Apprentices: Supervision of and responsibility for work; selection of hearing aid; signing of audiogram or sales document.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 637B.236
in effect1. All work performed by a licensed apprentice must be directly supervised by a hearing aid specialist or audiologist, and the hearing aid specialist or audiologist is responsible and civilly liable for the negligence or incompetence of the licensed apprentice under his or her supervision.
2. Any selection of a hearing aid for a customer made by a licensed apprentice must be approved by a hearing aid specialist or audiologist.
3. Any audiogram or sales document prepared by a licensed apprentice must be signed by the apprentice and the supervising hearing aid specialist or audiologist.
4. As used in this section:
(a) Incompetence means a lack of ability to practice safely and skillfully as a licensed apprentice arising from:
(1) A lack of knowledge or training; or
(2) An impaired physical or mental capability, including an alcohol or other substance use disorder.
(b) Negligence means a deviation from the normal standard of professional care exercised generally by apprentices.
Source: NV Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-637B.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026