1. (1) A limited license permits an individual to complete a supervised professional experience as described in ARM 24.222.509 in order to meet requirements for licensure as a speech-language pathologist.
2. (2) Applicants for limited licensure must submit a completed application on forms provided by the department, electronically or by paper. Completed applications include appropriate fees and required documentation.

3. (3) Applicants for limited licensure must:

   1. (a) have a minimum of a master's degree in speech-language pathology or communication disorders from a program accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of American Speech-Language Hearing Association or its equivalent. The transcript must be certified and sent directly from the school;
   2. (b) during the graduate degree program, have completed a supervised clinical practicum experience;
   3. (c) pass examinations as determined by the board in ARM 24.222.510; and
   4. (d) have a professional experience supervisor as defined in these rules.
4. (4) Limited licenses expire two years from the date issued and are not renewable. If a limited license expires and the supervised professional experience is not completed, the person must reapply for another limited license.

Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-15-202, 37-15-301, 37-15-302, 37-15-303, 37-15-307, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-15-301, 37-15-303, MCA

History: NEW, 2017 MAR p. 2079, Eff. 11/10/17.