(1) Applicants who meet the requirements of § 63-17-207 with respect to age and education may apply for an apprentice license.
(2) The apprentice licensee shall function under the direct supervision of the sponsoring licensed hearing instrument specialist for a period of at least three (3) months after submitting an application, and during such three-month period, the sponsoring licensed dispenser must make the final selection and fitting of the hearing instrument.
(3) During the apprentice period, the apprentice licensee shall complete sixty (60) classroom hours of prescribed coursework.
(4) The apprentice license will remain in effect no longer than one (1) year and cannot be renewed.
(5) Applicants for an apprentice license shall pay the council a nonrefundable fee as set by the council.