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§ 2-302.3. Speech-language pathology license requirements

West's Annotated Code of MarylandHealth OccupationsEffective: October 1, 2016

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Health Occupations (Refs & Annos)
Title 2. Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 3. Licensing (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2016
MD Code, Health Occupations, § 2-302.3
§ 2-302.3. Speech-language pathology license requirements
In general
(a) To qualify for a license to assist in the practice of speech-language pathology, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section.
General requirements
(b) The applicant shall:
(1) Be of good moral character;
(2) Hold a baccalaureate degree in speech-language pathology or communication sciences and disorders from an accredited institution or other degree as provided for in regulations adopted by the Board;
(3) Have successfully completed the clinical observation hours and supervised clinical assisting experience hours required by the regulations adopted by the Board;
(4) After a period of supervised practice by a licensed speech-language pathologist, have successfully completed a competency skills checklist as provided for in regulations adopted by the Board;
(5) Demonstrate oral competency; and
(6) Submit to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 2-303.1 of this subtitle.
Waivers
(c) The Board may waive any of the qualifications required under this section as provided for in regulations adopted by the Board.

Credits

Added by Acts 2007, c. 391, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2007. Amended by Acts 2016, c. 48, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2016.
MD Code, Health Occupations, § 2-302.3, MD HEALTH OCCUP § 2-302.3
Current with all legislation from the 2023 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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