DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
DIRECTOR'S OFFICE
AUDIOLOGY - GENERAL RULES
Filed with the secretary of state on
These rules take effect immediately upon filing with the secretary of state unless adopted under section 33, 44, or 45a(9) of the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.233, 24.244, or 24.245a. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the secretary of state.
(By authority conferred on the director of the department of licensing and regulatory affairs by sections 16145, 16148, and 16811 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.16145, 333.16148, and 333.16811, and Executive Reorganization Order Nos. 1991-9, 1996-2, 2003-1 and 2011-4, MCL 338.3501, 445.2001, 445.2011, and 445.2030)
R 338.1a, R 338.2, R 338.3, R 338.4, R 338.5, R 338.6, R 338.7, R 338.8, R 338.9, R 338.10, R 338.11, and R 338.12 of the Michigan Administrative Code are amended, and R 338.13 is added, as follows:
PART 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
R 338.1a Training standards for identifying victims of human trafficking; requirements.
Rule 1a. (1) Under section 16148 of
the code, MCL 333.16148, an individual licensed or seeking licensure or
who is licensed shall complete training in identifying victims of human trafficking
that satisfies the following standards:
(a) Training content must cover all the following:
(i) Understanding the types and
venues of human trafficking in Michigan this state or the United
States.
(ii) Identifying victims of human trafficking in health care settings.
(iii) Identifying the warning signs of human trafficking in health care settings for adults and minors.
(iv) Resources for reporting the suspected victims of human trafficking.
(b) Acceptable providers or methods of training include any of the following:
(i) Training offered by a nationally recognized or state-recognized, health-related organization.
(ii) Training offered by, or in conjunction with, a state or federal agency.
(iii) Training obtained in an educational program that has been approved for initial licensure, or by a college or university.
(iv) Reading an article related to
the identification of victims of human trafficking that satisfies the
requirements of subrule (1)(a) of this rule subdivision (a) of this
subrule and is published in a peer review journal, health care journal, or
professional or scientific journal.
(c) Acceptable modalities of training include any of the following:
(i) Teleconference or webinar.
(ii) Online presentation.
(iii) Live presentation.
(iv) Printed or electronic media.
(2) The department may select and audit
a sample of individuals and request documentation of proof of completion of training.
If audited by the department, an individual shall provide an acceptable
proof of completion of training, including that includes either
of the following:
(a) Proof of completion certificate issued by the training provider that includes the date, provider name, name of training, and individual’s name.
(b) A self-certification statement by an individual. The certification statement must include the individual’s name and either of the following:
(i) For training completed under subrule (1)(b)(i) to (iii) of this rule, the date, training provider name, and name of training.
(ii) For training completed under
subrule (1)(b)(iv) of this rule, the title and author of the article,
author, publication name of the peer review journal, health care
journal, or professional or scientific journal, and the date, volume,
and issue of publication, as applicable.
(3) Under section 16148 of the code, MCL 333.16148, the requirements specified in subrule (1) of this rule apply for license renewals beginning with the 2017 renewal cycle and for initial licenses issued after April 22, 2021.
R 338.2 Application for audiologist license; requirements.
Rule 2. (1) An applicant for an
audiologist license, license in addition to satisfying shall
satisfy the requirements of the code and the administrative rules
promulgated under the code, shall satisfy as well as all of
the following requirements:
(a) Submit Provide the
required fee and a completed application on a form provided by the department,
together with the requisite fee. department.
(b) Possess a master's or doctoral
degree in audiology from an accredited educational program under R 338.8.
R 338.8(1) or (2) and (3) or (4).
(c) Successfully completed a minimum of 9 months of supervised clinical experience in audiology as shown by 1 of the following requirements:
(i) For an applicant who possesses
has a doctor of audiology (Au.D.) degree, submission of an official
transcript that indicates shows the awarding of an a doctor
of audiology (Au.D.) degree from an accredited educational
institution under R 338.8. R 338.8(1) or (2) and (3) or (4).
