(1) An applicant for a license shall pay a fee fixed by the department and shall show to the satisfaction of the department that the applicant:
(a) has a current license as an audiologist under Title 37, chapter 15; or
(b) (i) has a high school diploma or equivalent;
(ii) meets training requirements established by department rule; and
(iii) has passed an examination prescribed by department rule.
(2) An applicant who has not met the training and examination requirements in this section may apply for a trainee hearing aid dispenser license as prescribed in this chapter and department rule.