CHAPTER 20
REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE PRACTICE OF AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY (REPEALED)

제1부
일반 조항

18VAC30-20-10. 정의. (폐지됨)

A. 이 장에서 사용되는 용어 및 용어인 " "" (청각학자), "" " (청각학자), " "" (청각학자 협회), "" " (청각학자 협회), " "" (청각학 실천), "" " (언어치료사), " "" (언어치료사 실천), "" " (언어치료사), " "" (언어치료사), "" " (언어치료사), " "" (언어치료사) 및 "" " (언어치료사)는 버지니아 주법 § 54 에 규정된 의미를 가집니다.1-2600 버지니아 주법.

B. 이 장에서 사용되는 다음 용어들은 문맥상 달리 명시되지 않는 한 다음과 같은 의미를 가집니다:

" 60 연락 시간" 은 계속 교육 활동에 소요된 시간으로, 1시간은 60분으로 계산됩니다.

"1학교 언어치료사(" )란 버지니아주 법전(Code of Virginia) 제 54 조 및 제2603 조에 따라 면허를 취득한 자로서, 공립학교 구역 내에서만 언어치료 서비스를 제공하는 사람을 의미합니다.

"감독" 은 청각학자 또는 언어치료사가 제공되는 서비스나 수행되는 활동의 전체에 대해 책임을 지며, 상담을 위해 이용 가능하며, 감독받는 사람의 임상 활동 및 역량에 대한 정기적인 모니터링과 기록을 제공하는 것을 의미합니다.

" 1유형 는 공인된 후원자 또는 기관이 제공해야 하는 지속적인 학습 활동을 의미하며, 이는 VAC - - 에 명시된 대로입니다." 183020300

" 2" ( )는 공인된 후원자나 기관의 승인을 받았는지 여부와 관계없이 학습자가 실무 또는 계속 교육에 유익하다고 판단하는 학습 활동을 의미합니다. 2 유형 활동에서, 면허 소지자는 자신의 참여를 계속된 역량 활동 및 평가 양식에 기록하며, 이는 자기 학습 활동으로 간주됩니다.

18VAC30-20-45. Required licenses. (Repealed.)

There shall be separate licenses for the practices of audiology and speech-language pathology. It is prohibited for any person to practice as an audiologist or a speech-language pathologist unless the person has been issued the appropriate license.

18VAC30-20-50. 라이선스 게시. (폐지됨.)

A licensee shall post his license in a place conspicuous to the public in each facility in which the licensee is employed and holds himself out to practice.

18VAC30-20-70. Records; accuracy of information. (Repealed.)

A. All changes of name, address of record or public address, if different from the address of record, shall be furnished to the board within 30 days after the change occurs.

B. All notices required by law and by this chapter to be mailed by the board to any registrant or licensee shall be validly given when mailed to the latest address of record on file with the board.

18VAC30-20-80. 수수료. (폐지됨)

A. The following fees shall be paid as applicable for licensure:

B. Fees shall be made payable to the Treasurer of Virginia and shall not be refunded once submitted.

C. For renewal of licenses in 2015, the following fees shall apply:

18VAC30-20-141. Performance of flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing. (Repealed.)

A. For the purposes of this section, an endoscopic procedure shall mean a flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing limited to the use of flexible endoscopes to observe, collect data, and measure the parameters of swallowing for the purposes of functional assessment and therapy planning.

B. A speech-language pathologist who performs an endoscopic procedure shall meet the following qualifications:

1. Completion of a course or courses or an educational program offered by a provider approved in 18VAC30-20-300 that includes at least 12 hours on endoscopic procedures;

2. Successful performance of at least 25 flexible endoscopic procedures under the immediate and direct supervision of a board-certified otolaryngologist or another speech-language pathologist who has successfully performed at least 50 flexible endoscopic procedures beyond the 25 required for initial qualification and has been approved in writing by a board-certified otolaryngologist to provide that supervision; and

3. Current certification in basic life support.

C. The speech-language pathologist who qualifies to perform an endoscopic procedure pursuant to subsection B of this section shall maintain documentation of course completion and written verification from the supervising otolaryngologist or speech-language pathologist of successful completion of flexible endoscopic procedures.

D. An endoscopic procedure shall only be performed by a speech-language pathologist on referral from an otolaryngologist or other qualified physician.

E. A speech-language pathologist shall only perform an endoscopic procedure in a facility that has protocols in place for emergency medical backup. A flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing shall only be performed by a speech-language pathologist in either:

1. A licensed hospital or nursing home under the general supervision of a physician who is readily available in the event of an emergency, including physical presence in the facility or available by telephone; or

2. A physician's office at which the physician is on premises and available to provide onsite supervision.

F. The speech-language pathologist shall promptly report any observed abnormality or adverse reaction to the referring physician, an appropriate medical specialist, or both. The speech-language pathologist shall provide a report of an endoscopic procedure to the referring physician in a timely manner and, if requested, shall ensure access to a visual recording for viewing.

G. A speech-language pathologist is not authorized to possess or administer prescription drugs except as provided in § 54.1-3408 B of the Code of Virginia.

H. A speech-language pathologist who has been performing flexible endoscopic evaluations of swallowing prior to October 7, 2015, may continue to perform such evaluations provided he has written verification from a board-certified otolaryngologist that he has the appropriate training, knowledge, and skills to safely perform such evaluations.

Part II
Renewal and Reinstatement

18VAC30-20-150. 갱신. (폐지됨)

A. A person who desires to renew his license shall, not later than December 31 of each year, return the renewal notice and applicable renewal fee. A licensee who fails to renew his license by the expiration date shall have a lapsed license, and practice with a lapsed license may constitute grounds for disciplinary action by the board.

