The examination required in KRS 334.060 shall consist of:
(1) Tests of knowledge pertaining to fitting of hearing instruments including:
(a) Basic physics of sound;
(b) The anatomy and physiology of the ear, including the science of hearing causes and rehabilitation of abnormal hearing and hearing disorders; and (c) The function of hearing instruments.
(2) Practical tests of proficiency in the following techniques pertaining to the fitting of hearing instruments:
(a) Pure tone audiometry, including air conduction testing and bone conduction testing;
(b) Speech audiometry, including live voice or recorded voice speech evaluations which include speech reception threshold testing, most comfortable listening level, loudness discomfort level, and speech discrimination testing;
(c) Masking when indicated;
(d) Recording and evaluation of audiograms and speech audiometry to determine proper selection and adaption of a hearing instrument; and (e) Taking earmold impressions.