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Hearing Aid Specialist License

License granted by the Health Licensing Office to qualified hearing aid specialist applicants, effective for one year following issuance.

Licensing authority: Health Licensing Office, Advisory Council on Hearing Aids · Application information

Annual license renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit renewal application, fee and attestation/documentation of annual continuing education before entering inactive status.
Continuing education
12 hours each year; a two-hour safety and infection control course once every two years; retain CE documentation for two years.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Initial licensure — asha qualifications
Application
Meet OAR 331 Division 30; submit the prescribed completed application, required documents and fees.
Board rule additional demand
OAR 331-650-0040(5)(e)(B) states: (e) Pathway 5 — American Speech-Language-Hearing Association certification (A) Submit verification through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association: (i) That the applicant holds a current certification; or (ii) That the applicant has the equivalent training and education to be certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association; and (B) Proof of having passed the three examinations listed in OAR 331-650-0045. The applicant must have passed the Oregon laws and rules exam within two years of the application date. The statutory mandatory waiver in ORS 694.085(2) controls the examination tree; this records what the application rule states the Office will ask for.
Fitness
The Office evaluates adverse disciplinary actions and fitness under OAR 331-030-0000; required disciplinary and authorization disclosures must be supplied.
Identity
Government-issued identification under OAR 331-030-0000; at least one form must be photographic.
Military training
Military training or experience may be documented through a Joint Services Transcript showing substantial equivalence under OAR 331-010-0070.
Minimum age
At least 18 years old.
Score recency
Oregon laws and rules passing score within two years before application.
Secondary education
High school diploma or approved high school equivalency certificate.
Training
ASHA certification or Office-accepted equivalent training and education under ORS 694.085(2)(a); verification through ASHA under OAR 331-650-0040(5)(e).
Initial licensure — audiologist training
Application
Meet OAR 331 Division 30; submit the prescribed completed application, required documents and fees.
Fitness
The Office evaluates adverse disciplinary actions and fitness under OAR 331-030-0000; required disciplinary and authorization disclosures must be supplied.
Identity
Government-issued identification under OAR 331-030-0000; at least one form must be photographic.
Military training
Military training or experience may be documented through a Joint Services Transcript showing substantial equivalence under OAR 331-010-0070.
Minimum age
At least 18 years old.
Practical exam waiver
Under OAR 331-650-0045(1), the Office may waive the Oregon practical examination if an outside-Oregon practical examination was sufficiently thorough. That other examination is applicant evidence, not an Oregon exam leaf.
Score recency
Oregon laws and rules passing score within two years before application.
Secondary education
High school diploma or approved high school equivalency certificate.
Training
Provide verification from the Oregon Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology that audiology-license training requirements would be met.
Reinstatement after child support suspension
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Licensing status
Meet all applicable renewal or reactivation qualifications; this route applies to a renewable or reactivatable authorization, not an expired license requiring a new application.
Release
Office must receive notification and a release notice from the Oregon Child Support Program or district attorney that the suspension conditions no longer exist.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement of a current suspended license
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Licensing status
This route is restricted to a license still eligible for renewal or reactivation; if a new issuance is required, use the current initial-issuance requirements.
Statutory wait
ORS 676.572(6) prohibits issue or renewal for at least one year following denial, suspension or revocation for a prohibited act.
Suspension
Suspension term must expire and its conditions must no longer exist; the Office may reinstate upon compliance with applicable statutes, rules and any disciplinary order.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Emergency response permission to practice
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Authorization
Permanent active unrestricted outside-state authorization; no pending investigation or disciplinary action.
Documents
Current photographic federal or state ID and a request to provide services from an Office-recognized public health organization, EMS agency, county, state or federal entity.
Duration
Permission cannot continue beyond termination of the declared emergency; it is not an ordinary permanent Oregon license.
Emergency
Governor-declared disaster or emergency; Office permission is discretionary and subject to Governor-prescribed conditions.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Initial licensure — equivalent training
Application
Meet OAR 331 Division 30; submit the prescribed completed application, required documents and fees.
Fitness
The Office evaluates adverse disciplinary actions and fitness under OAR 331-030-0000; required disciplinary and authorization disclosures must be supplied.
Identity
Government-issued identification under OAR 331-030-0000; at least one form must be photographic.
Military training
Military training or experience may be documented through a Joint Services Transcript showing substantial equivalence under OAR 331-010-0070.
Minimum age
At least 18 years old.
Practical exam waiver
Under OAR 331-650-0045(1), the Office may waive the Oregon practical examination if an outside-Oregon practical examination was sufficiently thorough. That other examination is applicant evidence, not an Oregon exam leaf.
Score recency
Pass the three listed examinations; the Oregon laws and rules examination must have been passed within two years before application.
Secondary education
High school diploma or approved high school equivalency certificate.
Training
Document Office-approved training and experience obtained outside Oregon substantially equivalent to OAR 331-640-0005.
Reapplication after more than three years inactive — asha qualifications
Application
Meet OAR 331 Division 30; submit the prescribed completed application, required documents and fees.
Board rule additional demand