B. A person who fails to renew his license by the expiration date may renew at any time within one year of expiration by submission of a renewal application, the renewal fee and late fee, and statement of compliance with continuing education requirements.

18VAC30-20-160. Reinstatement of lapsed license. (Repealed.)

A. When a license has not been renewed within one year of the expiration date, a person may apply to reinstate his license by submission of a reinstatement application, payment of the reinstatement fee, and submission of documentation of 15 continuing competency hours for each year the license has been lapsed, not to exceed 60 hours obtained during the time the license in Virginia was lapsed.

B. A licensee who does not reinstate within five years as prescribed by subsection A of this section shall either:

1. Reapply for licensure as prescribed by 18VAC30-20-170 and meet the qualifications for licensure in effect at the time of the new application; or

2. Meet the continuing competency requirements specified in subsection A of this section and provide documentation of a current license in another jurisdiction in the United States and evidence of active practice for at least three of the past five years.

C. An applicant for reinstatement who does not meet one of the requirements of subsection B of this section may qualify for reinstatement by practice under supervision with a provisional license for six months and a recommendation for reinstatement by his supervisor. The board may issue a provisional license to an applicant who can provide evidence of having met the applicable educational qualifications prescribed in 18VAC30-20-170 and passage of the qualifying examination at the time of initial licensure. Provisional licensure shall be practiced in accordance with 18VAC30-20-171.

D. If the licensee holds licensure in any other state or jurisdiction, he shall provide evidence that no disciplinary action has been taken or is pending. The board reserves the right to deny a request for reinstatement to any licensee who has been determined to have committed an act in violation of 18VAC30-20-280.

파트 III
라이선스 요구 사항

18VAC30-20-170. Requirements for licensure. (Repealed.)

A. The board may grant a license to an applicant who:

1. Holds a current and unrestricted Certificate of Clinical Competence in the area in which he seeks licensure issued by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, certification issued by the American Board of Audiology or any other accrediting body recognized by the board. Verification of currency shall be in the form of a certified letter from a recognized accrediting body issued within six months prior to licensure; and

2. Has passed the qualifying examination from an accrediting body recognized by the board within three years preceding the date of applying for licensure, or has been actively engaged in the respective profession for which he seeks licensure for one of the past three consecutive years preceding the date of application; or

B. The board may grant a license to an applicant as a school speech-language pathologist who holds a master's degree in speech-language-pathology.

C. Any individual who holds an active, renewable license issued by the Virginia Board of Education with a valid endorsement in speech-language pathology on June 30, 2014, shall be deemed qualified to obtain a school speech-language pathologist license from the board until July 1, 2016, or the date of expiration of such person's license issued by the Virginia Board of Education, whichever is later.

18VAC30-20-171. Provisional licensure. (Repealed.)

A. The board may grant a provisional license in audiology to an applicant who submits a completed application and fee with documentation that the applicant:

1. Is a graduate of or is currently enrolled in a doctoral program in audiology at a college or university whose audiology program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or an equivalent accrediting body;

2. Has successfully completed all the didactic coursework required for the doctoral degree as documented by the audiology program; and

3. Has passed a qualifying examination from an accrediting body recognized by the board within three years preceding the date of applying for provisional licensure in Virginia.

B. The board may grant a provisional license in speech-language pathology to an applicant who submits a completed application and fee with documentation that the applicant:

1. Is a graduate of or is currently enrolled in a graduate program in speech-language pathology at a college or university whose program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or an equivalent accrediting body;

2. Has successfully completed all the didactic coursework required for the graduate degree as documented by the speech-language pathology program; and

3. Has passed a qualifying examination from an accrediting body recognized by the board within three years preceding the date of applying for provisional licensure in Virginia.

C. A provisional license shall expire 18 months from the date of issuance and may be renewed for an additional six months by submission of a renewal form and payment of a renewal fee. Renewal of a provisional license beyond 24 months shall be for good cause shown as determined by a committee of the board.

D. The holder of a provisional license in audiology shall only practice under the supervision of a licensed audiologist and the holder of a provisional license in speech-language pathology shall only practice under the supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist in order to obtain clinical experience as required for certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, the American Board of Audiology, or any other accrediting body recognized by the board. The provisional licensee shall be responsible and accountable for the safe performance of those direct patient care tasks to which he has been assigned.

E. Licensed audiologists or speech-language pathologists providing supervision shall:

1. Have an active, current license and at least three years of active practice as an audiologist or speech-language pathologist prior to providing supervision;

2. Notify the board electronically or in writing of the intent to provide supervision for a provisional licensee;

3. Document the frequency and nature of the supervision of provisional licensees;

4. Be responsible and accountable for the assignment of patients and tasks based on their assessment and evaluation of the provisional licensee's knowledge and skills; and

5. Monitor clinical performance and intervene if necessary for the safety and protection of the patients.

F. The identity of a provisional licensee shall be disclosed to the client prior to treatment and shall be made a part of the client's file.

18VAC30-20-180. Application process. (Repealed.)

A. Prior to seeking licensure as an audiologist, a speech-language pathologist, or a school speech-language pathologist, an applicant shall submit:

1. 작성하고 서명한 신청서입니다;

2. The applicable fee prescribed in 18VAC30-20-80; and

3. Additional documentation as may be required by the board to determine eligibility of the applicant.

B. An incomplete application package shall be retained by the board for a period of one year.

18VAC30-20-185. Licensure by endorsement. (Repealed.)

A. An applicant who has been licensed in another jurisdiction in the United States may apply for licensure in Virginia by submission of a completed application, payment of the application fee, and submission of documentation of 15 continuing competency hours for each year in which he has been licensed in the other jurisdiction, not to exceed 60 hours.

