Hearing Instrument Dispenser
International Hearing Society ILE Written Exam

Instructions

Minnesota uses the International Hearing Society’s (IHS) International Licensing Exam (ILE) as the written portion of the expansion used to certify applicants as Hearing Instrument Dispensers. The ILE is only available at testing centers. This exam is computer based.

It is strongly encouraged but not required that candidates take the ILE prior to registering for the HID Practical Exam administered by MDH.

1. Fill out the Hearing Instrument Dispenser Written Exam Application form (opens in new window) and submit at least thirty (30) days prior to the preferred practical exam date. The Request to Schedule can be submitted via fax, email, or regular mail.
2. Once the application is received, we will notify International Hearing Society (IHS) of your eligibility to take the written exam.
3. IHS will confirm your eligibility and will send you an email to create an account. Once you have created an account, you must wait three (3) days.
4. After the three (3) day period, you will log into your account. At that time you will be able to schedule the written exam. You will pay for IHS fee for the written exam at that time, which costs $225.
5. You will arrive at the test center on the date you choose and sit for the written exam.
6. After taking the exam, your results are sent to IHS.
7. IHS will create a score report and mail the results to the Department.
8. You will be notified in writing of your written exam results.

Contact

If you have any questions, please contact the Health Occupations Program at 651-201-4200 or Health.HID@state.mn.us.

Fax number: 651-201-3839

Mail correspondence to:

Minnesota Department of Health
Health Regulation Division
State Licensing, Certification, and Registration
P.O. Box 64882
Saint Paul, MN 55164-0882