Illinois Compiled Statutes 225 ILCS 50/12 – Hearing aid technicians
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(a) Hearing aid technicians may be employed by a hearing instrument professional to assist in the dispensing and servicing of hearing instruments without a license. A hearing aid technician must work under the direct supervision of a licensed hearing instrument professional.
(b) The duties of a hearing aid technician are limited to the following:
(1) packaging and mailing earmold orders, repaired
(b) The duties of a hearing aid technician are limited to the following:
(1) packaging and mailing earmold orders, repaired
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devices, and manufacturer or lab returns;
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(2) maintaining an inventory of supplies;
(3) performing checks on hearing aids and other
(3) performing checks on hearing aids and other
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amplification devices and equipment;
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(4) troubleshooting and performing minor repairs to
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hearing aids, earmolds, and other amplification devices which do not alter the shape, sound characteristics, or performance of the device;
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(5) cleaning of hearing aids and other amplification
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devices;
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(6) performing electroacoustic analysis of hearing
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aids and other amplification devices;
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(7) instructing patients in proper use and care of
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hearing aids and other amplification devices;
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(8) demonstration of alerting and assistive listening
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devices;
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(9) performing infection control duties within the
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clinic or service; and
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(10) contacting hearing instrument manufacturers and
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suppliers regarding status of orders and repairs.
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(c) The licensed hearing instrument professional is responsible for all services performed by the hearing aid technician under the professional’s direct supervision.