B. An applicant shall either:

1. Meet the qualifications for licensure as prescribed by 18VAC30-20-170; or

2. Provide documentation of a current license in another jurisdiction in the United States and evidence of active practice for at least three of the past five years.

C. An applicant for licensure by endorsement who does not meet one of the requirements of subsection B of this section may qualify for endorsement by practice under supervision with a provisional license for six months and a recommendation for licensure by his supervisor. The board may issue a provisional license to an applicant who can provide evidence of having met the educational qualifications prescribed in 18VAC30-20-170 and passage of the qualifying examination at the time of initial licensure. Provisional licensure shall be practiced in accordance with 18VAC30-20-171.

D. An applicant shall provide evidence that no disciplinary action has been taken or is pending against his license in another jurisdiction. The board reserves the right to deny a request for licensure to any applicant who has been determined to have committed an act in violation of 18VAC30-20-280.

파트 IV
업무 표준

18VAC30-20-230. Prohibited conduct. (Repealed.)

A. No person unless otherwise licensed to do so, shall prepare, order, dispense, alter or repair hearing aids or parts of or attachments to hearing aids for consideration. However, audiologists licensed under this chapter may make earmold impressions and prepare and alter earmolds for clinical use and research.

B. No person licensed as a school speech-language pathologist shall conduct the practice of speech-language pathology outside the scope of the public school setting.

18VAC30-20-240. Supervisory responsibilities; supervision of unlicensed assistants. (Repealed.)

A. A licensed audiologist and speech-language pathologist shall provide documented supervision to unlicensed assistants, shall be held fully responsible for their performance and activities, and shall ensure that they perform only those activities which do not constitute the practice of audiology or speech-language pathology and which are commensurate with their level of training.

B. The identity of the unlicensed assistant shall be disclosed to the client prior to treatment and shall be made a part of the client's file.

18VAC30-20-280. Unprofessional conduct. (Repealed.)

The board may refuse to issue a license to any applicant, suspend a license for a stated period of time or indefinitely, reprimand a licensee or place his license on probation with such terms and conditions and for such time as it may designate, impose a monetary penalty, or revoke a license for any of the following causes:

1. Guarantee of the results of any speech, voice, language, or hearing consultative or therapeutic procedure;

2. Diagnosis or treatment of speech, voice, language, and hearing disorders solely by written correspondence, provided this shall not preclude:

a. Follow-up by written correspondence or electronic communication concerning individuals previously seen; or

b. Providing patients with general information of an educational nature;

3. Disclosure of confidential patient information to unauthorized persons without the permission of the patient unless otherwise authorized by law;

4. Exploitation of patients by accepting them for treatment when benefit cannot reasonably be expected to occur, or by continuing treatment unnecessarily;

5. Incompetence or negligence in the practice of the profession;

6. Failure to comply with applicable state and federal statutes or regulations specifying the consultations and examinations required prior to the fitting of a new or replacement prosthetic aid for any communicatively impaired person;

7. Failure to refer a client to an appropriate health care practitioner when there is evidence of an impairment for which assessment, evaluation, care or treatment might be necessary;

8. Failure to supervise persons who assist them in the practice of speech-language pathology and audiology as well as failure to disclose the use and identity of unlicensed assistants;

9. Conviction of a felony or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude;

10. Failure to comply with federal, state, or local laws and regulations governing the practice of audiology and speech-language pathology;

11. Failure to comply with any regulations of the board;

12. Inability to practice with skill and safety;

13. Making material misrepresentation in the course of practice;

14. Misrepresentation of one's professional credentials;

15. Aiding and abetting unlicensed activity; or

16. Revocation, suspension, restriction or any other discipline of a license or certificate to practice or surrender of license or certificate while investigation or administrative proceedings are pending in another state, the District of Columbia, a United States possession or territory, or a foreign jurisdiction.

18VAC30-20-290. 비공식 사실 조사 절차를 대행사의 하급자에게 위임하는 기준. (폐지됨)

A. 위임 결정. 버지니아주 강령의 § 54-1-2400 (10)에 따라, 이사회는 실무자가 징계를 받을 수 있는 상당한 이유가 있다고 판단되는 경우 비공식 사실 조사 절차를 하급 기관에 위임할 수 있습니다.

B. Criteria for delegation. Cases that may not be delegated to an agency subordinate include, but are not limited to, those that involve:

1. 환자에게 상해를 입히거나 입힐 가능성이 있는 고의 또는 과실 행위;

2. 다른 관할권의 조치 또는 중범죄 유죄 판결로 인한 강제 정지;

3. 숙련되고 안전하게 연습할 수 없는 장애가 있는 경우;

4. 성적 부적절 행위;

5. 무허가 행위.

C. 에이전시 하위 직원에 대한 기준.

1. 비공식 사실 조사 절차를 수행할 수 있도록 이사회로부터 권한을 부여받은 기관에는 이사회 위원과 전문 직원 또는 의료 전문가의 규제 및 징계와 관련된 행정 절차에 대한 교육과 경험을 바탕으로 지식이 있다고 판단되는 기타 인물이 포함될 수 있습니다.

2. 전무이사는 비공식 사실 조사 절차를 위임할 수 있는 적절한 자격을 갖춘 자의 명단을 유지해야 합니다.

3. 이사회는 대리인의 자격과 심리 중인 사건의 유형에 따라 절차를 수행하기에 적절하다고 판단되는 대리인의 선정을 전무이사에게 위임할 수 있습니다.

Part V
Continuing Competency Requirements

18VAC30-20-300. Continued competency requirements for renewal of an active license. (Repealed.)

