{"@id":"https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-ffe119b5-fad0-41e3-a91c-7f017a2fe586","@type":"ceterms:License","@context":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/schema/context/json","ceterms:ctid":"ce-ffe119b5-fad0-41e3-a91c-7f017a2fe586","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"Hearing Instrument Fitters and Dispensers"},"ceterms:ownedBy":["https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-129a74a6-65be-459e-b9b7-2dc330ebff11"],"ceterms:requires":[{"@type":"ceterms:ConditionProfile","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"Licensure Requirements (General)"},"ceterms:description":{"en-US":"To apply for a Hearing Instrument Fitter and Dispenser License, you must first have completed an apprenticeship under the supervision of a licensed individual. \n\nYou must also have completed 10 hours of continuing education in one or more of the approved subjects during the one year permit timeframe. No more than five hours can be completed through online courses. Note that virtual courses are not considered online courses timeframe.\n\nComplete and submit a license application (Apply Online or see HFD-LIC-003-E - License Application (PDF) ) with the $205 fee, and submit all additional required documentation (see below), including completing the fingerprinting process. \n\nA hearing instrument fitter and dispenser license is valid for two years from the date of issuance and may be renewed every two years."},"ceterms:subjectWebpage":"https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/hearing/hifdapply.htm"},{"@type":"ceterms:ConditionProfile","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"Licensure Requirements (Information for Applicants with a Criminal History / Background)"},"ceterms:description":{"en-US":"If you have ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor (other than a minor traffic violation) or pleaded guilty or no contest (resulting in a deferred adjudication) to any in-state, out-of-state or federal criminal offense, you must provide a completed Criminal History Questionnaire (PDF) along with your application materials. \n\nThe department will conduct a criminal history background check on all persons who apply for a hearing instrument fitter and dispenser license. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Licenses may be denied based on the nature of the conviction and how long prior to the application the conviction occurred. Depending on your criminal history, a review can take from one to six weeks to complete. \n\nIndividuals may request TDLR review their criminal background before actually applying for a license."},"ceterms:subjectWebpage":"https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/crimconvict.htm"}],"ceterms:offeredBy":["https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-129a74a6-65be-459e-b9b7-2dc330ebff11"],"ceterms:inLanguage":["en"],"ceterms:description":{"en-US":"Anyone who fits and dispenses hearing instruments in Texas must be licensed by TDLR. A license is not needed to sell over-the-counter hearing aids.\n\nTo apply for a Hearing Instrument Fitter and Dispenser License, you must first have completed an apprenticeship under the supervision of a licensed individual. \n\nYou must also have completed 20 hours of classroom continuing education in approved subject matter during the one year apprentice permit timeframe."},"ceterms:subjectWebpage":"https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/hearing/hifdapply.htm","ceterms:credentialStatusType":{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/terms/CredentialStatus","ceterms:targetNode":"credentialStat:Active","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-US":"Credential Status"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Active"},"ceterms:targetNodeDescription":{"en-US":"Awards of the credential are ongoing."}}}