Section 3-7 - Annual Licensure Renewal (a) Licensure Expiration. Licenses expire January 30 of each year. Licensees shall renew their license on or before January 30. Licensees that fail to timely renew shall forfeit the right to practice.
(b) Renewal Notice. On or before December 31, the Board shall send a renewal notice to each licensee at their last business address of record. Failure to receive notice shall not excuse a licensee from the requirement for renewal under the Act and these Board Rules.
(c) Renewal Procedure. A licensee seeking renewal shall: - (i) Submit a completed renewal application and payment of fee;
- (ii) Verify audiometer calibration certification; and
- (iii) Submit evidence of completion often (10) hours of continued education that complies with subsection (d).
(d) Continuing Education Requirements. - (i) Continuing education activity shall be completed during the twelve (12) months prior to the license expiration. The following continuing education programs shall be accepted by the Board:
- (A) Programs approved or sponsored by NIHIS; and
- (B) With ninety (90) days prior written approval of the Board, college credits and programs sponsored by the Wyoming Speech, Hearing, and Language Association; the American Speech, Hearing, and Language Association; and other relevant programs or courses.
- (ii) Successful completion of the licensure examination shall be deemed fulfillment of the continuing education requirement for the initial renewal of a license.
- (iii) If a licensee fails to meet the continuing education requirement, the licensee shall present satisfactory evidence of educational study of a standard and pay an additional fee.