A. In order to renew an active license biennially on or after December 31, 2002, a licensee shall complete the Continued Competency Activity and Assessment Form that is provided by the board and which shall indicate completion of at least 30 contact hours of continuing learning activities within the two years immediately preceding renewal as follows:

1. A minimum of 15 of the 30 contact hours shall be in Type 1 programs or courses related to speech-language pathology or audiology, depending on the license held, and offered by one of the following accredited sponsors or organizations sanctioned by the profession:

a. The Speech-Language Hearing Association of Virginia or similar state speech-language hearing association of another state;

b. The American Academy of Audiology;

c. The American Speech-Language Hearing Association;

d. The Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education of the American Medical Association offering Category I continuing medical education;

e. Local, state or federal government agencies;

f. Colleges and universities;

g. International Association of Continuing Education and Training;

h. Health care organizations accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO);

i. A sponsor approved by the board provided the sponsor has submitted satisfactory documentation on forms provided by the board.

2. No more than 15 of the 30 contact hours may be Type 2 activities or courses, which may or may not be approved by an accredited sponsor or organization but which shall be chosen by the licensee related to the licensed profession. Type 2 activities may include but not be limited to self-study, consultation with colleagues, independent study, participation on inter-disciplinary teams, and research or writing on subjects related to practice.

B. If the licensee is dually licensed by this board as an audiologist and speech-language pathologist, no more than 45 continuing education hours are required for renewal. A minimum of 30 of the 45 contact hours shall be Type 1 activities or courses, with a minimum of 15 contact hours in each profession. The remaining hours of the 45 hours may or may not be Type 2 activities or courses and may be related to either profession.

C. 라이선스 사용자는 버지니아에서 최초 라이선스 취득일 이후 첫 번째 격년 갱신 시에는 지속적인 역량 요건이 면제됩니다.

D. 라이선스 사용자는 활성 라이선스 갱신 후 4년 동안 모든 증빙 서류와 함께 작성된 양식에 자신의 기록을 보관해야 합니다.

E. 이사회에서 실시하는 무작위 감사에서 선정된 라이선스 사용자는 감사 통지를 받은 후 30 일 이내에 작성된 지속적 역량 활동 및 평가 양식과 모든 증빙 서류를 제출해야 합니다.

F. 이러한 요구 사항을 준수하지 않을 경우 라이선스 사용자는 이사회로부터 징계를 받을 수 있습니다.

G. The board may grant an extension of the deadline for continuing competency requirements, for up to one year, for good cause shown upon a written request from the licensee prior to the renewal date.

H. 위원회는 일시적 장애, 의무 군 복무 또는 공식적으로 선포된 재난과 같이 라이선스 사용자가 통제할 수 없는 상황에 대해 요건의 전부 또는 일부를 면제할 수 있습니다.

18VAC30-20-310. Inactive license. (Repealed.)

A speech-language pathologist or audiologist who holds a current, unrestricted license in Virginia may, upon a request on the renewal application and submission of the required fee, be issued an inactive license. The holder of an inactive license shall not be required to maintain continuing competency requirements and shall not be entitled to perform any act requiring a license to practice speech-language pathology or audiology in Virginia.

18VAC30-20-320. Reinstatement of an inactive license. (Repealed.)

A. A licensee whose license has been inactive and who requests reinstatement of an active license shall file a reinstatement application, pay the difference between the inactive and active renewal fees for the current year, and provide documentation of having completed continued competency hours equal to the requirement for the number of years, not to exceed four years, in which the license has been inactive.

B. The board reserves the right to deny a request for reactivation to any licensee who has been determined to have committed an act in violation of 18VAC30-20-280.

양식 (18vac30-20)

Application for Audiology License by ASHA/ABA Certification (rev. 6/10).

Audiology Application Checklist by ASHA/ABA (rev. 7/10).

Audiology Application for Licensure by Endorsement (rev. 6/10).

Audiology Endorsement Application Checklist (rev. 8/10).

Application for Provisional License to Practice Audiology (rev. 6/10).

Audiologist Provisional Application Checklist (rev. 7/10).

Application for Provisional Audiologist to Apply for Full Audiology License (rev. 6/10).

Application Checklist for Provisional to Full Audiologist License (rev. 7/10).

Application for Speech-Language Pathology by Education (rev. 6/10).

Speech-Language Pathology Application Checklist by Education (rev. 7/10).

Application for Speech-Language Pathology by ASHA Certification (rev. 6/10).

Speech-Language Pathologist Application Checklist by ASHA Certification (rev. 7/10).

Speech-Language Pathologist Application for Licensure by Endorsement (rev. 6/10).

Speech-Language Pathologist Endorsement Application Checklist (rev. 9/10).

Application for a License as a School Speech-Language Pathologist (rev. 6/10).

School Speech-Language Pathologist Application Checklist (rev. 7/10).

Reinstatement Checklist and Application for an Expired License (rev. 6/10).

Application for Reinstatement of and Checklist for an Inactive Current License (rev. 7/10).

Continued Education Form (rev. 6/10).

Application for Approval as a Continuing Education Sponsor (rev. 7/10).

CHAPTER 21
REGULATIONS GOVERNING AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY

제1부
일반 조항

18VAC30-21-10. 정의.

A. 이 장에서 사용되는 용어 및 용어인 " "" (청각학자), "" " (청각학자), " "" (청각학자 협회), "" " (청각학자 협회), " "" (청각학 실천), "" " (언어치료사), " "" (언어치료사 실천), "" " (언어치료사), " "" (언어치료사), "" " (언어치료사), " "" (언어치료사) 및 "" " (언어치료사)는 버지니아 주법 § 54 에 규정된 의미를 가집니다.1-2600 버지니아 주법.

