Exam Information


Examination Preparation

Exam Prep Workshop

All Exam Parts: Recommended Readings

Current & General

Official Notice of Exam – February 2025 Exam

Licensing Exam: General Information

List of Exam Dates

Board Calendar

Part A: Simulator

Part A: Instructions for Simulator Exam

Part A: Grading Rubric

Part A: Simulator Practice Exams

Part B: Practicum

Part B: Practicum Exam Overview

Part B: Practicum Scoring Guidelines

Part B: Evaluating Ear Impression

Part B: Board Policy on Use of Models

Part B: OSHA’s Universal Precautions (use of gloves during exam)

Part B: Bracing Guidelines

Part B: Bracing Video 1

This video demonstrates proper bracing techniques using the otoscope and may be beneficial to review in preparation for exam.

Part B: Bracing Video 2

This video also demonstrates proper bracing techniques using the otoscope and may be beneficial to review in preparation for exam.

IHS “Bridge and Brace” technique

This information shows the proper bridge and brace technique and may be beneficial to review in preparation for exam.

Part B: Bracing Video Example with otolight

Part B: Bracing Video Example with otoscope

Part B: Bracing Video Example Impression Gun

Part C: Laws and Regulations & Part D: The IHS Exam

Part C and D:Test Information

NC IHS Exam Study Guide

IHS Candidate Accommodations Request Form – PART D Only

Part D (ILE) exam candidates can take the exam at any testing center that offers the ILE exam, however the exam candidate, must register for the ILE on the prescribed date and time indicated in the email from IHS and listed on the exam admission card.

Effective April 1, 2024, the cost for the ILE will increase from $225+applicable taxes
(USD) to $250+applicable taxes (USD).

Exam Accommodations Request

Exam Accommodations Request Form – PARTS A, B, & C