Wyoming Administrative Code Agency 064 - Hearing Aid Specialists, Board of
Here’s a comprehensive summary of the Wyoming Administrative Code – Agency 064: Board of Hearing Aid Specialists (Sub-Agency 0001), which governs licensing, fees, conduct, and enforcement for hearing aid specialists in Wyoming:
📘 Code Structure (Chapters 1–8)
According to official sources, the code comprises these chapters (regulations.justia.com):
Chapter 1 – General Provisions
Defines key terms (e.g., “Act” refers to the Hearing Aid Specialist Licensure Act, W.S. 33‑35‑101 to ‑121) and establishes Board authority, committees (ARC/DC), and procedural framework (law.cornell.edu).
Chapter 2 – Organization & Procedures of the Board (Repealed)
Chapter 3 – Licensure, Temporary Permit & Renewal Requirements
Core rules for initial licensure, temporary permits (e.g., for pending exam takers or out‑of‑state applicants), and renewal protocols.
Chapter 4 – Temporary Permit (Repealed)
Chapter 5 – Licensure Renewal (Repealed)
Chapter 6 – Fees
Fee schedules covering initial licenses, exams, renewals, late renewals, etc.
Chapter 7 – Professional Responsibility
Defines ethical standards and scope of practice, including calibration requirements, patient care duties, and continuing competency.
Chapter 8 – Complaints: Practice & Procedure
Establishes complaint handling, hearing procedures, and states that Wyoming Rules of Civil Procedure apply to Board proceedings (regulations.justia.com, regulations.justia.com).
🔍 Highlights
General Provisions (Chapter 1)
Clarifies terminology:
“ARC” = Application Review Committee
“DC” = Disciplinary Committee
“Audiogram” definition, and reference to WAPA (Wyoming APA) (law.cornell.edu).
Rules are interpreted under the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and related legal frameworks.
Licensure & Permits (Chapter 3)
Applicants must meet statutory qualifications under W.S. 33‑35‑101‑121.
Temporary permits are available during exam processing or for qualified out-of-state practitioners.
Renewal protocols (though later repealed) are referenced here and in fee rules.
Fees (Chapter 6)
Contains precise amounts for licensing, exams, renewals, late fees, etc., though numeric values weren’t captured—should be confirmed with the Board’s current fee schedule.
Professional Responsibility (Chapter 7)
Covers scope of practice expectations: ensuring audiometric equipment is calibrated, maintaining competence, following ethical standards, and adhering to rules of practice.
Complaint & Discipline (Chapter 8)
Complaint processes are outlined, and it's specified that Wyoming Rules of Civil Procedure apply in contested matters (rules.wyo.gov, hearingaid.wyo.gov, docs.google.com, docs.google.com).
📌 Summary Table
Chapter
Topic
1
General provisions, definitions, authority
3
Licensing, temporary permits, renewal
6
Fee schedule
7
Ethical/professional standards
8
Complaints and discipline procedures
(Note: Chapters 2, 4, and 5 have been repealed.)
🔗 Accessing the Rules
Wyoming Legislature’s Code Lookup: Up-to-date versions of Chapters 1–8 are available on the official rules site (regulations.justia.com, hearingaid.wyo.gov, rules.wyo.gov).
Wyoming Board Website: Provides links to current rules and administrative hearing guidelines (hearingaid.wyo.gov).
✅ In Summary
Agency 064 governs all regulatory aspects for hearing aid specialists in Wyoming, including:
Definitions & governance (Ch. 1)
Licensing processes and renewals (Ch. 3)
Fee structure (Ch. 6)
Professional ethics (Ch. 7)
Enforcement and hearings (Ch. 8)
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