1. A. The Board shall issue an audiology assistant license to an applicant who:

   1. (1) Meets the following qualifications:

      1. (a) Holds a high school diploma or equivalent degree such as a GED from an accredited institution;
      2. (b) Is of good moral character;
      3. (c) Demonstrates oral competency;
      4. (d) Submits a criminal history records check in accordance with Health Occupations Article, §2-303.1, Annotated Code of Maryland;
      5. (e) Submits an application to the Board on the form that the Board requires; and
      6. (f) Pays the application fee set by the Board; or
   2. (2) Meets the qualifications for waiver of requirements in Regulation .05 of this chapter.

2. B. Incomplete Applications.

   1. (1) If an incomplete application is submitted to the Board, the Board shall notify the applicant within 30 days after receipt of an incomplete application of the materials that are required.
   2. (2) An application is not complete until all required material, including the application fee and supporting documentation, is received by the Board.
   3. (3) If the applicant fails to provide the required documentation within 1 year of receipt of the initial receipt, the Board may administratively close the application.

   4. (4) An applicant whose application is administratively closed may reapply and submit with the new application proof of compliance with:

      1. (a) This subtitle; and
      2. (b) Health Occupations Article, Title 2, Annotated Code of Maryland.
3. C. Academic Curriculum Requirement. An audiology assistant shall provide proof of completion of a high school diploma or higher.

4. D. An audiology assistant:

   1. (1) May not work independently; and
   2. (2) Works under the general supervision of a licensed audiologist.

Authority: Health Occupations Article, §§2-205, 2-308, 2-311(c), 2-312(b), 2-314(10) and (11), and 2-319, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: April 1, 2002 (29:6 Md. R. 567)

Regulation .02 amended effective February 27, 2017 (44:4 Md. R. 255)

Regulation .02A amended as an emergency provision effective January 11, 2008 (35:3 Md. R. 286); amended permanently effective May 19, 2008 (35:10 Md. R. 972)

Regulation .03 amended as an emergency provision effective January 11, 2008 (35:3 Md. R. 286); amended permanently effective May 19, 2008 (35:10 Md. R. 972)

Regulation .03A amended effective June 20, 2016 (43:12 Md. R. 667)

Regulation .04A amended as an emergency provision effective January 11, 2008 (35:3 Md. R. 286); amended permanently effective May 19, 2008 (35:10 Md. R. 972)

Regulation .05A amended as an emergency provision effective January 11, 2008 (35:3 Md. R. 286); amended permanently effective May 19, 2008 (35:10 Md. R. 972)

Regulation .06D amended as an emergency provision effective January 11, 2008 (35:3 Md. R. 286); amended permanently effective May 19, 2008 (35:10 Md. R. 972)

Regulation .07D amended as an emergency provision effective January 11, 2008 (35:3 Md. R. 286); amended permanently effective May 19, 2008 (35:10 Md. R. 972)

Regulation .08F, G adopted effective June 8, 2015 (42:11 Md. R. 725)

Regulation .09E amended as an emergency provision effective January 11, 2008 (35:3 Md. R. 286); amended permanently effective May 19, 2008 (35:10 Md. R. 972)

Regulation .10 adopted effective June 20, 2016 (43:12 Md. R. 667)