OAR 331-650-0040(5)(e)(B) states: (e) Pathway 5 — American Speech-Language-Hearing Association certification (A) Submit verification through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association: (i) That the applicant holds a current certification; or (ii) That the applicant has the equivalent training and education to be certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association; and (B) Proof of having passed the three examinations listed in OAR 331-650-0045. The applicant must have passed the Oregon laws and rules exam within two years of the application date. The statutory mandatory waiver in ORS 694.085(2) controls the examination tree; this records what the application rule states the Office will ask for.
Expired license
License has been inactive for more than three years; reapply and meet all current licensing requirements; no practice with inactive or expired license.
Fitness
The Office evaluates adverse disciplinary actions and fitness under OAR 331-030-0000; required disciplinary and authorization disclosures must be supplied.
Identity
Government-issued identification under OAR 331-030-0000; at least one form must be photographic.
Military training
Military training or experience may be documented through a Joint Services Transcript showing substantial equivalence under OAR 331-010-0070.
Minimum age
At least 18 years old.
Score recency
Oregon laws and rules passing score within two years before application.
Secondary education
High school diploma or approved high school equivalency certificate.
Training
ASHA certification or Office-accepted equivalent training and education under ORS 694.085(2)(a); verification through ASHA under OAR 331-650-0040(5)(e).
Reapplication after more than three years inactive — audiologist training
Application
Meet OAR 331 Division 30; submit the prescribed completed application, required documents and fees.
Expired license
License has been inactive for more than three years; reapply and meet all current licensing requirements; no practice with inactive or expired license.
Fitness
The Office evaluates adverse disciplinary actions and fitness under OAR 331-030-0000; required disciplinary and authorization disclosures must be supplied.
Identity
Government-issued identification under OAR 331-030-0000; at least one form must be photographic.
Military training
Military training or experience may be documented through a Joint Services Transcript showing substantial equivalence under OAR 331-010-0070.
Minimum age
At least 18 years old.
Practical exam waiver
Under OAR 331-650-0045(1), the Office may waive the Oregon practical examination if an outside-Oregon practical examination was sufficiently thorough. That other examination is applicant evidence, not an Oregon exam leaf.
Score recency
Oregon laws and rules passing score within two years before application.
Secondary education
High school diploma or approved high school equivalency certificate.
Training
Provide verification from the Oregon Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology that audiology-license training requirements would be met.
Reapplication after more than three years inactive — equivalent training
Application
Meet OAR 331 Division 30; submit the prescribed completed application, required documents and fees.
Expired license
License has been inactive for more than three years; reapply and meet all current licensing requirements; no practice with inactive or expired license.
Fitness
The Office evaluates adverse disciplinary actions and fitness under OAR 331-030-0000; required disciplinary and authorization disclosures must be supplied.
Identity
Government-issued identification under OAR 331-030-0000; at least one form must be photographic.
Military training
Military training or experience may be documented through a Joint Services Transcript showing substantial equivalence under OAR 331-010-0070.
Minimum age
At least 18 years old.
Practical exam waiver
Under OAR 331-650-0045(1), the Office may waive the Oregon practical examination if an outside-Oregon practical examination was sufficiently thorough. That other examination is applicant evidence, not an Oregon exam leaf.
Score recency
Pass the three listed examinations; the Oregon laws and rules examination must have been passed within two years before application.
Secondary education
High school diploma or approved high school equivalency certificate.
Training
Document Office-approved training and experience obtained outside Oregon substantially equivalent to OAR 331-640-0005.
Reapplication after more than three years inactive — nbchis qualifications
Application
Meet OAR 331 Division 30; submit the prescribed completed application, required documents and fees.
Expired license
License has been inactive for more than three years; reapply and meet all current licensing requirements; no practice with inactive or expired license.
Fitness
The Office evaluates adverse disciplinary actions and fitness under OAR 331-030-0000; required disciplinary and authorization disclosures must be supplied.
Identity
Government-issued identification under OAR 331-030-0000; at least one form must be photographic.
Military training
Military training or experience may be documented through a Joint Services Transcript showing substantial equivalence under OAR 331-010-0070.
Minimum age
At least 18 years old.
Practical exam waiver
Under OAR 331-650-0045(1), the Office may waive the Oregon practical examination if an outside-Oregon practical examination was sufficiently thorough. That other examination is applicant evidence, not an Oregon exam leaf.
Score recency
Oregon laws and rules passing score within two years before application.
Secondary education
High school diploma or approved high school equivalency certificate.
Training
NBC-HIS must verify current certification or that its certification requirements would be met; certification eligibility is an applicant qualification. The state does not name the NCE as a licensure examination in this pathway.
Reapplication after more than three years inactive — oregon training
Application
Meet OAR 331 Division 30; submit the prescribed completed application, required documents and fees.
Expired license
License has been inactive for more than three years; reapply and meet all current licensing requirements; no practice with inactive or expired license.
Fitness
The Office evaluates adverse disciplinary actions and fitness under OAR 331-030-0000; required disciplinary and authorization disclosures must be supplied.
Identity
Government-issued identification under OAR 331-030-0000; at least one form must be photographic.
Military training
Military training or experience may be documented through a Joint Services Transcript showing substantial equivalence under OAR 331-010-0070.
Minimum age
At least 18 years old.
Practical exam waiver
Under OAR 331-650-0045(1), the Office may waive the Oregon practical examination if an outside-Oregon practical examination was sufficiently thorough. That other examination is applicant evidence, not an Oregon exam leaf.
Score recency
Pass all three listed examinations within two years before application.
Secondary education
High school diploma or approved high school equivalency certificate.
Training
Complete HAST over 6 to 12 months: 520 supervised practical hours and the IHS Distance Learning Program; submit the HLO Certificate of Training.
