1370-02-.02
Scope Of Practice
Cite as Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1370-02-.02
(1)
Nothing contained in these rules shall be construed to permit persons licensed under T.C.A.
§§ 63-17-201 through 63-17-222 to treat the ear for any defect whatsoever in any manner nor
to administer any drug.
(2)
Nothing contained in these rules shall be construed to apply to physicians and surgeons duly
licensed by the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners or the Tennessee Board of
Osteopathic Examination.
(3)
Rights and privileges of licensure - Any person who possesses a valid unsuspended and
unrevoked license has the right to use the title “hearing instrument specialist”. No other
person shall assume this title on any work, letter, sign, figure, advertisement, or device to
indicate that the person using the same is a licensed HIS.
(4)
The practice of dispensing and fitting hearing instruments includes those practices used for
the purposes of selection and adaption of hearing instruments, including direct observation of
the ear, testing of hearing in connection with the fitting and selling of hearing instruments,
taking of earmold impressions, fitting or sale of hearing instruments, and any necessary
counseling.
(5)
The practice of selling hearing instruments does not include the act of concluding the
transaction by a retail clerk.
(6)
Any person engaging in the fitting and sale of hearing instruments for a child under
eighteen (18) years of age shall abide by FDA law and guidelines regarding dispensing of
hearing instruments.