Duties/Work Requirements of Apprentice

(1) In entering into apprenticeship program prescribed by 265 CMR 4.00, an apprentice shall assume all of the responsibilities described in 265 CMR 4.00 and shall follow all of the state and federal laws, rules and regulations governing or related to the dispensing of hearing instruments. (2) An apprentice shall perform diligently and faithfully the work of dispensing hearing instruments and such duties as are assigned by his or her employer or supervisor. (3) An apprentice shall perform the functions of a hearing instrument specialist in accordance with Board rules only under the supervision of a licensed hearing instrument specialist or licensed audiologist. Such supervision shall be direct, on site and full time, or the equivalent part time, for a minimum of 30 days after the initial hiring of the apprentice. (4) It is the responsibility of an apprentice to fulfill the formal training and practicum requirements as set forth in 265 CMR 4.03 and obtain and submit to the Board all required documentation concerning these requirements. (5) An apprentice shall treat all customers and coworkers in a professional and courteous manner and shall respect the property of customers, the employer and colleagues and shall abide by the employer’s work rules.