Hearing Science and Assessment
Basic acoustics and physics of sound | Anatomy and physiology of the auditory system | Pure-tone and speech audiometry interpretation
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Exam Syllabus
Basic acoustics and physics of sound | Anatomy and physiology of the auditory system | Pure-tone and speech audiometry interpretation
Hearing aid styles, technology, and components | Earmold acoustics and coupling options | Prescription targets and initial fitting procedures
Real-ear measurement and outcome verification | Patient counseling and expectation management | Follow-up care, troubleshooting, and maintenance
Infection control and clinical hygiene | Professional ethics and scope-of-practice boundaries | Referral indicators and state-law awareness

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FAQ
No. It is an original preparation guide and supporting-knowledge question set for the written licensing component used by state and provincial boards. Your board controls licensure, scope, and any additional practical or oral requirements, so verify current rules with IHS and your board.
The IHS study guide describes a 105-item multiple-choice examination scored on 80 items with dichotomous scoring, and it notes that some items may ask for multiple answers. Pass marks and current administration details are set by the relevant authorities, so confirm them with IHS and your licensing board rather than relying on this guide.
No. The 20 questions check supporting knowledge and application. They are not a full simulation, not a score prediction, and not a substitute for the official reference materials. The guide includes a separate open-task practice case for reasoning that multiple-choice items cannot fully capture.
No. Use this guide to organize your study, then work through the official recommended references, supervised hands-on training, and your mentor's feedback. This package is a focused preview of selected competencies, not complete syllabus coverage.
Follow your own licensing board's current statutes, rules, and guidance. State and provincial requirements vary, and no general study guide should be treated as legal authority. When in doubt, verify the rule with the board before you act.
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