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2026 Hearing Aid Specialist Practical Exam Dates Announced

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

​The Health Licensing Office (HLO) administers a final practical examination required for individuals to obtain licensure in Oregon as a Hearing Aid Specialist. The examination is administered quarterly at the HLO in Salem, Oregon. The 2026 exam dates are:

  • January 12, 2026 (apply by December 10, 2025)
  • April 13, 2026 (apply by March 12, 2026)
  • July 13, 2026 (apply by June 10, 2026)
  • October 5, 2026 (apply by September 2, 2026)

All examination will be held at the following location:

​​​​​​HLO Board Room:
1430 Tandem Ave. NE, Suite 180
Salem, OR 97301​​

For more information, see the license information page.