Reapplication after more than three years inactive — physician training
Application
Meet OAR 331 Division 30; submit the prescribed completed application, required documents and fees.
Expired license
License has been inactive for more than three years; reapply and meet all current licensing requirements; no practice with inactive or expired license.
Fitness
The Office evaluates adverse disciplinary actions and fitness under OAR 331-030-0000; required disciplinary and authorization disclosures must be supplied.
Identity
Government-issued identification under OAR 331-030-0000; at least one form must be photographic.
Military training
Military training or experience may be documented through a Joint Services Transcript showing substantial equivalence under OAR 331-010-0070.
Minimum age
At least 18 years old.
Practical exam waiver
Under OAR 331-650-0045(1), the Office may waive the Oregon practical examination if an outside-Oregon practical examination was sufficiently thorough. That other examination is applicant evidence, not an Oregon exam leaf.
Score recency
Oregon laws and rules passing score within two years before application.
Secondary education
High school diploma or approved high school equivalency certificate.
Training
A licensed physician must provide verification that American Board of Otolaryngology certification training requirements would be met.
Late renewal / reactivation within three years
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit renewal application, renewal and late renewal fees, and CE documentation for every year including inactive years.
Continuing education
12 hours annually and the required biennial safety and infection control course.
Inactive period
Inactive for no more than three years; no practice while inactive.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Restoration after active military service
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Continuing education
CE during active duty is evaluated case by case.
Fees
No fees until the following renewal period.
Military leave
Previously authorized holder on active military service; no renewal or renewal fees required during service unless the military branch requires them.
Restoration notice
Notify the Office in writing within 60 days after honorable discharge.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Military three month authorization conversion — asha qualifications
Application
Meet OAR 331 Division 30; submit the prescribed completed application, required documents and fees.
Board rule additional demand
OAR 331-650-0040(5)(e)(B) states: (e) Pathway 5 — American Speech-Language-Hearing Association certification (A) Submit verification through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association: (i) That the applicant holds a current certification; or (ii) That the applicant has the equivalent training and education to be certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association; and (B) Proof of having passed the three examinations listed in OAR 331-650-0045. The applicant must have passed the Oregon laws and rules exam within two years of the application date. The statutory mandatory waiver in ORS 694.085(2) controls the examination tree; this records what the application rule states the Office will ask for.
Fitness
The Office evaluates adverse disciplinary actions and fitness under OAR 331-030-0000; required disciplinary and authorization disclosures must be supplied.
Identity
Government-issued identification under OAR 331-030-0000; at least one form must be photographic.
Military conversion
Hold the three-month military temporary authorization and submit conversion documents before it expires; meet all current profession qualifications including examinations.
Military relationship
Submit marriage or applicable domestic partnership documentation and official Oregon duty-station military orders.
Military training
Military training or experience may be documented through a Joint Services Transcript showing substantial equivalence under OAR 331-010-0070.
Minimum age
At least 18 years old.
Other authorization
Document comparable out-of-state or territorial authorization and absence of related disciplinary action.
Recent practice
Provide services or teach the subject matter for at least one of the three years preceding the application.
Score recency
Oregon laws and rules passing score within two years before application.
Secondary education
High school diploma or approved high school equivalency certificate.
Training
ASHA certification or Office-accepted equivalent training and education under ORS 694.085(2)(a); verification through ASHA under OAR 331-650-0040(5)(e).
Military three month authorization conversion — audiologist training
Application
Meet OAR 331 Division 30; submit the prescribed completed application, required documents and fees.
Fitness
The Office evaluates adverse disciplinary actions and fitness under OAR 331-030-0000; required disciplinary and authorization disclosures must be supplied.
Identity
Government-issued identification under OAR 331-030-0000; at least one form must be photographic.
Military conversion
Hold the three-month military temporary authorization and submit conversion documents before it expires; meet all current profession qualifications including examinations.
Military relationship
Submit marriage or applicable domestic partnership documentation and official Oregon duty-station military orders.
Military training
Military training or experience may be documented through a Joint Services Transcript showing substantial equivalence under OAR 331-010-0070.
Minimum age
At least 18 years old.
Other authorization
Document comparable out-of-state or territorial authorization and absence of related disciplinary action.
Practical exam waiver
Under OAR 331-650-0045(1), the Office may waive the Oregon practical examination if an outside-Oregon practical examination was sufficiently thorough. That other examination is applicant evidence, not an Oregon exam leaf.
Recent practice
Provide services or teach the subject matter for at least one of the three years preceding the application.
Score recency
Oregon laws and rules passing score within two years before application.
Secondary education
High school diploma or approved high school equivalency certificate.
Training
Provide verification from the Oregon Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology that audiology-license training requirements would be met.
Military three month authorization conversion — equivalent training
Application
Meet OAR 331 Division 30; submit the prescribed completed application, required documents and fees.
Fitness
The Office evaluates adverse disciplinary actions and fitness under OAR 331-030-0000; required disciplinary and authorization disclosures must be supplied.
Identity
Government-issued identification under OAR 331-030-0000; at least one form must be photographic.
Military conversion
Hold the three-month military temporary authorization and submit conversion documents before it expires; meet all current profession qualifications including examinations.
