1. (a) The following applicants may be issued a provisional license:

   1. (1) Speech-language pathologist.

      1. (i) Applicants for licensure who have completed the requirements in § 45.12(b)(1) (relating to licensure application procedures). A provisional license granted under this subparagraph will be valid for 6 months from the date the application for licensure is submitted to the Board.
      2. (ii) Applicants who are completing the supervised professional experience necessary to receive an ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence. A provisional license granted under this subparagraph will be valid for 18 months and may be renewed one time under section 7(d) of the act (63 P.S. § 1707(d)).

   2. (2) Audiologists.

      1. (i) Applicants for licensure who have completed the requirements in § 45.12(b)(2). A provisional license granted under this subparagraph will be valid for 6 months from the date the application for licensure is submitted to the Board.
      2. (ii) Post-doctoral graduates completing additional post-graduate professional experience. A provisional license granted under this subparagraph will be valid for 18 months and may be renewed one time under section 7(d) of the act.
   3. (3) Licensees from other states. Individuals who hold a valid license in another state to practice speech-language pathology or audiology who apply for licensure in this Commonwealth may also apply for a provisional license. A provisional license granted under this paragraph will be valid for 90 days.

2. (b) An applicant seeking a provisional license shall submit all of the following:

   1. (1) An application for a provisional license and the fee in § 45.1(4) (relating to fees).

   2. (2) In addition to meeting the requirements of subsection (b)(1), an applicant for a provisional license under subsection (a)(1)(ii) or (2)(ii) shall also submit:

      1. (i) A letter describing the applicant’s plans for completing the professional experience.

      2. (ii) A transcript.

         1. (A) Speech-language pathologist applicants’ transcripts must evidence completion of the applicants’ didactic education.
         2. (B) Audiologist applicants’ transcripts must evidence completion of didactic and clinical education.
   3. (3) In addition to meeting the requirements of paragraph (1), an applicant for a provisional license under subsection (a)(1)(i), (2)(i) or (3) shall also submit an application for licensure and the accompanying fee in § 45.1(1).
3. (c) Except for provisional licenses granted under subsection (a)(1)(i) and (2)(i), provisional licensees shall practice only under supervision of a supervisor who holds the same type of license as the provisional licensee and, if the provisional licensee does not hold a graduate degree, who is physically present in the area or unit where the provisional licensee is practicing.
4. (d) An applicant who was issued a provisional license under subsection (a)(1)(ii) or (2)(ii) seeking an extension of the provisional license shall provide a detailed written explanation of the reason the extension is requested and the status of the applicant’s supervised professional experience.

Authority

The provisions of this § 45.23 issued under sections 5(2) and (7), 7(d)(1), 8(a) and 8.1 of the Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists Licensure Act (63 P.S. § § 1705(2) and (7), 1707(d)(1), 1708(a) and 1708.1); and section 810(a)(3) and (7) of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S. § 279.1(a)(3) and (7)).

Source

The provisions of this § 45.23 adopted July 14, 2017, effective July 15, 2017, 47 Pa.B. 3814.