(a) To qualify for a license to practice speech–language pathology, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section.
(b) The applicant shall be of good moral character.
(c) The applicant shall:
(1) Hold a master’s degree in the area of speech–language pathology from an educational institution which incorporates the academic course work and the minimum hours of supervised training required by the regulations adopted by the Board;
(2) Have completed the period of supervised postgraduate professional practice in speech–language pathology as specified by the regulations adopted by the Board;
(3) Except as otherwise provided in this title, pass an examination in speech–language pathology as required by regulations adopted by the Board;
(4) Demonstrate oral competency; and
(5) Submit to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 2–303.1 of this subtitle.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 2 - Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists
Section 2-301 - License Required; Exceptions
Section 2-302 - Qualifications -- Audiologists
Section 2-302.1 - Qualifications -- Hearing Aid Dispensers
Section 2-302.2 - Qualifications -- Speech-Language Pathologists
Section 2-302.3 - Qualifications -- Assisting Speech-Language Pathologist
Section 2-303 - Applications for Licenses
Section 2-303.1 - Criminal History Records Check
Section 2-305 - Waiver of Requirements -- Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists
Section 2-306 - Issuance of License
Section 2-307 - Scope of License -- Audiologists
Section 2-307.1 - Scope of License -- Hearing Aid Dispensers
Section 2-307.2 - Scope of License -- Speech-Language Pathologists
Section 2-307.3 - Scope of License -- Assisting Speech-Language Pathologist
Section 2-307.4 - Scope of License -- Identification and Representation
Section 2-308 - Term and Renewal of Licenses
Section 2-308.1 - Inactive Status of Licenses
Section 2-309 - Reinstatement of Expired Licenses
Section 2-310 - Limited License -- Audiologist
Section 2-310.1 - Limited License -- Hearing Aid Dispensers
Section 2-310.2 - Limited License -- Speech-Language Pathologists
Section 2-310.3 - Limited License -- Assisting in the Practice of Speech-Language Pathology
Section 2-311 - Display of Licenses; Multiple Place of Business; Change of Address
Section 2-312 - Investigative and Enforcement Powers of Board
Section 2-313 - Surrender of License
Section 2-314 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Grounds
Section 2-314.1 - Hearing Aid Dispensers and Audiologists -- Medical Examination
Section 2-314.2 - Misleading or Untruthful Advertisements and Representations Regarding Services
Section 2-314.3 - Hearing Aid Dispensers -- Misrepresentation of Qualifications of Place of Business
Section 2-314.4 - Hearing Aid Dispensers -- Use of False Name
Section 2-314.5 - Hearing Aid Dispensers and Audiologists -- Unlawful Inducements
Section 2-314.6 - Door-to-Door Solicitation of Hearing Aid Sales
Section 2-314.7 - Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices in Provision of Hearing Aid Services
Section 2-314.8 - Receipts for Hearing Aids
Section 2-314.9 - Suspension, Revocation, Reprimand or Probation -- Additional Penalties
Section 2-315 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Hearings
Section 2-317 - Reinstatement of Suspended or Revoked Licenses