Military relationship
Submit marriage or applicable domestic partnership documentation and official Oregon duty-station military orders.
Military training
Military training or experience may be documented through a Joint Services Transcript showing substantial equivalence under OAR 331-010-0070.
Minimum age
At least 18 years old.
Other authorization
Document comparable out-of-state or territorial authorization and absence of related disciplinary action.
Practical exam waiver
Under OAR 331-650-0045(1), the Office may waive the Oregon practical examination if an outside-Oregon practical examination was sufficiently thorough. That other examination is applicant evidence, not an Oregon exam leaf.
Recent practice
Provide services or teach the subject matter for at least one of the three years preceding the application.
Score recency
Pass the three listed examinations; the Oregon laws and rules examination must have been passed within two years before application.
Secondary education
High school diploma or approved high school equivalency certificate.
Training
Document Office-approved training and experience obtained outside Oregon substantially equivalent to OAR 331-640-0005.
Military three month authorization conversion — nbchis qualifications
Application
Meet OAR 331 Division 30; submit the prescribed completed application, required documents and fees.
Fitness
The Office evaluates adverse disciplinary actions and fitness under OAR 331-030-0000; required disciplinary and authorization disclosures must be supplied.
Identity
Government-issued identification under OAR 331-030-0000; at least one form must be photographic.
Military conversion
Hold the three-month military temporary authorization and submit conversion documents before it expires; meet all current profession qualifications including examinations.
Military relationship
Submit marriage or applicable domestic partnership documentation and official Oregon duty-station military orders.
Military training
Military training or experience may be documented through a Joint Services Transcript showing substantial equivalence under OAR 331-010-0070.
Minimum age
At least 18 years old.
Other authorization
Document comparable out-of-state or territorial authorization and absence of related disciplinary action.
Practical exam waiver
Under OAR 331-650-0045(1), the Office may waive the Oregon practical examination if an outside-Oregon practical examination was sufficiently thorough. That other examination is applicant evidence, not an Oregon exam leaf.
Recent practice
Provide services or teach the subject matter for at least one of the three years preceding the application.
Score recency
Oregon laws and rules passing score within two years before application.
Secondary education
High school diploma or approved high school equivalency certificate.
Training
NBC-HIS must verify current certification or that its certification requirements would be met; certification eligibility is an applicant qualification. The state does not name the NCE as a licensure examination in this pathway.
Military three month authorization conversion — oregon training
Application
Meet OAR 331 Division 30; submit the prescribed completed application, required documents and fees.
Fitness
The Office evaluates adverse disciplinary actions and fitness under OAR 331-030-0000; required disciplinary and authorization disclosures must be supplied.
Identity
Government-issued identification under OAR 331-030-0000; at least one form must be photographic.
Military conversion
Hold the three-month military temporary authorization and submit conversion documents before it expires; meet all current profession qualifications including examinations.
Military relationship
Submit marriage or applicable domestic partnership documentation and official Oregon duty-station military orders.
Military training
Military training or experience may be documented through a Joint Services Transcript showing substantial equivalence under OAR 331-010-0070.
Minimum age
At least 18 years old.
Other authorization
Document comparable out-of-state or territorial authorization and absence of related disciplinary action.
Practical exam waiver
Under OAR 331-650-0045(1), the Office may waive the Oregon practical examination if an outside-Oregon practical examination was sufficiently thorough. That other examination is applicant evidence, not an Oregon exam leaf.
Recent practice
Provide services or teach the subject matter for at least one of the three years preceding the application.
Score recency
Pass all three listed examinations within two years before application.
Secondary education
High school diploma or approved high school equivalency certificate.
Training
Complete HAST over 6 to 12 months: 520 supervised practical hours and the IHS Distance Learning Program; submit the HLO Certificate of Training.
Military three month authorization conversion — physician training
Application
Meet OAR 331 Division 30; submit the prescribed completed application, required documents and fees.
Fitness
The Office evaluates adverse disciplinary actions and fitness under OAR 331-030-0000; required disciplinary and authorization disclosures must be supplied.
Identity
Government-issued identification under OAR 331-030-0000; at least one form must be photographic.
Military conversion
Hold the three-month military temporary authorization and submit conversion documents before it expires; meet all current profession qualifications including examinations.
Military relationship
Submit marriage or applicable domestic partnership documentation and official Oregon duty-station military orders.
Military training
Military training or experience may be documented through a Joint Services Transcript showing substantial equivalence under OAR 331-010-0070.
Minimum age
At least 18 years old.
Other authorization
Document comparable out-of-state or territorial authorization and absence of related disciplinary action.
Practical exam waiver
Under OAR 331-650-0045(1), the Office may waive the Oregon practical examination if an outside-Oregon practical examination was sufficiently thorough. That other examination is applicant evidence, not an Oregon exam leaf.
Recent practice
Provide services or teach the subject matter for at least one of the three years preceding the application.
Score recency
Oregon laws and rules passing score within two years before application.
Secondary education
High school diploma or approved high school equivalency certificate.
Training
A licensed physician must provide verification that American Board of Otolaryngology certification training requirements would be met.
Military two year authorization conversion — asha qualifications
Application
Meet OAR 331 Division 30; submit the prescribed completed application, required documents and fees.
Board rule additional demand