B. 이 장에서 사용되는 다음 단어와 용어는 문맥상 달리 명시되지 않는 한 다음과 같은 의미를 갖습니다:

"Active practice" means a minimum of 160 hours of professional practice as an audiologist or speech-language pathologist for each 12-month period immediately preceding application for licensure. Active practice may include supervisory, administrative, educational, research, or consultative activities or responsibilities for the delivery of such services.

"ASHA" means the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

"Client" means a patient or person receiving services in audiology or speech-language pathology.

" 60 연락 시간" 은 계속 교육 활동에 소요된 시간으로, 1시간은 60분으로 계산됩니다.

"1학교 언어치료사(" )란 버지니아주 법전(Code of Virginia) 제 54 조 및 제2603 조에 따라 면허를 취득한 자로서, 공립학교 구역 내에서만 언어치료 서비스를 제공하는 사람을 의미합니다.

"감독" 은 청각학자 또는 언어치료사가 제공되는 서비스나 수행되는 활동의 전체에 대해 책임을 지며, 상담을 위해 이용 가능하며, 감독받는 사람의 임상 활동 및 역량에 대한 정기적인 모니터링과 기록을 제공하는 것을 의미합니다.

18VAC30-21-20. Required licenses; posting of licenses.

A. There shall be separate licenses for the practices of audiology and speech-language pathology. It is prohibited for any person to practice as an audiologist or a speech-language pathologist unless the person has been issued the appropriate license.

B. A licensee shall post his license in a place conspicuous to the public in each facility in which the licensee is employed and holds himself out to practice. If it is not practical to post the license, the licensee shall provide a copy of his license upon request.

18VAC30-21-30. 기록, 정보의 정확성.

A. All changes of name, address of record, or public address, if different from the address of record, shall be furnished to the board within 30 days after the change occurs.

B. A licensee who has changed his name shall submit as legal proof to the board a copy of the marriage certificate, a certificate of naturalization, or a court order evidencing the change. A duplicate license with the changed name shall be issued by the board upon receipt of such evidence and the required fee.

C. All notices required by law and by this chapter to be mailed by the board to any registrant or licensee shall be validly served when mailed to the latest address of record on file with the board.

18VAC30-21-40. 수수료가 필요합니다.

A. The following fees shall be paid as applicable for licensure:

B. Fees shall be made payable to the Treasurer of Virginia and shall not be refunded once submitted.

파트 II
라이선스 요구 사항

18VAC30-21-50. 애플리케이션 요구 사항.

A. 청능사, 언어병리학자 또는 학교 언어병리학자로서 임시 면허 또는 면허증을 취득하려는 사람은 제출해야 합니다:

1. 작성하고 서명한 신청서입니다;

2. The applicable fee prescribed in 18VAC30-21-40;

3. 신청자가 라이선스 자격을 충족했는지 확인하기 위해 이사회에서 요구하는 서류;

4. 신청자가 청각학 또는 언어 병리학 업무에 적용되는 법령 및 규정을 읽고 이해했으며 이를 준수할 것임을 증명하는 서약서.

5. 미국의 다른 관할권에서 라이선스 또는 인증을 받은 경우, 라이선스 또는 인증을 보유한 각 관할권의 라이선스 또는 인증 상태를 확인해야 합니다.

B. 불완전한 신청서 패키지는 이사회가 신청서를 접수한 날로부터 1년 동안 이사회에서 보관합니다. 연도 내에 신청이 완료되지 않은 경우 신청자는 다시 신청하고 신청 수수료를 새로 지불해야 합니다.

18VAC30-21-60. 초기 라이선스 신청 자격.

A. The board may grant an initial license to an applicant for licensure in audiology or speech-language pathology who:

1. Holds a current and unrestricted Certificate of Clinical Competence issued by ASHA or certification issued by the American Board of Audiology or any other accrediting body recognized by the board. Verification of currency shall be in the form of a certified letter from a recognized accrediting body issued within six months prior to filing an application for licensure; and

2. Has passed the qualifying examination from an accrediting body recognized by the board.

B. The board may grant a license to an applicant as a school speech-language pathologist who [ : 1. Holds holds ] a master's degree in speech-language-pathology [ ; and

2. Holds an endorsement in speech-language pathology from the Virginia Department of Education.

C. Any individual who holds an active, renewable license issued by the Virginia Board of Education with a valid endorsement in speech-language pathology on June 30, 2014, shall be deemed qualified to obtain a school speech-language pathologist license from the board until July 1, 2016, or the date of expiration of such person's license issued by the Virginia Board of Education, whichever is later. ]

18VAC30-21-70. 임시 라이선스.

A. Provisional license to qualify for initial licensure. An applicant may be issued a provisional license in order to obtain clinical experience required for certification by ASHA, the American Board of Audiology, or any other accrediting body recognized by the board.  To obtain a provisional license in order to qualify for initial licensure, the applicant shall submit documentation that he has:

1. Passed the qualifying examination from an accrediting body recognized by the board; and

2. 다음 중 하나:

a. For provisional licensure in audiology, successfully completed all the didactic coursework required for the doctoral degree as documented by a college or university whose audiology program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of ASHA or an equivalent accrediting body; or

b. For provisional licensure in speech-language pathology, successfully completed all the didactic coursework required for a graduate program in speech-language pathology as documented by a college or university whose program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or an equivalent accrediting body.

B. Provisional license to qualify for endorsement or reentry into practice. An applicant may be issued a provisional license in order to qualify for licensure by endorsement pursuant to 18VAC30-21-80, reactivation of an inactive license pursuant to subsection C of 18VAC30-21-110, or reinstatement of a lapsed license pursuant to subsection B of 18VAC30-21-120.

C. All provisional licenses shall expire 18 months from the date of issuance and may be renewed for an additional six months by submission of a renewal form and payment of a renewal fee. Renewal of a provisional license beyond 24 months shall be for good cause shown as determined by a committee of the board.