(ii) For an applicant who has
either a doctoral or master's degree in audiology, submission of a
certification of clinical experience form that indicates shows that
the applicant completed the required supervised clinical experience.
(d) Successfully completed an examination in audiology under R 338.7.
(2) If an applicant for an audiologist
license submits provides either a Certificate of Clinical Competence
in Audiology (CCC-A) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
(ASHA) or an American Board of Audiology Certified
credential from the American Board of Audiology
(ABA) that has been held up to September 1, 1995, then it is presumed that the
applicant satisfies the requirements of subrule (1)(b), (c), and (d) of this
rule.
R 338.3 Licensure by endorsement; audiologist.
Rule 3. (1) An applicant for an
audiologist license by endorsement shall submit a completed application on a
form provided by the department, together with the requisite fee. In addition
to satisfying satisfy the requirements of the code and the
administrative rules promulgated under the code, an applicant shall
satisfy as well as all the following requirements: of
this rule.
(a) Provide the required fee and a completed application on a form provided by the department.
(b) Hold a current and full audiologist license in another state or in a province of Canada.
(c) Complete the educational requirements for an audiologist license in another state or a province of Canada to obtain licensure as an audiologist in another state or a province of Canada.
(d) Receive passing scores on either of the following examinations for an audiologist license in another state or in a province of Canada to obtain licensure as an audiologist in another state or in a province of Canada:
(i) One of the examinations adopted under R 338.7.
(ii) The Canadian Entry-to-Practice Exam for Audiology (CETP Exam).
(e) If the applicant has held an audiologist license for less than 18 months, the applicant completes, in the United States, 9 months of supervised clinical experience under a licensed audiologist, and the supervised clinical experience satisfies R 338.5.
(2) If an applicant was registered
or licensed as an audiologist in another state with substantially equivalent requirements
and holds a current and unencumbered registration or license as an audiologist
in that state, then it is presumed that the applicant satisfies the
requirements of section 16811(1)(a) or (b), and (2) or (3) of the code, MCL
333.16811. An applicant who is or has been licensed, registered, or
certified in a health profession or specialty by any other state, the United
States military, the federal government, or another country shall disclose that
fact on the application form. The applicant shall satisfy the requirements of
section 16174(2) of the code, MCL 333.16174, which includes verification from
the issuing entity showing that disciplinary proceedings are not pending
against the applicant and sanctions are not in force at the time of application.
If licensure is granted and it is determined that sanctions have been imposed,
the disciplinary subcommittee may impose appropriate sanctions under section
16174(5) of the code, MCL 333.16174.
(3) If an applicant does not satisfy
the requirements of subrule (2) of this rule, then the applicant shall satisfy
all the following requirements, in addition to satisfying the requirements of
the code:
(a) Possess a master's or doctoral
degree in audiology from an accredited educational program under R 338.8.
(b) Have successfully completed a
minimum of 9 months of supervised clinical experience in audiology.
(c) Have successfully completed an
examination in audiology under R 338.7.
(d) Verify that the registration
or license from the other jurisdiction found in another state or territory of
the United States, whether current or expired, is in good standing.
(e) In place of subdivisions (a),
(b) and (c) of this subrule, submit a Certificate of
Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) from ASHA or an American Board of
Audiology Certified credential from the ABA.
R 338.4 Supervised clinical experience; limited license requirements.
Rules 4. (1) An applicant for an audiology
audiologist limited license who has earned a master's or doctoral degree
in audiology but who still must complete the required 9 months of supervised
clinical experience in audiology must submit a completed application for a
limited license on a form provided by the department, together with the requisite
fee. In addition to satisfying other shall satisfy the requirements
of the code and the administrative rules, rules promulgated
under the code, an applicant for a limited license shall establish both
of as well as all the following requirements:
(a) That the applicant is a
graduate of an accredited educational program in audiology, as described in R
338.8. Provide the required fee and a completed application on a form
provided by the department.
