Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 29-3-2 - DefinitionsThe following words and phrases as used in this rule 'shall have the following meanings, unless the context otherwise requires
2.1. "Board" means the West Virginia Board of Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology (WVBESLPA), and Hearing-Aid Dispensers.2.2. "Demanding party" means an individual who has been denied a license to practice speech- language pathology, audiology, or hearing aid dispenser by the Board and who, as a result, demands that a hearing be held before the Board on the issue of such denial.2.3. "Charged party" means an individual who holds a license to practice speech-language pathology, audiology, and hearing aid dispenser issued by the Board and who has been charged by the Board as described in Section 3.4 of these rules.2.4. "License" means a license, provisional license, hearing aid dispenser license or trainee permit issued by the Board pursuant to W. Va. Code §30- 32 et seq.2.5. "Licensee" means an individual who holds a license to practice speech-language pathology, audiology, or hearing aid dispensing issued by the Board. A trainee is a person who holds a temporary trainee permit. by the Board.2.6. "Practice of speech-language pathology and audiology" means the practice of speech-language pathology and audiology as defined in W. Va. Code § 30-32-4 and includes speech-language pathologists, audiologists and speech-language pathology and audiology assistants.2.7. A practice of hearing-aid means the practice of dispensing hearing aids as defined in W. Va. Code § 30-32-4 and includes hearing-aid, dispensers and trainees.