D. The holder of a provisional license in audiology shall only practice under the supervision of a licensed audiologist, and the holder of a provisional license in speech-language pathology shall only practice under the supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist. The provisional licensee shall be responsible and accountable for the safe performance of those direct client care tasks to which he has been assigned.

E. Licensed audiologists or speech-language pathologists providing supervision shall:

1. Notify the board electronically or in writing of the intent to provide supervision for a provisional licensee;

2. Have an active, current license and at least three years of active practice as an audiologist or speech-language pathologist prior to providing supervision;

3. Document the frequency and nature of the supervision of provisional licensees;

4. Be responsible and accountable for the assignment of clients and tasks based on their assessment and evaluation of the provisional licensee's knowledge and skills; and

5. Monitor clinical performance and intervene if necessary for the safety and protection of the clients.

F. The identity of a provisional licensee shall be disclosed to the client prior to treatment and shall be made a part of the client's file.

18VAC30-21-80. 승인에 의한 라이선스 자격.

An applicant for licensure in audiology or speech-language pathology who has been licensed in another United States jurisdiction may apply for licensure in Virginia in accordance with application requirements in 18VAC30-20-50 and submission of documentation of:

1. 다른 관할권에서 면허를 취득한 매년 10시간의 계속 교육 시간( 30 시간을 초과하지 않아야 함) 또는 ASHA에서 발급한 면허 또는 미국 청각학 위원회 또는 위원회에서 인정하는 기타 인증 기관에서 발급한 면허 취득하고자 하는 분야의 현재 유효하고 제한 없는 임상 능력 증명서. 통화 증명은 라이선스 신청서 제출 전 6개월 이내에 발행된 공인 인증 기관의 공인 서신 형태로 제출해야 합니다;

2. 이사회가 인정하는 인증 기관의 자격 시험을 통과해야 합니다;

3. Current status of licensure in another United States jurisdiction showing that no disciplinary action is pending or unresolved. The board may deny a request for licensure to any applicant who has been determined to have committed an act in violation of 18VAC30-21-160; and

4. 지난 3년 중 최소 1년 동안 다른 미국 관할 지역에서 활동한 증거 또는 18VAC30-21-70 에 따라 임시 면허를 취득하여 6개월 동안 활동한 증거와 상사의 면허 추천을 받은 증거를 제출해야 합니다.

Part III
Renewal and Continuing Education

18VAC30-21-90. 갱신 요건.

A. A person who desires to renew his license shall, not later than December 31 of each year, submit the renewal notice and applicable renewal fee. A licensee who fails to renew his license by the expiration date shall have a lapsed license, and practice with a lapsed license may constitute grounds for disciplinary action by the board.

B. A person who fails to renew his license by the expiration date may renew at any time within one year of expiration by submission of a renewal notice, the renewal fee and late fee, and statement of compliance with continuing education requirements.

18VAC30-21-100. 활동 중인 면허 갱신에 필요한 계속 교육 요건.

A. In order to renew an active license, a licensee shall complete at least 10 contact hours of continuing education prior to December 31 of each year. Up to 10 contact hours of continuing education in excess of the number required for renewal may be transferred or credited to the next renewal year.

B. 계속 교육은 소지한 면허에 따라 청각학 또는 언어치료학 분야와 관련된 활동, 프로그램 또는 과정으로, 다음 중 하나에 의해 제공되거나 승인된 기관 또는 단체에 의해 제공되거나 승인된 것을 말합니다:

1. 버지니아 주 언어-청각 협회 또는 다른 주의 유사한 언어-청각 협회;

2. 미국 청각학 아카데미;

3. 미국 언어-청각 협회;

4. 미국 의학협회(American Medical Association)의 계속 의학 교육 인증 위원회(Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education)에서 제공하는 제1종 계속 의학 교육;

5. 지방, 주, 또는 연방 정부 기관;

6. 대학 및 대학원;

7. 국제 계속 교육 및 훈련 협회; 또는

8. 의료기관 인증 공동위원회에서 인증한 의료기관.

C. 이 위원회로부터 청각학자 및 언어치료사로 이중 면허를 소지한 면허 소지자의 경우, 두 면허의 갱신에 필요한 계속 교육 시간은 총 15 시간 이내로 제한되며, 각 직업별로 최소 7.5 시간의 교육 시간을 충족해야 합니다.

D. 라이선스 소지자는 버지니아주에서 최초 라이선스 발급일로부터 첫 번째 갱신 시까지 계속 교육 요건에서 면제됩니다. 이는 18VAC30-20-60 에 따라 적용됩니다.

E. 라이선스 소지자는 유효한 라이선스가 갱신된 후 3년 동안 모든 계속 교육 관련 서류를 보관해야 합니다. 후원자 또는 기관에서 제공하는 서류에는 과정의 제목, 후원 기관의 이름, 과정의 날짜, 그리고 인정된 시간 수가 포함되어야 합니다.

F. The board may grant an extension of the deadline for continuing education requirements, for up to one year, for good cause shown upon a written request from the licensee prior to the renewal date of December [ 31st 31 ].

G. 위원회는 일시적 장애, 의무 군 복무 또는 공식적으로 선포된 재난 등 라이선스 사용자가 통제할 수 없는 상황에 대해 요건의 전부 또는 일부를 면제할 수 있습니다.

H. 이사회는 계속 교육 요건 준수 여부를 정기적으로 감사해야 합니다. 위원회 감사 대상으로 선정된 라이선스 보유자는 평생 교육 활동 및 평가 양식을 작성하고 감사 통지를 받은 날로부터 30 일 이내에 모든 증빙 서류를 제출해야 합니다.