(b) That the applicant has been
accepted for training in a clinical situation under the supervision of an
individual who is licensed in audiology in this state or who holds a current
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) from ASHA or an
American Board of Audiology Certified credential from the ABA. Graduate from an
accredited educational program in audiology under R 338.8(1) or (2) and (3) or
(4).
(c) Be accepted for training in a clinical situation under the supervision of an individual who is licensed in audiology in this state.
(2) The applicant shall document on
a form provided by the department the completion of complete 9
months of clinical supervised experience (1,080 clock hours) or the equivalent
of 9 months of experience after having graduated from an accredited master's
degree program in audiology, as described in R 338.8. audiology under
R 338.8(1) or (2) and (3) or (4). Both of the following requirements
apply:
(a) The experience is subject to R 338.5.
(b) Only experience obtained in an approved supervised clinical situation by an individual who holds a limited license counts toward the experience requirement.
(3) If an applicant transfers to a
different supervised clinical situation, then he or she the applicant
shall notify the department by submitting provide information
about the new supervised clinical situation on a an updated form
provided by the department. department under subrule (2) of this rule.
R 338.5 Clinical experience requirements.
Rule 5. (1) The 9 months of supervised
clinical experience required for licensure in R 338.2(1)(c), R 338.3(3)(b),
R 338.2(1)(c) and R 338.4(2) must satisfy the following requirements:
(a) The experience must be obtained under the supervision of a licensed audiologist.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in subrule (2) of this rule, experience must be full time, which means at least 30 hours per week, and be obtained within 24 consecutive months.
(2) The supervised clinical experience required under subrule (1) of this rule may be fulfilled on a part-time basis and must satisfy the following requirements:
(a) The experience must be obtained under the supervision of a licensed audiologist.
(b) The experience must be part time, which means at least 15 hours per week, and be obtained within 36 consecutive months.
R 338.6 Foreign trained applicants; licensure requirements.
Rule 6. An applicant for an audiologist
license who graduated from a postsecondary institution that is located
outside of the United States or Canada shall establish satisfy
all of the following requirements:
(a) That the applicant has completed
an educational degree program in audiology that is substantially equivalent to
the educational requirements in R 338.2(1)(b). for licensure or R
338.3(3)(a) for licensure by endorsement. The department accepts as proof
of an applicant's completion of the educational requirements a credential
evaluation completed by a credential evaluation organization that is a current
member organization of the National Association of Credential Evaluation
Services (NACES).
(b) That the applicant may practice
as an audiologist without limitation in a country currently recognized by the
United States. An applicant shall have his or her license, certification,
or registration verified by the licensing agency of any country in which the
applicant holds a current license, certification, or registration or has ever
held a license, certification, or registration as an audiologist. If
applicable, verification must include the record of any disciplinary action
taken or pending against the applicant. An applicant who is or has been
licensed, registered, or certified in a health profession or specialty by any
other state, the United States military, the federal government, or another
country shall disclose that fact on the application form. The applicant shall
satisfy the requirements of section 16174(2) of the code, MCL 333.16174, which
includes verification from the issuing entity showing that disciplinary
proceedings are not pending against the applicant and sanctions are not in force
at the time of application. If licensure is granted and it is determined that
sanctions have been imposed, the disciplinary subcommittee may impose
appropriate sanctions under section 16174(5) of the code, MCL 333.16174.
R 338.7 Examination; adoption; passing scores.
Rule 7.
Examinations approved and adopted are the National Teachers Examination (NTE)
in Audiology and the Praxis Series II Examination in Audiology that are
administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS) or its successor
organization. Applicants are required to must achieve a passing
score on the National Teachers Examination (NTE) in Audiology or the Praxis
Series II Examination in Audiology or any successor examination.
R 338.8 Educational standards; adoption by reference.
Rule 8. (1) Educational standards
approved and adopted by reference in these rules include the following: The
standards for accrediting audiology educational programs developed and adopted
by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language
Pathology (CAA), American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research
Boulevard, #310, Rockville, Maryland 20850, in the publication entitled
"Standards for Accreditation of Graduate Education Programs in Audiology
and Speech-Language Pathology," effective August 1, 2017, which are available
at no cost on the council’s website at https://caa.asha.org are approved
and adopted by reference. Any audiology educational program
accredited by the CAA is approved.