OAR 331-650-0040(5)(e)(B) states: (e) Pathway 5 — American Speech-Language-Hearing Association certification (A) Submit verification through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association: (i) That the applicant holds a current certification; or (ii) That the applicant has the equivalent training and education to be certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association; and (B) Proof of having passed the three examinations listed in OAR 331-650-0045. The applicant must have passed the Oregon laws and rules exam within two years of the application date. The statutory mandatory waiver in ORS 694.085(2) controls the examination tree; this records what the application rule states the Office will ask for.
Fitness
The Office evaluates adverse disciplinary actions and fitness under OAR 331-030-0000; required disciplinary and authorization disclosures must be supplied.
Identity
Government-issued identification under OAR 331-030-0000; at least one form must be photographic.
Military conversion
Hold the two-year military temporary authorization and submit conversion documents before it expires; meet all current profession qualifications including examinations.
Military relationship
Submit marriage or applicable domestic partnership documentation and official Oregon duty-station military orders.
Military training
Military training or experience may be documented through a Joint Services Transcript showing substantial equivalence under OAR 331-010-0070.
Minimum age
At least 18 years old.
Other authorization
Document comparable out-of-state or territorial authorization and absence of related disciplinary action.
Score recency
Oregon laws and rules passing score within two years before application.
Secondary education
High school diploma or approved high school equivalency certificate.
Training
ASHA certification or Office-accepted equivalent training and education under ORS 694.085(2)(a); verification through ASHA under OAR 331-650-0040(5)(e).
Military two year authorization conversion — audiologist training
Application
Meet OAR 331 Division 30; submit the prescribed completed application, required documents and fees.
Fitness
The Office evaluates adverse disciplinary actions and fitness under OAR 331-030-0000; required disciplinary and authorization disclosures must be supplied.
Identity
Government-issued identification under OAR 331-030-0000; at least one form must be photographic.
Military conversion
Hold the two-year military temporary authorization and submit conversion documents before it expires; meet all current profession qualifications including examinations.
Military relationship
Submit marriage or applicable domestic partnership documentation and official Oregon duty-station military orders.
Military training
Military training or experience may be documented through a Joint Services Transcript showing substantial equivalence under OAR 331-010-0070.
Minimum age
At least 18 years old.
Other authorization
Document comparable out-of-state or territorial authorization and absence of related disciplinary action.
Practical exam waiver
Under OAR 331-650-0045(1), the Office may waive the Oregon practical examination if an outside-Oregon practical examination was sufficiently thorough. That other examination is applicant evidence, not an Oregon exam leaf.
Score recency
Oregon laws and rules passing score within two years before application.
Secondary education
High school diploma or approved high school equivalency certificate.
Training
Provide verification from the Oregon Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology that audiology-license training requirements would be met.
Military two year authorization conversion — equivalent training
Application
Meet OAR 331 Division 30; submit the prescribed completed application, required documents and fees.
Fitness
The Office evaluates adverse disciplinary actions and fitness under OAR 331-030-0000; required disciplinary and authorization disclosures must be supplied.
Identity
Government-issued identification under OAR 331-030-0000; at least one form must be photographic.
Military conversion
Hold the two-year military temporary authorization and submit conversion documents before it expires; meet all current profession qualifications including examinations.
Military relationship
Submit marriage or applicable domestic partnership documentation and official Oregon duty-station military orders.
Military training
Military training or experience may be documented through a Joint Services Transcript showing substantial equivalence under OAR 331-010-0070.
Minimum age
At least 18 years old.
Other authorization
Document comparable out-of-state or territorial authorization and absence of related disciplinary action.
Practical exam waiver
Under OAR 331-650-0045(1), the Office may waive the Oregon practical examination if an outside-Oregon practical examination was sufficiently thorough. That other examination is applicant evidence, not an Oregon exam leaf.
Score recency
Pass the three listed examinations; the Oregon laws and rules examination must have been passed within two years before application.
Secondary education
High school diploma or approved high school equivalency certificate.
Training
Document Office-approved training and experience obtained outside Oregon substantially equivalent to OAR 331-640-0005.
Military two year authorization conversion — nbchis qualifications
Application
Meet OAR 331 Division 30; submit the prescribed completed application, required documents and fees.
Fitness
The Office evaluates adverse disciplinary actions and fitness under OAR 331-030-0000; required disciplinary and authorization disclosures must be supplied.
Identity
Government-issued identification under OAR 331-030-0000; at least one form must be photographic.
Military conversion
Hold the two-year military temporary authorization and submit conversion documents before it expires; meet all current profession qualifications including examinations.
Military relationship
Submit marriage or applicable domestic partnership documentation and official Oregon duty-station military orders.
Military training
Military training or experience may be documented through a Joint Services Transcript showing substantial equivalence under OAR 331-010-0070.
Minimum age
At least 18 years old.
Other authorization
Document comparable out-of-state or territorial authorization and absence of related disciplinary action.
Practical exam waiver
Under OAR 331-650-0045(1), the Office may waive the Oregon practical examination if an outside-Oregon practical examination was sufficiently thorough. That other examination is applicant evidence, not an Oregon exam leaf.
Score recency
Oregon laws and rules passing score within two years before application.
Secondary education
High school diploma or approved high school equivalency certificate.
Training
NBC-HIS must verify current certification or that its certification requirements would be met; certification eligibility is an applicant qualification. The state does not name the NCE as a licensure examination in this pathway.
Military two year authorization conversion — oregon training
Application
Meet OAR 331 Division 30; submit the prescribed completed application, required documents and fees.
Fitness
