Recertification Criteria
Individuals who are Board Certified by the National Board for
Certification in Hearing Instrument Sciences (NBC-HIS) must
recertify their credentials every three-years. During the
third-year of certification, NBC-HIS will provide the annual
statement the instructions necessary to complete the
recertification process.
Recertification is valid for a 36-month period beginning on July
1st of the year the current certification expires. All
recertification materials and fees must be received at NBC-HIS
headquarters on or before June 30th of the recertifying year.
Individuals wishing to recertify must comply with the
following:
- Application for Recertification: NBC-HIS contacts the
International Institute for Hearing Instruments Studies (IIHIS) and
lists the current number of continuing education units (CEU) on
your annual statement. If you achieved the required twenty-four
(24) hours of CEU's, you must complete the bottom portion of your
statement and return with your fees.
- Approved Continuing Education: All certificants must fulfill
the following requirements to recertify:
a. Accumulate twenty-four (24) hours of approved CEU's within the
3-year period immediately preceding your June 30 recertification
deadline. If your statement indicates less than the 24 required
CEU's, submit a photocopy of the certificate(s) you received from
the sponsor. PLEASE NOTE: CEU courses approved by IIHIS are
approved by NBC-HIS. CEU's granted by other hearing healthcare
organizations must be submitted to NBC-HIS and are reviewed on an
individual basis. PLEASE NOTE: Failure to comply with the
recertification requirements will result in a revocation of your
Board Certified Credentials. Failure to meet the recertification
requirements will result in the necessity to retake and pass the
National Competency Examination (NCE), including payment of
application and examination fees.
- Fees: The Recertification Fee of $100.00 is due upon receipt of
statement and is valid for 36-months. The Revalidation Fee is due
annually. Please remit the combined fees with your statement.
Online CEU's are limited to six (6) in the 3-year
recertification period.
Grace Period
In the event an applicant is unable to meet the requirements for
the June 30 recertification deadline, the applicant may apply for a
grace period (time extension). The maximum grace period allowed is
six (6) months. The grace period form is on the reverse side of the
statement; please sign, date and return the statement along with
fees to NBC-HIS. PLEASE NOTE: CEU's obtained during the grace
period will be applied to the current recertification year, and
cannot be used again for the next three-year recertification
period.
Sources/Pathways for Approved CEU'S
(Minimum of 24-hours required in a 3-year period)
Attendance at educational programs, workshops, seminars. Maximum
hours allowed in a 3-year period: no limit
Publication of an article in a professional journal. Articles
published in professional journals must cover topics listed in the
NBC-HIS Competency Model. These articles should be submitted at
time of printing rather than at the recertification deadline.
Maximum hours allowed in a 3-year period: 6 Hours
Presentation of a scientific paper or lecture. Credit is granted
on actual time of presentation, not on preparation time. CEU's
earned on an hour-to-hour basis.
Maximum hours allowed in a 3-year period: 8-Hours
Service as an Approved Item Writer for the NBC-HIS Examination
Committee. One CEU granted for every ten (10) usable items
submitted into the NBC-HIS Examination item bank.
Maximum hours allowed in a 3-year period: 8-Hours
Service as a member of the NBC-HIS Examination Committee.
NOTE: Service on a state exam or licensing board does NOT qualify
for CEU credit.
Maximum hours allowed in a 3-year period: Hours granted for hours
worked at duly called meetings.
Ineligibility - Right of Appeal
In the event an applicant is found ineligible for
recertification, he/she will receive a letter identifying the
reason(s) for denial. An applicant has the right to appeal the
denial within 30-days of the postmark date on the denial letter.
This appeal must be submitted in writing to the NBC-HIS Executive
Director and it will be reviewed in accordance with the NBC-HIS
bylaws and policies adopted by the NBC-HIS Executive Council.
Non-Discrimination Policy
No applicant/certificant shall be denied certification or
recertification based on sex, marital status, age, religious
preference, nationality, race, or disability except when that
disability affects the ability of the applicant to provide
professional service to his/her patients/clients.
Code Of Ethics
Strict adherence to the Code of Ethics is required to maintain
Board Certification.