Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-16-208 - Continuing Education
A.
Every 24 months after the effective date of a
regular license, a licensee shall complete continuing education approved by the
Department.
1.
Except as provided in (A)(2), a licensed audiologist
shall complete at least 20 continuing education hours related to
audiology;
2.
A licensed audiologist who fits and dispenses
hearing aids shall complete:
a.
At least 20 continuing education hours related to
audiology and hearing aid dispensing, and
b.
No more than eight continuing education hours
required in subsection (A)(2)(a) provided by a single manufacturer of hearing
aids; and
3.
A licensed speech-language pathologist shall
complete at least 20 continuing education hours in speech-language pathology
related courses.
B.
Continuing education shall:
1.
Directly relate to the practice of audiology,
speech-language pathology, or fitting and dispensing hearing
aids;
2.
Have educational objectives that exceed an
introductory level of knowledge of audiology, speech-language pathology, or
fitting and dispensing hearing aids; and
3.
Consist of courses that include advances within the
last five years in:
a.
Practice of audiology,
b.
Practice of speech-language
pathology,
c.
Procedures in the selection and fitting of hearing
aids,
d.
Pre- and post-fitting management of
clients,
e.
Instrument circuitry and acoustic performance
data,
f.
Ear mold design and modification contributing to
improved client performance,
g.
Audiometric equipment or testing techniques that
demonstrate an improved ability to identify and evaluate hearing
loss,
h. Auditory
rehabilitation,
i. Ethics,
j. Federal and state statutes or
rules, or
k. Assistive listening
devices.
C.
A continuing education course developed, endorsed,
or sponsored by one of the following meets the requirements in subsection
(B):
1.
Hearing Healthcare Providers of
Arizona,
2.
Arizona Speech-Language-Hearing
Association,
3.
American Speech-Language-Hearing
Association,
4.
International Hearing Society,
5.
International Institute for Hearing Instrument
Studies,
6.
American Auditory Society,
7.
American Academy of Audiology,
8.
Academy of Doctors of Audiology,
9.
Arizona Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck
Surgery,
10.
American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck
Surgery, or
11.
An organization determined by the Department to be
consistent with an organization in subsection (C)(1) through (10).
D.
An applicant may request approval for a continuing
education course by submitting the following to the Department:
1.
The applicant's name, address, telephone number, and
e-mail address, as applicable;
2.
If the applicant is a licensee, the licensee's
license number;
3.
The title of the continuing education
course;
4.
A brief description of the course;
5.
The name, educational background, and teaching
experience of the individual presenting the course, if
available;
6.
The educational objectives of the course;
and
7.
The date, time, and place of presentation of the
course.
E.
If an applicant submits the information in
subsection (D), the Department shall review the request for approval for a
continuing education course according to R9-16-209 and Table 2.1.
F.
The Department shall approve a continuing education
course if the Department determines that the continuing education
course:
1.
Is designed to provide current developments, skills,
procedures, or treatment in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in audiology,
speech-language pathology, or hearing aid dispensing;
2.
Is developed and presented by individuals
knowledgeable and experienced in the subject area; and
3.
Contributes directly to the professional competence
of a licensee.
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