Hearing Aid Specialist / Rhode Island
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Rhode Island Hearing Aid Specialist License Requirements

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Official regulator records behind the requirements, fees, and renewal cycle for this license.

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Fits and dispenses hearing aids and conducts hearing tests.

What the Rhode Island data shows for Hearing Aid Specialists

Rhode Island's path to hearing aid specialist licensure runs through 1,000 hours of approved instruction and a passing score on a state-approved exam, plus a criminal history screening. Rhode Island folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Certificate/Degree".

The initial price tag is $100 every 2 years. Continuing education is not a listed requirement for this profession in Rhode Island, so the annualized maintenance burden is lower than in states that mandate ongoing hours.

There's no published reciprocity list here - Rhode Island reviews out-of-state credentials individually.

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
47/100
Hearing Aid Specialist · Rhode Island

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training D
1,000 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee C-
$100
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden N/A
N/A
Renewal fee annualized over the renewal cycle
Continuing Education N/A
N/A
Continuing-education hours annualized over the renewal cycle
Experience Required N/A
N/A
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Rhode Island

Education / Training Hours
Certificate/Degree
1,000 hours
Exam Requirement
Required
Initial License Fee
$100
Renewal Fee
N/A
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Required

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Rhode Island licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Hearing Aid Specialist in Rhode Island? ▼
Rhode Island's requirements cover 1000 hours of education or training, a state exam, and an initial fee of $100. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as a Hearing Aid Specialist in Rhode Island? ▼
To become a licensed hearing aid specialist in Rhode Island, you must meet the state's requirements including 1000 hours of education. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Rhode Island licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Hearing Aid Specialist license to Rhode Island from another state? ▼
Rhode Island evaluates out-of-state hearing aid specialist licenses on a case-by-case basis. Many professions are covered by interstate licensing compacts that facilitate portability. Contact the Rhode Island licensing board for specific reciprocity details.
Does Rhode Island require a background check for Hearing Aid Specialist licensing? ▼
Rhode Island does require a background check before issuing a hearing aid specialist license. What counts as disqualifying, and how it's reviewed, is up to the state licensing board.

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Hearing Aid Specialist in Rhode Island is one requirement row in a hearing aid specialist-wide, 50-state comparison.

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Rhode Island licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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