1. (a) The board shall issue full initial licenses to applicants not holding a currently valid certificate of clinical competence who:

   1. (1) Having been authorized to practice speech-language pathology in another jurisdiction, are active in the profession as defined in Spe 301.01;

   2. (2) Have, in accordance with RSA 326-F:3, II(a) and (b), met the following educational and supervised clinical practicum requirements:

      1. a. A master’s or higher degree in speech-language pathology, communication sciences and disorders, or communication disorders, awarded by an educational program accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Speech-Language Pathology or its predecessor organization(s); and

      2. b. Completion within such educational program of:

         1. 1. At least 25 clock hours of supervised clinical observation:

            1. (i) Concerning the evaluation and treatment of children and adults with disorders of speech, language, or hearing, and
            2. (ii) Under the direct supervision of a supervisor holding a valid certificate of clinical competence in speech-language pathology; and

         2. 2. At least 375 clock hours of supervised clinical practice:

            1. (i) Approved by the institution providing the educational program; and
            2. (ii) Including direct evaluation and treatment of clients with speech, language, or hearing disorders;
   3. (3) Have, in accordance with RSA 326-F:3, II(d), passed the national examination in speech-language pathology with a score of at least 600;
   4. (4) Have, in accordance with RSA 326-F:3, II(c), completed the post-graduate professional experience;

   5. (5) Are of good professional character and reliability as evidenced by:

      1. a. The answers to questions (f)(1) through (f)(6) on part one of the application form;
      2. b. The answers to questions (i)(l) through (i)(5) on part 2 of the application form; and
      3. c. Any reports submitted pursuant to Spe 303.04(b) and (c); and
   6. (6) Have submitted completed application packets.
2. (b) Based on the board’s determination pursuant to RSA 332-G:7 no military experience is applicable to the education of speech-language pathologists. Military experience shall not be considered when determining whether an applicant meets the educational requirements for licensure.

Source. (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Spe 300) #9125, eff 4-5-08; ss by #10906, eff 8-7-15