Iowa Admin. Code r. 645-121.7 - License renewal

(1) The biennial license renewal period for a hearing aid specialist license will begin on January 1 of each odd-numbered year and end on December 31 of the next even-numbered year. The licensee is responsible for renewing the license prior to its expiration.

(2) A licensee applying for renewal will:

a. Meet the continuing education requirements of rule 645-122.2 (154A) and the mandatory reporting requirements of subrule 121.9(4). A licensee whose license was reactivated during the current renewal compliance period may use continuing education credit earned during the compliance period for the first renewal following reactivation; and

b. Submit the completed renewal application and renewal fee before the license expiration date.

An individual who was issued a license within six months of the license renewal date will not be required to renew the license until the next renewal two years later.

(3) Late renewal. The license will become late when the license has not been renewed by the expiration date on the renewal. The licensee will be assessed a late fee as specified in 645-subrule 5.7(5). To renew a late license, the licensee will complete the renewal requirements and submit the late fee within the grace period.

(4) Mandatory reporter training requirements.

a. A licensee who examines, attends, counsels, or treats children, dependent adults or both in the scope of the licensee's professional practice will complete the applicable department of health and human services training relating to the identification reporting of child abuse, dependent adult abuse, or both. Written documentation of training completion should be maintained for three years. The training is not required if the licensee is engaged in active duty military service or holds a waiver demonstrating a hardship in complying with these training requirements.

b. The board may select licensees for audit of compliance with the requirements in rule 645-122.2 (154A).

(5) A two-year license will be issued after the requirements of the rule are met. If the board receives adverse information on the renewal application, the board will issue the renewal license but may refer the adverse information for further consideration or disciplinary investigation.

(6) Inactive license. A licensee whose license is inactive continues to hold the privilege of licensure in Iowa, but may not practice until the license is reactivated.

Notes

Iowa Admin. Code r. 645-121.7

Rescinded IAB 1/14/09, effective 2/18/09. Adopted by IAB April 17, 2024/Volume XLVI, Number 21, effective 5/22/2024