Md. Code Regs. 10.41.11.10

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 10.41.11.10 - Continuing Education Requirements

A. A speech-language pathology assistant or an audiology assistant shall obtain CEUs as a means of staying current in the field.

B. The speech-language pathology assistant or the audiology assistant shall earn a minimum of ten CEUs as a condition of renewal as follows:

(1) Five CEUs in the area of clinical practice; and

(2) Five CEUs in work-related areas that may include the recommended completion of:

(a) A minimum of 1 CEU in the area of cultural competency;

(b) A minimum of 1 CEU in the area of ethics; and

(c) Related training that does not include annual training requirements for:

(i) Job orientation;

(ii) Job maintenance; or

(iii) Other general information related to health care.

C. The speech-language pathology assistant or the audiology assistant shall retain records documenting completion of CEUs.

D. At the time of license renewal, the Board shall audit 25 percent of the speech-language pathology assistants or the audiology assistants for compliance with the continuing education requirement.

E. If the speech-language pathology assistant or the audiology assistant is audited by the Board, the speech-language pathology assistant or the audiology assistant shall submit to the Board the following:

(1) A copy of the most recent performance evaluation;

(2) An application for license renewal; and

(3) Documentation of earned CEUs completed within the 2 years immediately preceding the license expiration date.

Md. Code Regs. 10.41.11.10

Regulation .10 adopted effective 43:12 Md. R. 667, eff.6/20/2016; amended and recodified from .09 effective 51:15 Md. R. 708, eff. 8/5/2024.