Health Occupations Hearing Instrument Practical Examination Modification and Delay Waiver
Minnesota Department of Health sent this bulletin at 02/01/2021 04:29 PM CST![]() |
Health Occupations Hearing Instrument Practical Examination Modification and Delay Waiver
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Health Regulation Division (HRD) is temporarily modifying and delaying certain regulatory requirements related to licensing audiologists and certifying hearing instrument dispensers.
The in-person practical examination required for licensure or certification has been suspended because of COVID-19 safety concerns. To reduce hardships for providers, HRD will allow qualified applicants to obtain a conditional license to practice audiology before they pass the practical exam; and allow qualified applicants for hearing instrument dispensing to obtain a conditional certification before they pass the practical exam. The waiver and modification will allow providers to hire audiologists and hearing instrument dispensers to serve individuals with hearing needs.
For more information, see Health Occupations Hearing Instrument Practical Examination Modification and Delay (PDF).

