1. (a) To qualify for a license to practice speech-language pathology, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section.
2. (b) The applicant shall be of good moral character.

3. (c) The applicant shall:

   1. (1) Hold a master's degree in the area of speech-language pathology from an educational institution which incorporates the academic course work and the minimum hours of supervised training required by the regulations adopted by the Board;
   2. (2) Have completed the period of supervised postgraduate professional practice in speech-language pathology as specified by the regulations adopted by the Board;
   3. (3) Except as otherwise provided in this title, pass an examination in speech-language pathology as required by regulations adopted by the Board;
   4. (4) Demonstrate oral competency; and
   5. (5) Submit to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 2-303.1 of this subtitle.

Added by Acts 1992, c. 326, § 3, eff. Oct. 1, 1992. Amended by Acts 2007, c. 391, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2007; Acts 2016, c. 48, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2016; Acts 2021, c. 711, § 1, eff. July 1, 2021; Acts 2021, c. 712, § 1, eff. July 1, 2021.