How to Become a Hearing Aid Salesperson in Nova Scotia
Do you need a licence?
Licence required
You must be registered with the Department of Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services (Business Licensing) to work as a hearing aid salesperson in Nova Scotia or to use a protected title.
- Protected titles
- Hearing Aid Salesperson
Show the source
“By law, you must have a Hearing Aid Salesperson Permit to test, fit or sell hearing aids and accessories on behalf of a licensed hearing aid dealer.”
From novascotia.ca/hearing-aid-salesperson-permit, checked October 10, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Licence required See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 5 steps, listed one-time fees $52.95
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with Department of Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services (Business Licensing)
Your roadmap
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Trained in Canada
0 of 5 done
- Listed one-time fees: $52.95
- 4 steps without a listed fee
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You fill in the application form.
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You check the application for details on all required supporting documents.
Source
“2. Check the application for details on all required supporting documents.”
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You include your registration number with the Nova Scotia College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists.
Source
“3. Include your registration number with the Nova Scotia College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists.”
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You include payment with your application.
- Permit: $52.95
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You send your completed application, supporting documents and payment by mail.
Source
“5. Send your completed application, supporting documents and payment by mail.”
novascotia.ca/hearing-aid-salesperson-permit
Listed fees for this route
One-time total listed: $52.95
| Fee type | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Application | $52.95 | 100% |
| One-time total | $52.95 | 100% |
4 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Requirements
Education
You need to meet one of the educational standards, either a master’s degree in audiology with registration with the Nova Scotia College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists, or a 6-month apprenticeship with a licensed hearing aid dealer plus successful completion of the International Licensing Exam and the practical exam.
Source
“You also need to meet 1 of the following educational standards: - master’s degree in audiology and be registered with the Nova Scotia College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists - 6-month apprenticeship with a licensed hearing aid dealer and successful completion of both the International Licensing Exam (ILE) and the practical exam”
novascotia.ca/hearing-aid-salesperson-permit
Other
You need to be 19 or older to apply.
Your employer needs to have the Hearing Aid Dealer Permit.
Source
“Your employer needs to have the Hearing Aid Dealer Permit.”
novascotia.ca/hearing-aid-salesperson-permit
Already licensed in another province?
Not stated
The page only says to contact Business Licensing if you are currently licensed in another Canadian province or territory, without describing what is required. Source
“Contact Business Licensing for application options if you’re currently licensed in another Canadian province or territory (or were previously licensed in another country), unsure about your experience equivalency or can’t get your degree information.”
novascotia.ca/hearing-aid-salesperson-permit
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Department of Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services (Business Licensing)
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with Department of Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services (Business Licensing)
Exams
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International Licensing Exam (ILE)
Source
“6-month apprenticeship with a licensed hearing aid dealer and successful completion of both the International Licensing Exam (ILE) and the practical exam”
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practical exam
Source
“6-month apprenticeship with a licensed hearing aid dealer and successful completion of both the International Licensing Exam (ILE) and the practical exam”
novascotia.ca/hearing-aid-salesperson-permit
Language tests
Not stated by the regulator Check with Department of Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services (Business Licensing)
Canadian experience
Not stated by the regulator Check with Department of Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services (Business Licensing)
Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with Department of Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services (Business Licensing)
Demand and pay
No Job Bank wage or outlook data for this occupation yet.
Hearing aid salespersons in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Not confirmed yet
- Alberta Not confirmed yet
- Saskatchewan Not confirmed yet
- Manitoba Not confirmed yet
- Ontario Not confirmed yet
- Quebec Not confirmed yet
- New Brunswick Not confirmed yet
- Prince Edward Island Not confirmed yet
- Newfoundland and Labrador Not confirmed yet
- Yukon Not confirmed yet
- Northwest Territories Not confirmed yet
- Nunavut Not confirmed yet
Sources checked
- Hearing Aid Salesperson Permit - Government of Nova Scotia novascotia.ca/hearing-aid-salesperson-permit · fetched October 10, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a hearing aid salesperson in Nova Scotia?
Yes. Registration with the Department of Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services (Business Licensing) is required to practise in Nova Scotia, and to use the title Hearing Aid Salesperson.
Which exams are required?
International Licensing Exam (ILE), practical exam.
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