R9-16-301. Definitions

In addition to the definitions in A.R.S. § 36-1901, the following definitions apply in this Article unless otherwise specified: 1. “Applicant” means an individual that submits an application and required documentation for approval to practice as a hearing aid dispenser. 2. “Calendar day” means each day, not including the day of the act, event, or default from which a designated period of time begins to run, but including the last day of the period unless it is a Saturday, Sunday, statewide furlough day, or legal holiday, in which case the period runs until the end of the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, statewide furlough day, or legal holiday. 3. “Continuing education” means a course that provides instruction and training that directly relates to the practice of fitting and dispensing hearing aids specified in A.R.S. § 36-1904. 4. “Designated agent” means an individual who: a. Is authorized by an applicant or hearing aid dispenser [a person] to receive communications from the Department, including legal service of process; b. May file or sign documents on behalf of the applicant or hearing aid dispenser; c. Is a U.S. citizen or legal resident; and d. Has an Arizona address. 5. “Disciplinary action” means a proceeding that is brought against a licensee by the Department under A.R.S. § 36- 1934, R9-16-313, or a state specified in R9-16- 308(A)(2). 6. “GED” means a general education development test. 7. “Hearing aid dispenser examination” means one of the following that has been identified by the Department as complying with the requirements in A.R. S. § 36-1924: a. The International Licensing Examination for Hearing Health Professionals, administered by the International Hearing Society; or b. A test provided by the Department or other organization. 8. “Practical examination” means a test: a. Designated by the Department that demonstrates an applicant’s proficiency in the practice of fitting and dispensing of hearing aids, and b. Compliant with A.R.S. § 36-1924(A)(4). 9. “State licensing entity” means a state agency or board that approves licensure and takes disciplinary action of individuals that practice as a hearing aid dispenser. 10. “Temporary hearing aid dispenser” means a person who is licensed under A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 17 and this Article for a specified period of time under the sponsorship of a hearing aid dispenser also licensed under A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 17 and this Article.