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Frequently Asked Questions

How Can I find out if my audiologist, hearing aid dispenser or speech-language pathologist is licenses and in good standing?
When does the Board meet and can anyone attend the meetings?
How do I file a complaint with the Board?
How do I change my address with the Board?
How do I change my name with the Board?
What can I do if I have lost my license?
Does the Board have an Inactive License Status?
If my license has been expired for more than 5 years, can I reinstate it?
Do I need to have an employment position to apply for a Limited License to do my CFY?
Can I start my CFY if I will not officially graduate for another month or so?
If I have a limited license, do I have to notify the Board if my supervisor or place of employment changes?
Do I need to pass the National Exam before I can obtain a Limited License?
Is there an additional fee to transfer from a Limited to a Full License?
How does the Board determine the number of Continuing Education Units (CEU's) for a program?
When do I need to start obtaining CEU’s and can CEU’s be carried over from one renewal to the next?
What happens if I am audited for my continuing education hours by the Board?
How long do I have to maintain the continuing education records in my file?
What should I do if I am not sure whether a course or program would be approved by the Board?

How Can I find out if my audiologist, hearing aid dispenser or speech-language pathologist is licenses and in good standing?

Contact the Board Office at 410-764-4725 to check that your health care provider is licensed and in good standing.The Board can also tell you how long the practitioner has been licensed and when the license will expire.

When does the Board meet and can anyone attend the meetings?

The Board meets once a month on the third Thursday of the month at 4:00 p.m. at the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, 4201 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215. Regular Session meetings of the Board are open to the public and the Board welcomes your attendance. Call the Board office for the room number and directions to the Office.

How do I file a complaint with the Board?

Click on the Consumer Section of the menu for information on how to file a complaint with the Board and the Board’s process for handling complaints. You can also contact the Board Office by phone if you have additional questions.

How do I change my address with the Board?

Send a written request or change of address post card with your original signature to the Board Office.

How do I change my name with the Board?

Send a written request with a copy of your marriage certificate or other official document to the Board Office. Please indicate if you would like a revised license issued in your new name.

What can I do if I have lost my license?

Click on the forms section of the menu (or call the Board office) for a lost license form. Complete the form, have it notarized and send it to the Board office with the $5.00 fee.

Does the Board have an Inactive License Status?

No, there is no inactive license status. However, you can let you license lapse and reinstate it within 5 years by submitting proof of the continuing education hours you would have needed to keep your license active, paying a renewal fee and a reinstatement fee. If you want to reinstate a license, contact the Board office at 410-764-4725 for the appropriate forms.

If my license has been expired for more than 5 years, can I reinstate it?

No, if a license has been expired for more than 5 years, the practitioner must reapply for a new license. Contact the Board office for forms and information.

Do I need to have an employment position to apply for a Limited License to do my CFY?

Yes, you must have a position in order to apply for a Limited License as both you and your supervisor at the employment setting must complete and sign the AS2 form (Verification of Supervision for Limited License).

Can I start my CFY if I will not officially graduate for another month or so?

Yes, but you will need a letter from your Department Chair stating that you have completed your academic coursework and all your clinical hours. Also make arrangements to have your final graduate transcript showing your Master’s Degree forwarded to the Board when available. The final transcript must become part of your file before you can transfer to a full license.

If I have a limited license, do I have to notify the Board if my supervisor or place of employment changes?

Yes, you must submit a new AS2 form to the Board if either your supervisor or setting changes. You cannot begin work under the new supervisor or in the new setting until the AS2 is approved by the Board.

Do I need to pass the National Exam before I can obtain a Limited License?

No, you do not need to pass the National Exam to be approved for a Limited License. However, to transfer to a full license, you need to have passed the exam and have your official exam scores sent to the Board Office.

Is there an additional fee to transfer from a Limited to a Full License?

No, there is no additional fee if you transfer from Limited to Full License before your Limited License expires. 

How does the Board determine the number of Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) for a program?

The Board gives one CEU for each hour of attendance (1 CEU = 1hour) The Board counts the number of hours for the program after deleting time for breaks and lunch (unless there is a speaker during the lunch).  

The Board’s CEU’s and ASHA CEU’s are not equal.ASHA gives.1 CEU for one hour.1 ASHA CEU = 10 hours.

When do I need to start obtaining CEU’s and can CEU’s be carried over from one renewal to the next?

CEU’s must be obtained between June 1, 2000 and May 31, 2002 for the next renewal.CEU’s cannot be carried over from one renewal period to another.

CEU’s are waived for anyone who becomes licensed or reinstates a license during the renewal period.

What happens if I am audited for my continuing education hours by the Board?

If you are audited by the Board during the renewal of your license, you will need to submit a list of the continuing education programs you have attended and documentation from each program verifying you attendance. This information is sent to the Board along with your renewal application and fee for renewal.

How long do I have to maintain the continuing education records in my file?

The law requires that all licensees, even those who were not audited, must maintain their continuing education records for 4 years.

What should I do if I am not sure whether a course or program would be approved by the Board?

Click on the Forms Section of the menu for a Continuing Education Form 4. Send the completed form, the agenda for the program and any additional information you may have to the Board Office.

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