An application for a license to practice audiology or speech-language pathology and speech-language pathology licensed assistants must be made to the state board of examiners of audiology and speech-language pathology on forms provided by the board upon request. The application must contain the information the board reasonably may require.

1. Each application for a license shall be accompanied by: a. A prescribed fee. b. An official transcript issued by the educational institution from which the degree was received verifying completion of undergraduate and graduate degrees. c. An official or authenticated copy of a passing score, as established by the American speech-language-hearing association, on the Praxis II specialty examination in the area of audiology or speech-language pathology, or another examination approved by the board.

2. All applications must be signed by the applicant.

3. The board may request additional information or clarification of information provided in the application as it deems reasonably necessary.

4. If the board so directs, an applicant shall personally appear before the board concerning the application.

5. The board may grant licensure to an applicant who holds a current license in good standing to practice as an audiologist, speech-language pathologist, or speech-language pathology licensed assistant in another state or jurisdiction if that other state or jurisdiction imposes at least substantially the same standards that are imposed under this chapter.

6. Temporary licensure may be granted to an applicant:

a. Who holds a current license in good standing to practice as an audiologist, speech-language pathologist, or speech-language pathology licensed assistant in another state or jurisdiction.

b. Who has held a license in good standing to practice as an audiologist, speech-language pathologist, or speech-language pathology licensed assistant in another state or jurisdiction within the past five years.

Temporary licensure may be granted for a maximum of six months, at which time documentation necessary for full licensure is required or licensure is suspended.

Full licensure must be granted if all documentation is provided that meets the demands for initial or relicensure.

History: Amended effective May 1, 1984; June 1, 1990; April 1, 2016; April 1, 2018; July 1, 2026.

General Authority: NDCC 43-37-06

Law Implemented: NDCC 43-37-04, 43-37-06, 43-37-09