Section 459.07. Temporary trainee permit.

 

(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.

(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 practice fitting of 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 fitting of hearing aids.

(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.

(4)  The examining board shall encourage the establishment of educational courses for the training of all persons wishing to become licensed hearing instrument specialists.

1977 c. 29 ; 1979 c. 162 s. 38 (4) ; 1995 a. 170 ; 2003 a. 270 .