Rule 609-2-.03 - Licensure as an Audiologist(1) A person who seeks licensure as an Audiologist shall submit the appropriate application to the Board on forms that are available on the website or the Board office.(2) An applicant who seeks licensure as both a Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologist shall submit a separate application for each license sought.(3) Each application must be accompanied by the appropriate fee. (See Fee Schedule). The fee will cover the cost of processing the application, the cost of the initial biennial license and the decorative wall certificate.(5) Licensure fees for approved applications are not pro-rated during the biennial licensure period.(6) If the request for licensure is approved, the applicant will be notified in writing and assigned a license number.(7) An application file will become void if it is not complete within twelve (12) months of the date of the application. PCE applications are valid for twenty-four (24) months. If, after the application becomes void, if licensure is still desired, the applicant must submit a new application, new documents and the appropriate fee.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 609-2-.03
O.C.G.A. Secs. 43-1-7, 43-44-3, 43-44-6, 43-44-8, 43-44-9.
Original Rule entitled "Licensure by Reciprocity" was filed on August 7, 1979; eff. August 27, 1979.Repealed: New Rule entitled "Registration as a Speech Language Pathology Aide and/or Audiology Aide" adopted. F. Jun. 22, 1989; eff. July 12, 1989.Amended: Rule entitled "Licensure as an Audiologist" renumbered from 609-2-.02. F. Feb. 26, 1993; eff. Mar. 18, 1993.Amended: F. Apr. 1, 1999; eff. Apr. 21, 1999.Amended: F. Mar. 23, 2005; eff. Apr. 12, 2005.Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Feb. 20, 2007; eff. Mar. 12, 2007.