Apprentice

Overview

The Hearing Care Provider Apprenticeship Program is designed for individuals who desire to become a hearing healthcare professional who provides complete hearing healthcare through patient assessment, education, and hearing loss treatment.

The Apprentice will complete the Hearing Life Apprenticeship Program to gain the skills necessary to become a Hearing Care Provider and obtain the required state licenses. The program includes both virtual and in‑person classroom learning, hands‑on lab learning, and side‑by‑side learning with a licensed Hearing Care Provider. The Apprentice follows an established curriculum and receives coaching and guidance from an assigned Preceptor.

An outline of the training program and required steps is attached. The Apprenticeship typically takes 6 months to complete, though it may extend to up to a year depending on state requirements.

$19.23 per hour. This is an in‑person – in‑clinic position located in Niles, IL. Once licensed this will NOT be your clinic to work in.

• Training Permit:
  The Apprentice will be required to obtain a training license for the state of study at the start of the program.
• HHA Clinical Introduction – The program begins with a Clinical Introduction Week that includes instruction, live demonstrations, self‑guided labs, and Preceptor‑guided labs. A hands‑on Clinical Skills Check verifies skills learned.
• In‑Clinic Practice with Direct Supervision – Following the Clinical Introduction Week and successful passing of the Clinical Skills Check, the Apprentice works hands‑on in the clinic under guidance and mentorship from the Preceptor. This practice continues until the Apprentice passes the Hearing Life Clinical Certification. The Apprentice Learning Plan guides the skills to be covered.
• Each month the Apprentice Learning Plan Skills Development Measure is completed to track development of clinical skills.
• Each week the Apprentice submits a log for clinical hours; a minimum of 18 hours should be obtained.
• Each week the Apprentice submits a weekly summary of learning and clinical experiences.
• Periodic meetings with the Clinical Training Team ensure continued progress.
• Distance Learning Program/Virtual Courses – 12‑week coursework covering new topics with associated exams. Additional virtual courses support mastery of content for clinical practice and licensing exams, assigned by the Clinical Training Team.
• Clinical Certification – Upon completion of hands‑on learning and mastery of each clinical skill, a Clinical Certification is conducted to ensure mastery of all clinical concepts. Passing the Certification permits the Apprentice to see patients independently, as allowed by state licensing laws.
• Licensing and Exams – After completing the Clinical Certification, the Apprentice may take state and/or national licensing exams as required. Each exam may be attempted twice. Transition to a permanent Hearing Care Provider role depends on obtaining the necessary licenses.
• Practical Exam – Hands‑on evaluation of clinical skills.
• State‑Dependent – Not all states require a practical exam.
• Written Exam.
• Most states take the ILE (International Licensing Exam).
• PA, NY, MI, CA, Alaska, Vermont, District of Columbia – Do not take the ILE; they use independent exams.
• Hearing Health Academy – All The Right Things: A series of classes supporting business principles for exceptional patient care. The ATRT program is designed to positively impact operational excellence. After obtaining state licensure, each provider is expected to partner with their People Leader and enroll in the ATRT Academy within the first 60 days.
• Attend all assigned sessions (on time, with full virtual accessibility).
• Complete all pre‑work and submit learned content by the due date.
• Actively contribute to conversation and engage with peers throughout the course.
• Successfully demonstrate role play to a variety of patient care and treatment recommendation scenarios, including a final live certification in the PSP (Professional Sales Presentation).

At the conclusion of the training program and upon obtaining state licenses, the incumbent will perform at the full…