64B6-8.001. Definitions

CHAPTER 64B6-8 TRAINEE PROGRAM 64B6-8.001 Definitions 64B6-8.002 Qualifications for Trainees, Sponsors and Designated Hearing Aid Specialists 64B6-8.003 Trainee Stages, Minimum Training Requirements, and Training Program 64B6-8.004 Transfer of Trainee to Another Sponsor 64B6-8.005 Disciplinary Proceedings Against Trainees 64B6-8.001 Definitions. (1) Trainee: A person meeting the qualifications stated in Section 484.0445, F.S., studying prescription hearing aid dispensing under the direct supervision of a sponsor, for the purpose of qualifying for certification to sit for the licensure examination. (2) Sponsor: An active, licensed hearing aid specialist under whose direct supervision one or more trainees are studying prescription hearing aid dispensing for the purpose of qualifying for certification to sit for the licensure examination. (3) Direct Supervision: A relationship in which the sponsor is responsible for all work being done and gives final approval to all prescription hearing aid dispensing work performed by the trainee. The sponsor or hearing aid specialist designated by the sponsor must be physically present in the same room at the time a prescription hearing aid is delivered to the client, and the receipt required by Section 484.051, F.S., must have the signature and license number of the sponsor or hearing aid specialist designated by the sponsor. (4) Designated hearing aid specialist: An active Florida licensed hearing aid specialist designated by the sponsor of a trainee to assist in the training of a trainee pursuant to Section 484.0445, F.S., and this chapter and who meets the qualifications established by this chapter.