(a) The Council on Academic
Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) for the
accreditation of audiology education programs as in the publication entitled
"Standards for Accreditation of Graduate Education Programs in Audiology
and Speech-Language Pathology," August 2017, which is available from the
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310,
Rockville, Maryland 20850 at no cost from the association's website at
https://caa.asha.org/wp-content/uploads/Accreditation-Standards-for-Graduate-Programs.pdf.
A copy of the standards also is available for inspection and distribution at a
cost of 10 cents per page from the Board of Audiology, Bureau of Professional
Licensing, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, 611 West
Ottawa Street, Lansing, Michigan 48909. Evidence of completion of an
accredited audiology educational program is proof of
completion of an acceptable program.
(b) The Accreditation Commission
for Audiology Education (ACAE) for the accreditation of doctor of audiology
programs as in the publication entitled "Accreditation Standards for the
Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) Program", adopted March 2016, which is
available at no cost from the Accreditation Commission for Audiology Education,
11480 Commerce Park Dr., Ste. 220, Reston, Virginia 20191 or at no cost from
the commission's website at http://acaeaccred.org/standards/. Copies of the
standards are available for inspection and distribution at a cost of 10 cents
per page from the Board of Audiology, Bureau of Professional Licensing, Michigan
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, 611 West Ottawa Street,
Lansing, Michigan 48909. Evidence of completion of an accredited audiology
educational program is proof of completion of an acceptable program.
(2) A higher education institution
is considered approved if it is accredited by the accrediting body of the
region in which the institution is located and the accrediting body satisfies
either the recognition standards and criteria of the Council for Higher
Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the recognition procedures and criteria of
the United States Department of Education. The department in consultation with
the board adopts by reference the recognition standards and criteria of CHEA, effective
September 24, 2018, and the procedures and criteria for recognizing accrediting
agencies of the United States Department of Education, effective July 1, 2010,
as contained in 34 CFR 602.10 to 602.38. Copies of the standards and criteria
of CHEA and the United States department of education are available for
inspection and distribution at a cost of 10 cents per page from the Board of
Audiology, Bureau of Professional Licensing, Department of Licensing and
Regulatory Affairs, 611 West Ottawa Street, P.O. Box 30670, Lansing, Michigan
48909. The CHEA recognition standards also may be obtained from the Council
for Higher Education Accreditation, One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 510,
Washington, DC 20036-1110, or from the council's website at http://www.chea.org
at no cost. The federal recognition criteria may be obtained from the U.S.
Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education, 1990 K Street, NW,
Washington, DC 20006 or from the department's website at
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/OPE/index.html at no cost. The standards
for accrediting doctor of audiology programs developed and adopted by the
Accreditation Commission for Audiology Education (ACAE), 11480 Commerce Park
Dr., Ste. 220, Reston, Virginia 20191, in the publication entitled
"Accreditation Standards for the Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) Program,”
adopted March 2016, which are available at no cost on the commission's website
at https://acaeaccred.org are approved and adopted by reference. Any
audiology educational program accredited by the ACAE is approved.
(3) The standards for recognition of accrediting organizations developed and adopted by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 510, Washington, D.C. 20036, in the publication entitled “Recognition of Accrediting Organizations Policy and Procedures,” effective September 24, 2018, which are available at no cost on the council’s website at https://www.chea.org are approved and adopted by reference. Any higher education institution accredited by the accrediting body of the region in which the institution is located and the accrediting body satisfies the recognition standards of CHEA is approved.
(4) The criteria for recognition and the recognition process for the secretary’s recognition of accrediting agencies of the United States Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20202, in 34 CFR 602.10 to 602.39, effective July 1, 2020, which are available at no cost on the department’s website at https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/index.html are approved and adopted by reference. Any higher education institution accredited by the accrediting body of the region in which the institution is located and the accrediting body satisfies the recognition criteria and process of the United States Department of Education is approved.
