PURPOSE: This rule outlines the requirements and procedures for internationally trained applicants applying for a speech-language pathology or audiology license, or both.

1. (1) All internationally trained applicants applying for a license to practice shall complete the requirements specified in rules 20 CSR 2150-4.010 and 20 CSR 2150-4.020 and submit the nonrefundable application fee.
2. (2) An internationally trained applicant graduating from a college or university which is not approved and accredited by the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association shall be required to obtain a credential evaluation verifying that the applicant’s professional degree is the equivalent of a Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology degree obtained from an institution accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association. The credential evaluation service must be approved by the commission. AUTHORITY: section 345.020, RSMo 2000 and section 345.050, RSMo Supp. 2007.* This rule originally filed as 4 CSR 150-4.040. Original rule filed July 1, 1988, effective Oct. 27, 1988. Amended: Filed Nov. 16, 1998, effective July 30, 1999. Amended: Filed April 15, 2004, effective Oct. 30, 2004. Moved to 20 CSR 2150-4.040, effective Aug. 28, 2006. Amended: Filed Dec. 14, 2007, effective June 30, 2008. *Original authority: 345.020, RSMo 1973, amended 1995, 1998 and 345.050, RSMo 1973, amended 1981, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1990, 1995, 1998, 2005.