N.H. Admin. Code § Spe 305.01

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024

Section Spe 305.01 - Eligibility for Full Initial Licensure For Those Without a Currently Valid Certificate of Clinical Competence Who Are Active in the Profession

Eligibility for Full Initial Licensure For Those Without a Currently Valid Certificate of Clinical Competence Who Are Active in the Profession.

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

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

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

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

b.Completion within such educational program of:

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

(i) Concerning the evaluation and treatment of children and adults with disorders of speech, language, or hearing, and

(ii) Under the direct supervision of a supervisor holding a valid certificate of clinical competence in speech-language pathology; and

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

(i) Approved by the institution providing the educational program; and

(ii) Including direct evaluation and treatment of clients with speech, language, or hearing disorders;

(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) Have, in accordance with RSA 326-F:3, II(c), completed the post-graduate professional experience;

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

a.The answers to questions (f)(1) through (f)(6) on part one of the application form;

b.The answers to questions (i)(l) through (i)(5) on part 2 of the application form; and

c.Any reports submitted pursuant to Spe 303.04(b) and (c); and

(6) Have submitted completed application packets.

(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.

N.H. Admin. Code § Spe 305.01

(See Revision Note at chapter heading for Spe 300) #9125, eff 4-5-08

Amended by Volume XXXV Number 32, Filed August 13, 2015 , Proposed by #10906, Effective 8/7/2015, Expires8/7/2025.