38-515. Practice of audiology or speech-language pathology; license or privilege to practice; applicant; requirements.
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(1)Every applicant for a license to practice audiology shall (a)(i) for applicants graduating prior to September 1, 2007, present proof of a master's degree, a doctoral degree, or the equivalent of a master's degree or doctoral degree in audiology from an academic program approved by the board, and
(ii)for applicants graduating on or after September 1, 2007, present proof of a doctoral degree or its equivalent in audiology,
(b)present proof of no less than thirty-six weeks of full-time professional experience or equivalent half-time professional experience in audiology, supervised in the area in which licensure is sought, and
(c)successfully complete an examination approved by the board.
(2)Every applicant for a license to practice speech-language pathology shall
(a)present proof of a master's degree, a doctoral degree, or the equivalent of a master's degree or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology from an academic program approved by the board,
(b)present proof of no less than thirty-six weeks of full-time professional experience or equivalent half-time professional experience in speech-language pathology, supervised in the area in which licensure is sought, and
(c)successfully complete an examination approved by the board.
(3)Presentation of official documentation of certification by a nationwide professional accrediting organization approved by the board shall be deemed equivalent to the requirements of this section.
(4)Every applicant for a privilege to practice audiology or speech-language pathology under the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact shall present proof of authorization from a member state, as defined in section 38-4101 , to practice as an audiologist or speech-language pathologist.