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Create an account, apply, renew, and pay for your license online using our self-service portal.

Documentation may be submitted electronically to the board office as follows:

Email: plpublic@idph.iowa.gov

Fax: 515-281-7969

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Changes to Licensing Requirements: Audiologists and Hearing Aid Specialists

2024 Iowa Acts, SF 2385

On May 17, 2024, Governor Reynolds signed 2024 Iowa Acts, SF 2385 into law. The Act made changes to boards, commissions, councils and other entities in state government. The Act included changes to Iowa Code chapter 154A, the statute that governs the practice of hearing aid specialists in Iowa. Oversight of the profession transitioned from the Board of Hearing Aid Specialists to the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.

Under this Act, Iowa licensed audiologists are no longer required to hold a separate hearing aid specialist license to dispense hearing aids and can now dispense under their audiology license. Audiologists will be required to follow the rules established for hearing aid dispensing.

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Renewal

You can renew your license up to 60 days before your current license expires.

Licensees may renew your license 60 days before the current expiration date.  Multiple renewal notifications will be sent if the license has not yet been renewed. Licensees are encouraged to renew early to avoid a late fee or lapse in licensure.

All continuing education requirements must be completed prior to submitting your application for renewal. 

Licensees are responsible for meeting all continuing education requirements and should review the rules regularly. Review the rules for detailed information about continuing education definitions, requirements, standards, criteria and other important specific to this profession.

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Laws & Rules

Below are the statutes and administrative rules that pertain directly to the practice of hearing aid specialists in Iowa.

Federal regulations now require that prescription hearing aids be sold only upon an order from a practitioner. See 21 C.F.R. Β§ 801.109. Prescription hearing aids will require a written or oral authorization from a practitioner licensed by law to administer the device (see § 801.109)- Federal Register: Medical Devices; Ear, Nose, and Throat Devices; Establishing Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids.

Iowa Code & Administrative Rules for Licensing Boards

The following Iowa Code chapters and administrative rules apply to licensing boards within the department.

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