(5) Copies of the standards in this rule are available for inspection and distribution at a cost of 10 cents per page from the Board of Audiology, Bureau of Professional Licensing, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, 611 West Ottawa Street, Lansing, Michigan 48909.
R 338.9 Relicensure.
Rule 9. (1) An applicant whose
license has lapsed for less than 3 years preceding the date of application for
relicensure may be relicensed within 3 years after the expiration date
of the license under section 16201(3) of the code, MCL 333.16201, if the
applicant satisfies the requirements of the code and the administrative
rules promulgated under the code, as well as all of the following
requirements:
(a) Submits Provides the
required fee and a completed application on a form provided by the department.
(b) Establishes that he or she is
of good moral character as defined under sections 1 to 7 of 1974 PA
381, MCL 338.41 to 338.47.
(c) Submits Provides proof
to the department of accumulating not less than 20 hours of continuing
education credit that satisfies the requirements of R 338.10 and R 338.11
during the 2 years immediately preceding the application for relicensure.
(2) An applicant whose license has
lapsed for 3 years or more preceding the date of application for relicensure
may be relicensed more than 3 years after the expiration date of the license
under section 16201(4) of the code, MCL 333.16201, if the applicant
satisfies the requirements of the code and the administrative rules
promulgated under the code, as well as all of the following
requirements:
(a) Submits Provides the
required fee and a completed application on a form provided by the department.
(b) Establishes that he or she is
of good moral character as defined under sections 1 to 7 of 1974 PA
381, MCL 338.41 to 338.47.
(c) Submits Provides fingerprints
as required under section 16174(3) of the code, MCL 333.16174.
(d) Complies with Satisfies
either of the following requirements:
(i) Passes an examination required under R 338.7.
(ii) Presents proof to the
department that he or she the applicant was registered or
licensed as an audiologist in another state or a province of Canada during
the 2-year period prior to the application for relicensure.
(3) An applicant shall have his or
her license, certification, or registration verified by the licensing agency of
any state of the United States in which the applicant holds a current license,
certification, or registration or has ever held a license, certification, or
registration as an audiologist. If applicable, verification must include the
record of any disciplinary action taken or pending against the applicant. An
applicant who is or has been licensed, registered, or certified in a health
profession or specialty by any other state, the United States military, the
federal government, or another country shall disclose that fact on the
application form. The applicant shall satisfy the requirements of section
16174(2) of the code, MCL 333.16174, which includes verification from the
issuing entity showing that disciplinary proceedings are not pending against
the applicant and sanctions are not in force at the time of application. If
licensure is granted and it is determined that sanctions have been imposed, the
disciplinary subcommittee may impose appropriate sanctions under section
16174(5) of the code, MCL 333.16174.
R 338.10 License renewal; requirements; applicability.
Rule 10. (1) This rule applies to
applications for renewal of an audiology license under sections 16201 and 16811
of the code, MCL 333.16201 and 333.16811. An applicant for renewal shall
satisfy the requirements of the code and the administrative rules promulgated
under the code.
(2) An applicant for license renewal who has been licensed for the 2-year period immediately preceding the expiration date of the license shall accumulate not less than 20 hours of continuing education in activities approved under these rules during the 2 years preceding the end of the license cycle.
(3) Submission of an application for
renewal constitutes the applicant's certification of compliance with the
requirements of this rule. A licensee shall retain keep documentation
of satisfying the requirements of this rule for a period of 4 years from the
date of applying for license renewal. Failure to satisfy this rule is a
violation of section 16221(h) of the code, MCL 333.16221.
R 338.11 Acceptable continuing education; requirements; limitations.
Rule 11. (1) The 20 hours of continuing education required under R 338.10(2) for the renewal of an audiology license must satisfy the following requirements:
(a) For the purpose of this rule,
"instruction" means education time, exclusive of coffee breaks;
breakfast, luncheon, lunch, or dinner periods; periods,
or, or any other breaks in the program.
