Arkansas State Board of Hearing Instrument Dispensers
Mission Statement:
The Board's primary mission is to ensure the public is protected when purchasing hearing instruments. The duties and powers include promulgation of rules necessary to enforce and administer the laws governing hearing instrument dispensers, licensing of qualified persons who have passed the board examination, and the handling of complaints against licensed dispensers.
Board Members
Name | Title | Term End Date |
Greg Smith | Chairman | 7.31.2021 (appointed by Gov. Asa Hutchinson) |
Randy Fore | Vice Chairman | 7.31.2023 |
Mark Oyler | Treasurer | 7.31.2023 |
Dillard Martin | Senior Board Member | 7.31.2023 |
Louis McGrail | Audiologist | 7.31.2023 |
Vicki Howard | Licensed Dispenser | 7.31.2021 |
Stephanie Pratt | Executive Director |
COVID-19 Announcements:
- Advisement Letter (March 2020)
- Reopening Advisement Letter (May 4, 2020)
- Reopening Advisement Letter (May 28, 2020 - UPDATE)
Forms:
- Dispenser Application Form
- Intern Application Form
- Reciprocity Application
- Intern Extension Application Form
- Mobile Unit Form
- Request for Duplicate/Replacement License
- Complaint Form
Board Meeting Dates:
- April 15, 2021
Board Minutes: If you would like Minutes from a previous Board Meetings that are not listed, please submit a request for said documentation to arhidboard@gmail.com.
Resources:
- ABHID Rules (Sept. 2020)
- ABHID Ark Code Ann Title 17 Ch 84 Current
Contact Information:
Stephanie Pratt
Executive Director/Arkansas Board of Hearing Instrument Dispensers
Administrative Analyst/Arkansas Department of Health
Arkansas Board of Hearing Instrument Dispensers
4815 W. Markham St., Slot 2
Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone: (501) 203-4032
E-mail: arhidboard@gmail.com