The Office evaluates adverse disciplinary actions and fitness under OAR 331-030-0000; required disciplinary and authorization disclosures must be supplied.
Identity
Government-issued identification under OAR 331-030-0000; at least one form must be photographic.
Military conversion
Hold the two-year military temporary authorization and submit conversion documents before it expires; meet all current profession qualifications including examinations.
Military relationship
Submit marriage or applicable domestic partnership documentation and official Oregon duty-station military orders.
Military training
Military training or experience may be documented through a Joint Services Transcript showing substantial equivalence under OAR 331-010-0070.
Minimum age
At least 18 years old.
Other authorization
Document comparable out-of-state or territorial authorization and absence of related disciplinary action.
Practical exam waiver
Under OAR 331-650-0045(1), the Office may waive the Oregon practical examination if an outside-Oregon practical examination was sufficiently thorough. That other examination is applicant evidence, not an Oregon exam leaf.
Score recency
Pass all three listed examinations within two years before application.
Secondary education
High school diploma or approved high school equivalency certificate.
Training
Complete HAST over 6 to 12 months: 520 supervised practical hours and the IHS Distance Learning Program; submit the HLO Certificate of Training.
Military two year authorization conversion — physician training
Application
Meet OAR 331 Division 30; submit the prescribed completed application, required documents and fees.
Fitness
The Office evaluates adverse disciplinary actions and fitness under OAR 331-030-0000; required disciplinary and authorization disclosures must be supplied.
Identity
Government-issued identification under OAR 331-030-0000; at least one form must be photographic.
Military conversion
Hold the two-year military temporary authorization and submit conversion documents before it expires; meet all current profession qualifications including examinations.
Military relationship
Submit marriage or applicable domestic partnership documentation and official Oregon duty-station military orders.
Military training
Military training or experience may be documented through a Joint Services Transcript showing substantial equivalence under OAR 331-010-0070.
Minimum age
At least 18 years old.
Other authorization
Document comparable out-of-state or territorial authorization and absence of related disciplinary action.
Practical exam waiver
Under OAR 331-650-0045(1), the Office may waive the Oregon practical examination if an outside-Oregon practical examination was sufficiently thorough. That other examination is applicant evidence, not an Oregon exam leaf.
Score recency
Oregon laws and rules passing score within two years before application.
Secondary education
High school diploma or approved high school equivalency certificate.
Training
A licensed physician must provide verification that American Board of Otolaryngology certification training requirements would be met.
Initial licensure — nbchis qualifications
Application
Meet OAR 331 Division 30; submit the prescribed completed application, required documents and fees.
Fitness
The Office evaluates adverse disciplinary actions and fitness under OAR 331-030-0000; required disciplinary and authorization disclosures must be supplied.
Identity
Government-issued identification under OAR 331-030-0000; at least one form must be photographic.
Military training
Military training or experience may be documented through a Joint Services Transcript showing substantial equivalence under OAR 331-010-0070.
Minimum age
At least 18 years old.
Practical exam waiver
Under OAR 331-650-0045(1), the Office may waive the Oregon practical examination if an outside-Oregon practical examination was sufficiently thorough. That other examination is applicant evidence, not an Oregon exam leaf.
Score recency
Oregon laws and rules passing score within two years before application.
Secondary education
High school diploma or approved high school equivalency certificate.
Training
NBC-HIS must verify current certification or that its certification requirements would be met; certification eligibility is an applicant qualification. The state does not name the NCE as a licensure examination in this pathway.
Initial licensure — oregon training
Application
Meet OAR 331 Division 30; submit the prescribed completed application, required documents and fees.
Fitness
The Office evaluates adverse disciplinary actions and fitness under OAR 331-030-0000; required disciplinary and authorization disclosures must be supplied.
Identity
Government-issued identification under OAR 331-030-0000; at least one form must be photographic.
Military training
Military training or experience may be documented through a Joint Services Transcript showing substantial equivalence under OAR 331-010-0070.
Minimum age
At least 18 years old.
Practical exam waiver
Under OAR 331-650-0045(1), the Office may waive the Oregon practical examination if an outside-Oregon practical examination was sufficiently thorough. That other examination is applicant evidence, not an Oregon exam leaf.
Score recency
Pass all three listed examinations within two years before application.
Secondary education
High school diploma or approved high school equivalency certificate.
Training
Complete HAST over 6 to 12 months: 520 supervised practical hours and the IHS Distance Learning Program; submit the HLO Certificate of Training.
Initial licensure — physician training
Application
Meet OAR 331 Division 30; submit the prescribed completed application, required documents and fees.
Fitness
The Office evaluates adverse disciplinary actions and fitness under OAR 331-030-0000; required disciplinary and authorization disclosures must be supplied.
Identity
Government-issued identification under OAR 331-030-0000; at least one form must be photographic.
Military training
Military training or experience may be documented through a Joint Services Transcript showing substantial equivalence under OAR 331-010-0070.
Minimum age
At least 18 years old.
Practical exam waiver
Under OAR 331-650-0045(1), the Office may waive the Oregon practical examination if an outside-Oregon practical examination was sufficiently thorough. That other examination is applicant evidence, not an Oregon exam leaf.
Score recency
Oregon laws and rules passing score within two years before application.
Secondary education
High school diploma or approved high school equivalency certificate.
Training
A licensed physician must provide verification that American Board of Otolaryngology certification training requirements would be met.
Renewal or reactivation after tax suspension
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Licensing status
Comply with renewal or reactivation qualifications; an expired license uses reapplication.
Release
Receive a Department of Revenue release notice establishing good standing on returns and taxes.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Military Spouse or Domestic Partner Temporary Authorization to Practice