I. 본 요건을 준수하지 않을 경우, 라이선스 소지자는 위원회로부터 징계 조치를 받을 수 있습니다.

Part IV
Reactivation and Reinstatement

18VAC30-21-110. Inactive licensure; reactivation for audiologists [ and or ] speech-language pathologists.

A. An audiologist or speech-language pathologist who holds a current, unrestricted license in Virginia may, upon a request on the renewal application and submission of the required fee, be issued an inactive license. The holder of an inactive license shall not be required to maintain continuing education requirements and shall not be entitled to perform any act requiring a license to practice audiology or speech-language pathology in Virginia.

B. A licensee whose license has been inactive and who requests reactivation of an active license shall file an application, pay the difference between the inactive and active renewal fees for the current year, and provide documentation of current ASHA certification or of having completed 10 continuing education hours equal to the requirement for the number of years in which the license has been inactive, not to exceed 30 contact hours.

C. A licensee who does not reactivate within five years shall meet the requirements of subsection B of this section and shall either:

1. Meet the requirements for initial licensure as prescribed by 18VAC30-21-60; or

2. Provide documentation of a current license in another jurisdiction in the United States and evidence of active practice for at least one of the past three years or practice in accordance with 18VAC30-21-70 with a provisional license for six months and submit a recommendation for licensure from his supervisor.

D. If the licensee holds licensure in any other state or jurisdiction, he shall provide evidence that no disciplinary action is pending or unresolved. The board may deny a request for reactivation to any licensee who has been determined to have committed an act in violation of 18VAC30-21-160.

18VAC30-21-120. Reinstatement of a lapsed license for audiologists or speech-language pathologists.

A. When a license has not been renewed within one year of the expiration date, a person may apply to reinstate his license by submission of a reinstatement application, payment of the reinstatement fee, and submission of documentation of current ASHA certification or at least 10 continuing education hours for each year the license has been lapsed, not to exceed 30 contact hours, obtained during the time the license in Virginia was lapsed.

B. A licensee who does not reinstate within five years shall meet the requirements of subsection A of this section and shall either:

1. Reinstate by meeting the requirements for initial licensure as prescribed by 18VAC30-21-60; or

2. Provide documentation of a current license in another United States jurisdiction and evidence of active practice for at least one of the past three years or practice in accordance with 18VAC30-21-70 with a provisional license for six months and submit a recommendation for licensure from his supervisor.

C. If the licensee holds licensure in any other state or jurisdiction, he shall provide evidence that no disciplinary action is pending or unresolved. The board may deny a request for reinstatement to any licensee who has been determined to have committed an act in violation of 18VAC30-21-160.

18VAC30-21-130. Reactivation or reinstatement of a school speech-language pathologist.

A. A school speech-language pathologist whose license has been inactive and who requests reactivation of an active license shall file an application and pay the difference between the inactive and active renewal fees for the current year.  A school speech-language pathologist whose license has lapsed and who requests reinstatement shall file an application and pay the reinstatement fee as set forth in 18VAC30-20-40.

B. The board may reactivate or reinstate licensure as a school speech-language pathologist to an applicant who:

1. Holds a master's degree in speech-language-pathology; and

2. Holds a current endorsement in speech-language pathology from the Virginia Department of Education.

C. The board may deny a request for reactivation or reinstatement to any licensee who has been determined to have committed an act in violation of 18VAC30-21-160.

 [ 18VAC30-21-131. Performance of flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing.

A. For the purposes of this section, an endoscopic procedure shall mean a flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing limited to the use of flexible endoscopes to observe, collect data, and measure the parameters of swallowing for the purposes of functional assessment and therapy planning.

B. A speech-language pathologist who performs an endoscopic procedure shall meet the following qualifications:

1. Completion of a course or courses or an educational program offered by a provider approved in 18VAC30-20-100 that includes at least 12 hours on endoscopic procedures;

2. Successful performance of at least 25 flexible endoscopic procedures under the immediate and direct supervision of a board-certified otolaryngologist or another speech-language pathologist who has successfully performed at least 50 flexible endoscopic procedures beyond the 25 required for initial qualification and has been approved in writing by a board-certified otolaryngologist to provide that supervision; and

3. Current certification in basic life support.

C. The speech-language pathologist who qualifies to perform an endoscopic procedure pursuant to subsection B of this section shall maintain documentation of course completion and written verification from the supervising otolaryngologist or speech-language pathologist of successful completion of flexible endoscopic procedures.

D. An endoscopic procedure shall only be performed by a speech-language pathologist on referral from an otolaryngologist or other qualified physician.

E. A speech-language pathologist shall only perform an endoscopic procedure in a facility that has protocols in place for emergency medical backup. A flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing shall only be performed by a speech-language pathologist in either:

1. A licensed hospital or nursing home under the general supervision of a physician who is readily available in the event of an emergency, including physical presence in the facility or available by telephone; or

2. A physician's office at which the physician is on premises and available to provide onsite supervision.

F. The speech-language pathologist shall promptly report any observed abnormality or adverse reaction to the referring physician, an appropriate medical specialist, or both. The speech-language pathologist shall provide a report of an endoscopic procedure to the referring physician in a timely manner and, if requested, shall ensure access to a visual recording for viewing.

G. A speech-language pathologist is not authorized to possess or administer prescription drugs except as provided in § 54.1-3408 B of the Code of Virginia.

H. A speech-language pathologist who has been performing flexible endoscopic evaluations of swallowing prior to October 7, 2015, may continue to perform such evaluations provided he has written verification from a board-certified otolaryngologist that he has the appropriate training, knowledge, and skills to safely perform such evaluations. ]

Part V
Standards of Practice

18VAC30-21-140. Supervision of unlicensed assistants.

