How to become a Career Hearing Aid Specialist in Longview, Washington My name is Randy Parr and I’ve been a licensed Hearing Aid Specialist since 1986 and owner of Allied Hearing Aid Specialists since 1990. Back then getting a hearing aid license was as simple as having a high school diploma and passing a test. Today, becoming a Hearing Aid Specialist is more difficult. There are only two avenues to obtaining a Hearing Aid Specialist license in Washington: 1. Without an AA college degree, you must obtain a 2-year Hearing Aid Specialist college degree. 2. With an existing AA degree or above in any field, you must complete a 9-month course. This course also requires a sponsor. (I’m a trained sponsor.) The link below outlines the official licensing requirements. https://www.doh.wa.gov/LicensesPermitsandCertificates /ProfessionsNewReneworUpdate/HearingAidSpecialist/ LicenseRequirements Besides the government mandated requirements, other helpful traits include: • Integrity • Compassion • Patience • Problem Solving Skills • Mechanical Aptitude • Marketing Skills • Sales Skills Still undaunted? (Undaunted: not intimidated or discouraged by difficulty, danger, or disappointment.) Then you probably just need more information. Use our contact page or just call to make an appointment and I’ll be happy to brief you on everything you could ever want to know about the hearing aid business.