary authorization not exceeding 12 months while substantial-equivalency review or Virginia-specific requirements remain pending.

Licensing authority: Virginia Board for Hearing Aid Specialists and Opticians · Application information

Temporary military spouse licensure pending equivalency review
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Eligibility
Meet section 54.1-119(A): qualifying spouse/relocation, complete application, same or similar credential, and no disqualifying disciplinary act.
Pending requirements
The authorization permits practice during review or completion of Virginia-specific requirements. Those later ordinary-license requirements remain on the permanent-licensure route.
Review delay
The Board cannot complete review or a substantial-equivalency determination within 20 days of a complete application.
Term
Not more than 12 months.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Hearing Aid Specialist Training Permit

The statute calls this a training permit; the regulation calls the supervised-training authorization a temporary permit.

Licensing authority: Board for Hearing Aid Specialists and Opticians · Application information

Extension of the training permit for documented good cause
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Board discretion
The Board decides whether to grant the extension.
Documentation deadline
Submit documentation within 12 months after expiration or within six months after completion of military/Peace Corps service, whichever is later.
Good cause
Serious personal illness or injury, death of an immediate family member, military or Peace Corps service, or similar Board-approved cause.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Initial supervised training permit issuance
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Age
At least 18 years old.
Application
Submit the training/temporary permit application, sponsor agreement and fee. The application says a person who already holds or held a temporary permit is not eligible for another.
Conversion examinations
18VAC80-20-40(A)(1) directs the former permit holder to sit for examinations after the training period. Those are the separate ordinary-license issuance requirements; training-permit issuance itself requires no passed examination.
Disclosures
Provide the criminal, disciplinary, address and email disclosures and signed legal-understanding statement required by 18VAC80-20-40(C).
Education
Complete high school or a high-school equivalency course.
Sponsor
Identify a licensed sponsor who certifies responsibility, training and supervision.
Statutory name
The current statute calls this a training permit; the current implementing rule and form still call it a temporary permit.
Term
The current implementing regulation provides an 18-month training permit.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Hearing Aid Specialist Work Permit

Statutory permit for an applicant eligible for examination; issuance is discretionary and its period is to be specified by Board regulations.

Licensing authority: Virginia Board for Hearing Aid Specialists and Opticians

Discretionary work permit issuance to an examination eligible applicant
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Board discretion
The Board may issue the permit, and the holder is subject to Board regulations.
Duration
Section 54.1-1504.1(C) directs the Board to specify the permit period by regulation; the statute itself states no duration.
Eligibility
The applicant must be eligible for examination to become a licensed hearing aid specialist.
Examination relationship
Eligibility for examination is an applicant condition. Passing an examination is not an issuance condition in section 54.1-1504.1(B); obtaining the ordinary license remains a separate route.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