(b) Not more than 10 hours of continuing education may be earned during a 24-hour period.
(c) A licensee may not earn credit
for a continuing education program or activity that is identical or
substantially identical equivalent to a program or activity the
licensee has already earned credit for during that the license
cycle.
(d) Under section 16204 of the code,
MCL 333.16204, at least 1 hour of continuing education must be earned in the
area of pain and symptom management. Continuing education hours in pain
and symptom management may include, but are not limited to, courses in behavior
management, behavior modification, stress management, and clinical
applications, as they relate to professional practice under sections 16801 to
16811 of the code, MCL 333.16801 to 333.16811.
(2) The following are acceptable continuing education activities:
ACCEPTABLE
CONTINUING EDUCATION ACTIVITIES
|
Activity Code |
Activity and Proof Required |
Number of continuing education hours granted/allowed per activity |
|
(a) |
Initial presentation of a continuing education program related to the practice of audiology provided to a state, regional, national, or international audiology organization.
To receive credit, the presentation must not be a part of the licensee's regular job description and must satisfy the standards in R 338.12.
If
audited, the licensee shall |
Three hours of continuing education are granted for each 50 to 60 minutes of presentation.
No other credit is granted for preparation of a presentation.
A maximum of 9 hours of continuing education are allowed for this activity in each renewal period.
Under subrule (1)(c) of this rule, credit for a presentation is granted once per renewal period. |
|
(b) |
Initial presentation of a scientific exhibit, paper, or clinical demonstration to an audiology organization.
To receive credit, the presentation must not be part of the licensee’s regular job description or performed in the normal course of the licensee’s employment.
If
audited, the licensee shall |
Two hours of continuing education are granted for each 50 to 60 minutes of presentation.
No other credit is granted for preparation of a presentation.
A maximum of 6 hours of continuing education are allowed for this activity in each renewal period.
Under subrule (1)(c) of this rule, credit for a presentation is granted once per renewal period. |
|
(c) |
Passing
a postgraduate academic course related to the practice of audiology offered
in an educational program approved under
If
audited, the licensee shall |
Five hours of continuing education are granted for each academic credit hour passed.
Three hours of continuing education are granted for each academic term or quarter credit hour passed.
A maximum of 20 hours of continuing education are allowed for this activity in each renewal period. |
|
(d) |
Attendance at a continuing education program approved under R 338.12. If
audited, the licensee shall |
One
continuing education
A maximum of 20 hours of continuing education are allowed for this activity in each renewal period. |
|
(e) |
Attendance at a continuing education program approved by another state board of audiology.
If
audited, the licensee shall |
One
continuing education
A maximum of 20 hours of continuing education are allowed for this activity in each renewal period. |
|
(f) |
Initial publication of an article related to the practice of audiology in a non-peer reviewed journal or newsletter.
If
audited, the licensee shall |
One hour of continuing education is granted for each article.
A maximum of 5 hours of continuing education are allowed for this activity in each renewal period.
Under subrule (1)(c) of this rule, credit for publication is granted once per renewal period. |
|
(g) |
Initial publication of a chapter related to the practice of audiology in either of the following:
A professional or health care textbook. A peer-reviewed journal.
If
audited, the licensee shall |
Five hours of continuing education are granted for serving as the primary author.
Two hours of continuing education are granted for serving as the secondary author.
Under subrule (1)(c) of this rule, credit for publication is granted once per renewal period. |
|
(h) |
Reading an audiology professional journal and successfully completing an evaluation created for continuing education credit in audiology practice education.
If
audited, the licensee shall |
One hour of continuing education is granted for each 50 to 60 minutes of this activity.
A maximum of 5 hours of continuing education are allowed for this activity in each renewal period. |
|
(i) |
Attendance at a program approved for continuing education by the board of medicine or the board of osteopathic medicine related to audiology practice.
If
audited, the licensee shall |
One
continuing education
A maximum of 5 hours of continuing education are allowed for this activity in each renewal period. |
|
(j) |
Participating on a state or national committee, board, council, or association related to the field of audiology. A committee, board, council, or association must enhance the participant’s knowledge and understanding of the field of audiology.
