The International Licensing Examination (ILE) Committee oversees the Society’s written licensing examination. The committee advises on matters directly concerning the exam.

Committee members:

  • Determine necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities a candidate should hold as an output of the job task analysis and the ILE assessment
  • Assist in item writing and review
  • Assist in assessment, evaluation, and improvement following psychometric annual data
  • Offer recommendations regarding the assessment to the IIHIS Committee

Qualifications for Committee Members

  • Membership: Must be an IHS professional member in good standing. 
  • Experience Requirements: Must have 1+ years of experience dispensing hearing aids.
  • Current Experience: It is required that committee members currently dispense hearing aids.
  • Time Commitment: 
    • Attend two in-person meetings, lasting 2.5 days each. Dates and locations are announced each year. 
    • Meet virtually as needed.
    • Dedicate time independently as needed.

Group Members

  • Doug Dunker, ACA,BC-HIS
  • Kyle Griffin, BC-HIS
  • Stephen Sherbin, Sr., BC-HIS
  • Holden Baker-Brito
  • Mindy Staller, AuD
  • Gabriel Potter
  • Ryan Lash, AHAP, BC-HIS
  • Sophie Cushing, BC-HIS
  • Candice Appler, BC-HIS

 

Main Contact

Sierra Sharpe, MBA, PMP

ssharpe@ihsinfo.org

Express Your Interest to Join This Committee

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