EE degree is not an AFA credential

[Jeffrey Sirianni]

(Message cross-posted to bionet.audiology newsgroup)

I have a related story/question: I local hearing aid dispenser uses the
designator HIS. (Jane Doe, HIS) as compared to the frequently seen BC-HIS.
Is this acceptable and/or illegal.  Persons in the state of Texas familiar
with the licensing laws, please respond.

Jeff

At 07:40 PM 11/18/97 -0500, RGGlaser at aol.com wrote: (ASHA Listserve)

>  John Q Public will not know the difference but your state licensing board
>will understand the deceptive nature and use of the title without a degree
>and they will act accordingly.  It is very clear--use of the AuD by those not
>obtaining a degree will be viewed as a violation of either the state
>licensing board (Audiology), the medical practice act (Physician licensing)
>or the criminal code (Fraud or Deceptive Practices Acts).  The laws
>throughout the states in this country are clear on this matter--you cannot
>use a title that designates  a earned doctoral degree unless and until you
>have obtained the degree from an accredited University.


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