A. If a licensed audiologist or speech-language pathologist has unlicensed assistants, he shall document supervision of them, shall be held fully responsible for their performance and activities, and shall ensure that they perform only those activities which do not constitute the practice of audiology or speech-language pathology and which are commensurate with their level of training.

B. A licensee may delegate to an unlicensed assistant such activities or functions that are nondiscretionary and do not require the exercise of professional judgment for performance.

C. The identity of the unlicensed assistant shall be disclosed to the client prior to treatment and shall be made a part of the client's file.

18VAC30-21-150. Prohibited conduct.

A. No person, unless otherwise licensed to do so, shall prepare, order, dispense, alter, or repair hearing aids or parts of or attachments to hearing aids for consideration. However, audiologists licensed under this chapter may make earmold impressions and prepare and alter earmolds for clinical use and research.

B. No person licensed as a school speech-language pathologist shall conduct the practice of speech-language pathology outside of the public school setting.

18VAC30-21-160. 프로답지 못한 행동.

The board may refuse to issue a license to any applicant, suspend a license for a stated period of time or indefinitely, reprimand a licensee or place his license on probation with such terms and conditions and for such time as it may designate, impose a monetary penalty, or revoke a license for any of the following:

1. Guarantee of the results of any speech, voice, language, or hearing consultative or therapeutic procedure or exploitation of clients by accepting them for treatment when benefit cannot reasonably be expected to occur or by continuing treatment unnecessarily;

2. Diagnosis or treatment of speech, voice, language, and hearing disorders solely by written correspondence, provided this shall not preclude:

a. Follow-up by written correspondence or electronic communication concerning individuals previously seen; or

b. Providing clients with general information of an educational nature;

3. Failure to comply with provisions of § 32.1-127.1:03 of the Code of Virginia related to the confidentiality and disclosure of client records or related to provision of client records to another practitioner or to the client or his personal representative;

4. Failure to properly manage and keep timely, accurate, legible, and complete client records, to include the following:

a. For licensees who are employed by a health care institution, school system, or other entity, in which the individual practitioner does not own or maintain his own records, failure to maintain client records in accordance with the policies and procedures of the employing entity; or

b. For licensees who are self-employed or employed by an entity in which the individual practitioner does own and is responsible for client records, failure to maintain a client record for a minimum of six years following the last client encounter with the following exceptions:

(1) For records of a minor child, the minimum time is six years from the last client encounter or until the child reaches the age of 18 or becomes emancipated, whichever is longer; or

(2) Records that have previously been transferred to another practitioner or health care provider or provided to the client or his personal representative as documented in a record or database maintained for a minimum of six years;

5. Engaging or attempting to engage in a relationship with a client that constitutes a professional boundary violation in which the practitioner uses his professional position to take advantage of the vulnerability of a client or a client's family, including but not limited to sexual misconduct with a client or a member of the client's family or other conduct that results or could result in personal gain at the expense of the client;

6. Incompetence or negligence in the practice of the profession;

7. Failure to comply with applicable state and federal statutes or regulations specifying the consultations and examinations required prior to the fitting of a new or replacement prosthetic aid for any communicatively impaired person;

8. Failure to refer a client to an appropriate health care practitioner when there is evidence of an impairment for which assessment, evaluation, care, or treatment might be necessary;

9. Failure to supervise persons who assist in the practice of audiology or speech-language pathology as well as failure to disclose the use and identity of unlicensed assistants;

10. Conviction of a felony or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude;

11. Violating or cooperating with others in violating any of the provisions of Chapters 1 (§ 54.1-100 et seq.), 24 (§ 54.1-2400 et seq.), or 26 (§ 54.1-2600 et seq.) of Title 54 of the Code of Virginia or the regulations of the board;

12. Publishing or causing to be published in any manner an advertisement relating to his professional practice that is false, deceptive, or misleading;

13. Inability to practice with skill and safety;

14. Fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation in provision of documentation or information to the board or in the practice of audiology or speech-language pathology;

15. Aiding and abetting unlicensed activity; or

16. Revocation, suspension, restriction, or any other discipline of a license or certificate to practice or surrender of license or certificate while an investigation or administrative proceedings are pending in another regulatory agency in Virginia or another jurisdiction.

18VAC30-21-170. Criteria for delegation to an agency subordinate.

A. Decision to delegate. In accordance with subdivision 10 of § 54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia, the board may delegate an informal fact-finding proceeding to an agency subordinate upon determination that probable cause exists that a practitioner may be subject to a disciplinary action.

B. 위임 기준. 대행사의 부하 직원에게 위임할 수 없는 사례는 다음과 같은 경우입니다:

1. 환자에게 상해를 입히거나 입힐 가능성이 있는 고의 또는 과실 행위;

2. 다른 관할권의 조치 또는 중범죄 유죄 판결로 인한 강제 정지;

3. 숙련되고 안전하게 연습할 수 없는 장애가 있는 경우;

4. 성적 부적절 행위;

5. 무허가 행위.

C. 에이전시 하위 직원에 대한 기준.

1. 비공식 사실 조사 절차를 수행할 수 있도록 이사회로부터 권한을 부여받은 기관에는 이사회 위원과 전문 직원 또는 의료 전문가의 규제 및 징계와 관련된 행정 절차에 대한 교육과 경험을 바탕으로 지식이 있다고 판단되는 기타 인물이 포함될 수 있습니다.

2. 전무이사는 비공식 사실 조사 절차를 위임할 수 있는 적절한 자격을 갖춘 자의 명단을 유지해야 합니다.

3. 이사회는 대리인의 자격과 심리 중인 사건의 유형에 따라 절차를 수행하기에 적절하다고 판단되는 대리인의 선정을 전무이사에게 위임할 수 있습니다.

양식 (18vac30-21)

Continuing Education Form (rev. 3/2015)