Licensing Board Training and Agency Updates from IHS - 2026-Licensing Agency Staff

Licensing Agency Staff - Updates from IHS 2026

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IHS presented updates on licensing exams, candidate support, and continuing education, alongside regulatory trends involving scope-of-practice clarity, OTC hearing-aid laws, healthcare-provider recognition, and preserving licensure. The International Licensing Examination (ILE) has 80 scored and 25 pilot questions; it is used in 43 U.S. states and five Canadian provinces. In 2025, its first-time pass rate was 62%. The practical exam, used by 16 states, has an approximately 89% pass rate. IHS is exploring an “exam in a box” model to reduce practical-exam delays and administrative burdens. Candidates can access study guides, accommodations information, and continuing education, including the IHS Distance Learning course.

Keywords

licensing exams

International Licensing Examination

candidate support

continuing education

hearing aid regulations