California Occupational License

License Title:
School Audiometrist Registration

Licensing Agency:
     Department of Health Care Services
     Systems of Care Division
     Hearing and Audiology Services Unit

Licensing Agency Contact Information:

Address:	P.O. Box 997413, MS 8100 Sacramento, CA 95899 - 7413
Phone Number:	(916) 327-1400
Fax Number:	(916) 327-1106
E-mail Address:	hearingconservationprogram@dhcs.ca.gov
Internet Address:	http://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/hcp/Pages/default.aspx

License Requirements, Fees, and Examination Information:

Persons providing audiometric services in public schools.

Fees: $10

Examination Frequency: N/A

Exam Locations: N/A

Experience Requirement: Applicant must have at least 6 units (semester hours) of courses in audiology, audiometry and hearing assessment from an approved university or college. Public health nurses and credentialed school nurses may either fulfill the requirements as stated above or have 3 units (semester hours) of courses in audiology and audiometry designed specifically for them from an approved university or college.

Average Time to Process Application: 4 weeks.

Renewal Period: N/A

Authority: Health and Safety Code, Sections 1685, 1686.
California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Sec. 2950.

Occupations To Which This License Applies:

Occupation Title	SOC Code
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other	292099