Temporary authorization to practice with a nonrenewable three-month pathway for military spouses or domestic partners and a separate military-spouse pathway.

Licensing authority: Health Licensing Office · Application information

Military three month temporary authorization
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Meet OAR 331 Division 30; submit prescribed application and required fees.
Authorization
Attest that authorization evidence has been requested from the other state or territory and that no related disciplinary action applies.
Duration
Immediately issuable for three months; not renewable.
Military relationship
Spouse or domestic partner of an active-duty member transferred to an Oregon duty station.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Military two year temporary authorization
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Meet OAR 331 Division 30; submit prescribed application and required fees.
Authorization
Current comparable out-of-state authorization, substantially similar requirements, and good standing; supply required affidavits of licensure.
Competency
Demonstrate competency as determined by the Board rules; OAR 331-010-0060 does not identify an Oregon examination for temporary issuance.
Duration
Nonrenewable; ends at the earliest of two years after issuance, the military member ending service in Oregon, or expiration of the other-state authorization.
Military relationship
Spouse of a military member stationed in Oregon.
Recent practice
Provided services or taught the subject for at least one of the three preceding years.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Temporary Hearing Aid Specialist License

Temporary license for individuals who have not yet passed the examinations but otherwise qualify for permanent licensure; permits work under qualified indirect supervision, is valid for one year, and may be renewed once.

Licensing authority: health licensing office, advisory council on hearing aids · Application information

Temporary license pending examinations
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Meet OAR 331 Division 30; submit prescribed application and required fees.
Duration
Valid one year; may be renewed once; becomes invalid upon passing all three examinations listed in OAR 331-650-0045.
Examination status
This authorization may be issued before the examinations are passed; examinations belong to the permanent-license route.
Supervision
Indirect supervision by a qualified temporary licensee supervisor; submit signed Declaration of Responsibility before work.
Training
Complete 520 hours of practical training or Office-evaluated equivalent and the IHS Distance Learning Program.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

One time temporary license renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Duration
Becomes invalid upon passing the three examinations.
Renewal
One renewal only; renewal notice must reach the Office before the temporary license becomes inactive; pay required renewal fees.
Supervision
Continue qualified indirect supervision; do not work without a supervisor and completed Declaration of Responsibility.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Hearing Aid Specialist Trainee Registration

Registration authorizing supervised experience and training; valid for one year, nonrenewable, and invalid after completion of the training program.

Licensing authority: Health Licensing Office, Advisory Council on Hearing Aids · Application information

Initial supervised trainee registration
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Meet OAR 331 Division 30; submit prescribed application and required fee.
Duration
Valid one year; not renewable; becomes invalid when training is completed.
Supervisor
Obtain a qualified registered trainee supervisor and submit the supervisor-signed Declaration of Responsibility before work; direct supervision is required.
Supervisor changes
Submit a new signed Declaration of Responsibility before work with a new supervisor; notify the Office within five calendar days when no longer supervised.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Hearing Aid Oregon Laws and Rules Examination

Provider
Oregon Health Licensing Office
Format
Multiple-choice written examination
Exam questions
20
Time limit
30 minutes
Passing score
70%
Examination outline
  • Definitions (1 of 20 questions)
  • Agency Authority (2 of 20 questions)
  • Statement to Prospective Purchaser (5 of 20 questions)
  • General (4 of 20 questions)
  • Training / Examination / Licensure (5 of 20 questions)
  • Supervisory (2 of 20 questions)
  • Prohibitions (1 of 20 questions)
Examination sources

oregon-administered practical examination

This assessment does not have a question bank.

