1. (a) The board shall recognize as maintenance of continuing competence a licensee's study of a journal article, including answering the questions provided with the article, so long as the article is related to:

   1. (1) Speech-language pathology theory or practice or both;
   2. (2) Communication disorders; or
   3. (3) Any conditions for which the services of a speech-language pathologist are often or usually recommended.
2. (b) The board shall credit the licensee with a maximum of 12 hours per renewal cycle for studying the journal article and answering the questions.

3. (c) Documentation of such journal study shall be:

   1. (1) A photocopy or the original of an official ASHA continuing education registry transcript; or

   2. (2) A photocopy of a certificate showing:

      1. a. The name of the licensee;
      2. b. The title of the journal article;
      3. c. The name of the sponsor or provider of the journal study; and
      4. d. The date of the licensee's completion of the journal study.

Source. #9385, eff 2-7-09; ss by #9709, eff 5-8-10; ss by #11178, eff 9-17-16