Board of Examiners for Hearing Instrument Specialists
PO Box 1335
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone: (573) 751-0240
Fax: (573) 526-3856
Email: Behis@pr.mo.gov
Website: http://www.pr.mo.gov/hearing.asp
Director: Dana K. Hoelscher
Details on Board or Commission
Authority: RSMo 346.120
Department: Insurance, Financial Institutions and Professional Registration
Mission:
The Missouri Board of Examiners for Hearing Instrument Specialists protects the public from incompetence, misconduct, gross negligence, fraud, misrepresentation, or dishonesty; licenses only "qualified" professionals by examination and evaluation of minimum competency; enforces standards by implementing legislation and administrative rules; and encourages economic development and partnerships with existing small businesses.
Function:
The Missouri Board of Examiners for Hearing Instrument Specialists reviews applicants for licensure and makes recommendations to the division on matters of discipline of licenses; reviews and approves other states with equivalent or stricter requirements for reciprocal licenses; approves the examination required for licensure and may administer the practical portion of the examination; reviews and approves courses for continuing education credits required for license renewal.
Subcommittees: none
Details on Meetings
Number of meetings: 4 meetings
Location of meetings: Jefferson City
Duration of meetings: 2 days
Preparation time for meetings: 1 day
Total time commitment: 8 hours
Details on Members
Total members: 8
Appointed members: 8
Term length: 4 years; no reappointment allowed
Compensation: Members receive a per diem not to exceed $50 for each day devoted to the affairs of the board and reimbursement for realized and necessary expenses.
Member Requirements: 5 members must be hearing instrument specialists; 1 must be an otolaryngologist; 1 must be an audiologist; and 1 must be a public member
Political Requirements: no
Geographic Requirements: no
Senate Consent Required: Yes