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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS BY HEARING INSTRUMENT
SPECIALISTS
1. Why should I join the Georgia Society of Hearing Professionals?
2. What are the
requirements to become a hearing aid dispenser?
3. I want to become a
hearing instrument dispenser, what is the process?
4. What are the
requirements necessary to become a board certified hearing
instrument specialist?
5. What are the advantages of becoming a member of the International Hearing Society?
6. How do I become a member
of the Georgia Society of Hearing Professionals
1.
Why should I join the Georgia Society of Hearing Professionals?
The
benefits of membership are many:
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Membership allows you to take an active role in the
profession you selected. This society provides a unified
voice on a state level and representation in the IHS
(International Hearing Society)
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Membership provides a sharing of information,
communication and cooperation with other hearing
instrument specialists and hearing healthcare
professionals.
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Semi
annual meetings provide continued educational requirements
and the opportunity to have a voice in the government of
your profession. When you don't participate it is
difficult to complain.
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By
raising the standard of care practiced by hearing
instrument specialists, membership lends creditability to
every professional.
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GSOHP
supports the highest standard of professional competency,
business integrity and excellence in serving the hearing
impaired.
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2. What are the requirements to become a hearing aid
dispenser?
The
requirements are:
More
information can be found on the web at:
www.sos.state.ga.us/plb/hearingaid provided by the
Georgia State Board of Hearing Aid Dealers & Dispensers or
by mail or phone at:
Secretary of State
Professional Licensing Board Division
237
Coliseum Drive
Macon, Georgia 31217-1699
478-207-1686
Fax 478-207-1699
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3. I want to be a hearing instrument dispenser, what is
the process I must complete?
To
become a hearing instrument dispenser you must:
More
information can be found on the web at:
www.sos.state.ga.us/plb/hearingaid provided by the
Georgia State Board of Hearing Aid Dealers & Dispensers or
by mail or phone at:
Secretary of State
Professional Licensing Board Division
237 Coliseum Drive
Macon, Georgia 31217-1699
478-207-1686
Fax 478-207-1699
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4. What are the requirements necessary to become a board
certified hearing instrument specialist?
The
National Board for Certification in Hearing Instrument Sciences is the association that can
best answer this question. We provide a link to their web
page for further information. Requirements before sitting
for examination are:
Upon
successful completion of the examination, board
certification will be awarded.
More
information can be found on the Web at:
WWW.NBC-HIS.COM or by phone at 734-522-2900
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5. What are the advantages of becoming a member of the International Hearing Society?
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Membership allows you to take an active role in the
profession you selected. This society provides a unified
voice on a state level and representation in the IHS
(International Hearing Society)
-
Membership provides a sharing of information,
communication and cooperation with other hearing
instrument specialists and hearing healthcare
professionals. By encouraging the distribution of
information and experience the standard of care of the
industry can only be increased.
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The
annual meeting provides continued educational requirements
instructed by the industry leaders and the opportunity to
have a voice in the government of your profession. When
you don't participate it is difficult to complain. The
newest technology is many times introduced at this
meeting, giving participants an edge on their competition
in their area back home.
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By
raising the standard of care practiced by hearing
instrument specialists, membership lends creditability to
every professional.
-
The
International Hearing Society supports the highest
standard of professional competency, business integrity
and excellence in serving the hearing impaired.
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Professional marketing material and support is available
to all members of International Hearing Society. Links to
the society's web page are available with referrals
provided to the public when requested of the board
certified hearing instrument specialist within 50 miles of
the demand.
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6. How do I become a member of the Georgia Society of Hearing Professionals?
The
requirements for membership are as follows:
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Sponsorship by two current members of the Georgia Society of Hearing Professionals.
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Georgia State License in good standing
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Completion of application accompanied by a check for the
membership dues, which are $50.00 for voting membership or
$25.00 for nonvoting membership. New members also are
required to pay a $50.00 application fee.
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