645—121.4 (154A) Requirements for initial licensure. The following criteria shall apply to licensure:
	   121.4(1) The applicant shall complete a board-approved application packet. Application forms may be obtained from the board’s Web site (http://www.idph.state.ia.us/licensure) or directly from the board office. All applications shall be sent to Board of Hearing Aid Specialists, Professional Licensure Division, Fifth Floor, Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0075.
	   121.4(2) The applicant shall complete the application form according to the instructions contained in the application. If the application is not completed according to the instructions, the application will not be reviewed by the board.
	   121.4(3) Each application shall be accompanied by the application fee payable to the Board of Hearing Aid Specialists. The board shall also receive the examination fee payable to the International Hearing Society for any examination held prior to the implementation of the on-line examination.
	   121.4(4) Examination score results must be received from the International Hearing Society.
	   121.4(5) Each applicant must successfully pass the national examination.
	   121.4(6) Examination candidates who hold a temporary permit are required to submit a supervisory report in accordance with paragraph 121.3(1)“g.”
	   121.4(7) Licensees who were issued their licenses within six months prior to the renewal date shall not be required to renew their licenses until the renewal month two years later.
	   121.4(8) Incomplete applications that have been on file in the board office for more than two years shall be:
	      a.    	 Considered invalid and shall be destroyed; or
	      b.    	 Maintained upon written request of the candidate. The candidate is responsible for requesting that the file be maintained.
	   121.4(9) Notification of eligibility for licensure shall be sent to the licensee by the board.
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