Provider
Oregon Health Licensing Office
Format
Practical assessment in four sections, with three segments in the first section
Time limit
P1A 15 minutes; P1B 50 minutes; P1C 40 minutes; P2 20 minutes; P3 20 minutes; P4 15 minutes
Examination outline
  • Audiometric Posting, Testing and Masking
    • Audiogram Posting (P1A)
    • Audiometric Testing (P1B)
    • Masking (P1C)
  • Earmold Impressions (P2)
  • Hearing Aid Fitting and Selection (P3)
  • Hearing Aid Verification (P4)
Examination sources

International Licensing Examination for Hearing Healthcare Professionals

Provider
International Hearing Society (IHS); scheduled and paid through the TestWise system at testing centers
Format
Practice-based computer-delivered multiple-choice examination; most questions present a scenario; a few questions require selecting two (or three) correct answers to earn one point; dichotomous right/wrong scoring
Exam questions
105 multiple-choice questions: 80 scored and 25 unscored pilot questions
Time limit
120 minutes (two hours)
Passing score
Pass/Fail on the overall raw score against the IHS-recommended passing score; the licensing agency makes the final decision
Exam fee
$260.00 (USD) per examination appointment, including re-takes, plus applicable taxes
Examination outline
  • Domain 1. Conduct Patient/Client Assessment (21%) (21%)
    • Objective 1.1 Apply infection control protocols (5%). Includes but is not limited to choosing appropriate infection control processes for tools and equipment; observing universal precautions for infection control; distinguishing between single- and multiple-use items; differentiating among sanitization, disinfection and sterilization processes; and identifying personal protective equipment.
    • Objective 1.2 Apply otoscopic inspection protocols (5%). Includes but is not limited to observing safety protocols during otoscopy; identifying anatomical structures; identifying abnormalities through otoscopic inspection; and recognizing the presence of referral criteria. This objective helps provide evidence of the candidate’s ability to perform otoscopy.
    • Objective 1.3 Utilize audiometric testing protocols (11%). Includes but is not limited to performing air and bone conduction threshold and suprathreshold testing; performing speech audiometry; performing effective masking; and applying principles to include interpreting results of tympanometry/immittance audiometry. This objective helps provide evidence of the candidate’s ability to perform audiometric testing and application of tympanometry.
  • Domain 2. Interpret and Apply Assessment Results (22%) (22%)
    • Objective 2.1 Interpret and explain audiometric results (11%). Includes but is not limited to demonstrating an understanding of referral criteria; interpreting pure tone and speech testing results; identifying the need for additional testing; identifying the degree and configuration of hearing loss; and identifying the type of hearing loss.
    • Objective 2.2 Determine candidacy for amplification (11%). Includes but is not limited to interpreting the case history and outlining contraindications to hearing instrument use.
  • Domain 3. Select Hearing Devices (18%) (18%)
    • Objective 3.1 Select style and type of hearing instruments (9%). Includes but is not limited to establishing fitting goals and selecting specific hearing instruments based on test results, case history, and individual patient/client preferences and lifestyle; selecting electroacoustic and physical properties; and evaluating the need for accessory devices.
    • Objective 3.2 Select earmold or other acoustic coupler (9%). Includes but is not limited to assessing physical properties of the outer ear, taking ear impressions, critiquing ear impressions, and selecting coupler based on patient/client needs.
  • Domain 4. Fit and Dispense Hearing Devices (20%) (20%)
    • Objective 4.1 Utilize protocols to fit hearing instruments and other devices (10%). Includes but is not limited to confirming physical and acoustic integrity of hearing devices; programming and adjusting hearing devices; verifying physical fit and acoustic comfort; orienting patient/client to hearing instruments; and orienting patient/client to assistive devices. This objective helps provide evidence of the candidate’s ability to program and dispense hearing instruments and other devices.
    • Objective 4.2 Verify fitting (5%). Includes but is not limited to selecting verification method based on patient/client; assessing physical and acoustic integrity of hearing devices; interpreting and explaining verification results; and modifying physical and acoustic parameters of device. This objective helps provide evidence of the candidate’s ability to perform fitting verification (e.g., speech mapping, REM).
    • Objective 4.3 Validate fitting (5%). Includes but is not limited to selecting validation method based on patient/client; interpreting and explaining validation results; and modifying physical and acoustic parameters of device. This objective helps provide evidence of the candidate’s ability to perform fitting validation (e.g., questionnaire, self-assessment).
  • Domain 5. Provide Continuing Care (19%) (19%)
    • Objective 5.1 Implement aural rehabilitation and counseling (8%). Includes but is not limited to demonstrating an understanding of the psychology of the hearing impaired; defining and managing patient/client expectations for improved communication; defining and managing family/caregiver expectations for improved communication; and identifying communication strategies.
    • Objective 5.2 Apply instrument maintenance and troubleshooting protocols (9%). Includes but is not limited to employing hearing instrument cleaning procedures; performing listening checks on hearing instruments; troubleshooting acoustic properties of hearing instruments; and adjusting based upon changes in patient/client hearing loss and/or listening needs. This objective helps provide evidence of the candidate’s ability to maintain and troubleshoot instrument performance.
    • Objective 5.3 Interpret electroacoustic analysis results (2%). Includes but is not limited to identifying need for electroacoustic analysis and comparing electroacoustic analysis of patient’s/client’s hearing instruments to fitting specifications.
Examination sources