International Licensing Examination for Hearing Healthcare Professionals

Provider
International Hearing Society (IHS); scheduled and paid through the TestWise system at testing centers
Format
Practice-based computer-delivered multiple-choice examination; most questions present a scenario; a few questions require selecting two (or three) correct answers to earn one point; dichotomous right/wrong scoring
Exam questions
105 multiple-choice questions: 80 scored and 25 unscored pilot questions
Time limit
120 minutes (two hours)
Passing score
Pass/Fail on the overall raw score against the IHS-recommended passing score; the licensing agency makes the final decision
Exam fee
$260.00 (USD) per examination appointment, including re-takes, plus applicable taxes
Examination outline
  • Domain 1. Conduct Patient/Client Assessment (21%) (21%)
    • Objective 1.1 Apply infection control protocols (5%). Includes but is not limited to choosing appropriate infection control processes for tools and equipment; observing universal precautions for infection control; distinguishing between single- and multiple-use items; differentiating among sanitization, disinfection and sterilization processes; and identifying personal protective equipment.
    • Objective 1.2 Apply otoscopic inspection protocols (5%). Includes but is not limited to observing safety protocols during otoscopy; identifying anatomical structures; identifying abnormalities through otoscopic inspection; and recognizing the presence of referral criteria. This objective helps provide evidence of the candidate’s ability to perform otoscopy.
    • Objective 1.3 Utilize audiometric testing protocols (11%). Includes but is not limited to performing air and bone conduction threshold and suprathreshold testing; performing speech audiometry; performing effective masking; and applying principles to include interpreting results of tympanometry/immittance audiometry. This objective helps provide evidence of the candidate’s ability to perform audiometric testing and application of tympanometry.
  • Domain 2. Interpret and Apply Assessment Results (22%) (22%)
    • Objective 2.1 Interpret and explain audiometric results (11%). Includes but is not limited to demonstrating an understanding of referral criteria; interpreting pure tone and speech testing results; identifying the need for additional testing; identifying the degree and configuration of hearing loss; and identifying the type of hearing loss.
    • Objective 2.2 Determine candidacy for amplification (11%). Includes but is not limited to interpreting the case history and outlining contraindications to hearing instrument use.
  • Domain 3. Select Hearing Devices (18%) (18%)
    • Objective 3.1 Select style and type of hearing instruments (9%). Includes but is not limited to establishing fitting goals and selecting specific hearing instruments based on test results, case history, and individual patient/client preferences and lifestyle; selecting electroacoustic and physical properties; and evaluating the need for accessory devices.
    • Objective 3.2 Select earmold or other acoustic coupler (9%). Includes but is not limited to assessing physical properties of the outer ear, taking ear impressions, critiquing ear impressions, and selecting coupler based on patient/client needs.
  • Domain 4. Fit and Dispense Hearing Devices (20%) (20%)
    • Objective 4.1 Utilize protocols to fit hearing instruments and other devices (10%). Includes but is not limited to confirming physical and acoustic integrity of hearing devices; programming and adjusting hearing devices; verifying physical fit and acoustic comfort; orienting patient/client to hearing instruments; and orienting patient/client to assistive devices. This objective helps provide evidence of the candidate’s ability to program and dispense hearing instruments and other devices.
    • Objective 4.2 Verify fitting (5%). Includes but is not limited to selecting verification method based on patient/client; assessing physical and acoustic integrity of hearing devices; interpreting and explaining verification results; and modifying physical and acoustic parameters of device. This objective helps provide evidence of the candidate’s ability to perform fitting verification (e.g., speech mapping, REM).
    • Objective 4.3 Validate fitting (5%). Includes but is not limited to selecting validation method based on patient/client; interpreting and explaining validation results; and modifying physical and acoustic parameters of device. This objective helps provide evidence of the candidate’s ability to perform fitting validation (e.g., questionnaire, self-assessment).
  • Domain 5. Provide Continuing Care (19%) (19%)
    • Objective 5.1 Implement aural rehabilitation and counseling (8%). Includes but is not limited to demonstrating an understanding of the psychology of the hearing impaired; defining and managing patient/client expectations for improved communication; defining and managing family/caregiver expectations for improved communication; and identifying communication strategies.
    • Objective 5.2 Apply instrument maintenance and troubleshooting protocols (9%). Includes but is not limited to employing hearing instrument cleaning procedures; performing listening checks on hearing instruments; troubleshooting acoustic properties of hearing instruments; and adjusting based upon changes in patient/client hearing loss and/or listening needs. This objective helps provide evidence of the candidate’s ability to maintain and troubleshoot instrument performance.
    • Objective 5.3 Interpret electroacoustic analysis results (2%). Includes but is not limited to identifying need for electroacoustic analysis and comparing electroacoustic analysis of patient’s/client’s hearing instruments to fitting specifications.
Examination sources

Virginia Hearing Aid Specialist Practical Examination

This assessment does not have a question bank.

Provider
Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Format
Practical examination with four separately passed sections
Passing score
Each practical section must be passed; failed sections are retaken.
Examination outline
  • Audiograms
  • Speech Testing
  • Earmold Impressions
  • Hearing Modification & Repairs
Examination sources

hearing aid specialist rules/regulation examination

Provider
PSI Services LLC
Format
Computer-administered question examination
Exam questions
25
Time limit
1 hour
Passing score
75%
Practice scope

Inferred from the examination name; the authority has not published an examination outline.

  • Code of Virginia, Title 54.1, Chapter 1. General Provisions
  • Code of Virginia, Title 54.1, Chapter 2. General Provisions
  • Code of Virginia, Title 54.1, Chapter 3. Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
  • Code of Virginia, Title 54.1, Chapter 15. Hearing Aid Specialists and Opticians
  • 18VAC80-20. Hearing Aid Specialists Regulations
Examination sources