The Level 5 Hearing Aid Dispenser apprenticeship standard has been approved for delivery since 15th March 2019.
This role requires strict adherence to professional standards, which includes maintaining accurate records and identifying the need for onward referral for a medical opinion. Hearing aid dispensers can work in employed or self-employed positions in a variety of settings, including the NHS, private practice and retail. The role is typically performed in either a clinical, community or domiciliary setting. In their daily work, a hearing aid dispenser interacts with the general public through scheduled appointments, other healthcare professionals and colleagues within their organisation.
A hearing aid dispenser will generally act alone and is responsible for seeing adults, including vulnerable members of the community, who have various stages of hearing difficulty or ear health issues, providing a range of services designed to support communication and participation in everyday life.
There are currently 4 registered training providers for this standard.
From 1st August 2023, the Department for Education has merged RoATP (Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers) and RoEPAO (Register of End Point Assessment Organisations) and is now called APAR (Apprenticeship Provider and Assessment Register).
You access information about applying to the APAR as an apprenticeship training provider.
You can access the Level 5 Hearing Aid Dispenser (HCPC 2022) apprenticeship standard here.