If
audited, the licensee shall |
Two hours of continuing education are granted for each committee, board, council, or association.
A maximum of 2 hours of continuing education are allowed for this activity in each renewal period.
|
R 338.12 Continuing audiology education providers and programs; methods of
approval.
Rule 12. (1) Any continuing
education provider or program approved by ASHA is approved. Approved
and adopted by reference are the The standards of the for continuing
education providers developed and adopted by the American
Speech-Language-Hearing Association Continuing Education Board (ASHA-CEB),
2200
Research Boulevard, Rockville, Maryland 20850-3289, for
approved continuing education providers in the document publication
entitled “American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Continuing Education
Board Manual,” February 2019, updated June 2021, which is are
available at no cost from ASHA, 2200 Research Boulevard, Rockville,
Maryland 20850-3289 or from on the association's website at https://www.asha.org/ce/for-providers/.
https://www.asha.org, are approved and adopted by reference. A copy of the guidelines also is available for
inspection and distribution at a cost of 10 cents per page from the Michigan
Board of Audiology, Bureau of Professional Licensing, Department of Licensing
and Regulatory Affairs, 611 West Ottawa Street, P.O. Box 30670, Lansing,
Michigan 48909.
(2) Any continuing education provider
or program approved by the American Academy of Audiology is approved. Approved
and adopted by reference are the The standards of the for
continuing education programs developed and adopted by the American Academy
of Audiology, 11480 Commerce Park Drive, Suite 220, Reston, Virginia 20191,
for approved continuing education programs in the document publication
entitled “CE Provider Course Application Requirements and Guidelines,” November
2018, revised October 1, 2020, which is are available
at no cost from the American Academy of Audiology, 11480 Commerce Park
Drive, Suite 220, Reston, Virginia 20191 or from on the academy’s
website at https://audiology.org/professional-development/continuing-education/ce-provider-information/course-approval-requirements.
https://www.audiology.org, are approved and adopted by reference. A
copy of the guidelines also is available for inspection and distribution at
cost from the Michigan Board of Audiology, Bureau of Professional Licensing,
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, 611 West Ottawa Street, P.O.
Box 30670, Lansing, Michigan 48909.
(3) Any continuing education provider
or program approved by the board is approved. The board may review a
course or program. Courses Providers or programs that need
to be reviewed and preapproved must submit provide the following
requirements:
(a) Course content related to current issues in audiology practice.
(b) An outline of the course or program provided with time allotted for each section of the program.
(c) Documentation of qualifications of presenters.
(d) Description of the method for delivering the course or program.
(e) Inclusion of defined measurements of pre-knowledge and post-knowledge or skill improvement.
(f) Monitoring of participant attendance at the program or course.
(g) Records of a course or program are
maintained kept and that include the number of
participants in attendance, the date of the program, the program's location,
the credentials of the presenters, rosters of the individuals who attended, and
the continuing education time awarded to each participant.
(h) A participant must receive a
certificate or written proof of attendance at a program that indicates shows
a participant's name, the date of the program, the location of program, the
sponsor or program approval number, and the hours of continuing education
awarded.
(4) Copy of the standards in this rule are available for inspection and distribution at a cost of 10 cents per page from the Michigan Board of Audiology, Bureau of Professional Licensing, Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, 611 West Ottawa Street, P.O. Box 30670, Lansing, Michigan 48909.
R 338.13 Telehealth.
Rule 13. (1) A licensee shall obtain consent from the patient for treatment before providing a telehealth service under section 16284 of the code, MCL 333.16284.
(2) A licensee shall keep proof of consent for telehealth treatment in the patient’s up-to-date medical record and satisfy section 16213 of the code, MCL 333.16213.
(3) A licensee providing any telehealth service shall do both of the following:
(a) Act within the scope of the licensee’s practice.
(b) Exercise the same standard of care applicable to a traditional, in-person health care service.