459.26(1)(1) The examining board shall conduct examinations for speech-language pathologist and audiologist licensure at least semiannually and at times and places determined by the examining board. The examining board shall provide public notice of each examination at least 60 days before the date of the examination.
459.26(2)(a)(a) Examinations shall consist of the examinations required for certification as a speech-language pathologist or as an audiologist by the American speech-language-hearing association or may consist of other written tests that require applicants to demonstrate minimum competency in services and subjects substantially related to the practice of speech-language pathology or audiology and that are substantially equivalent to the examinations required for such certification.
459.26(2)(b)
(b) An applicant for an audiologist license shall also complete an examination administered by the examining board that consists of practical tests of proficiency in techniques that pertain to the fitting of hearing aids, including the following:
459.26(2)(b)1.
1. Pure tone audiometry, including air conduction testing and bone conduction testing.
459.26(2)(b)2.
2. Live voice or recorded voice speech audiometry including speech reception threshold testing and most comfortable loudness measurements and measurements of tolerance thresholds.
459.26(2)(b)4.
4. Recording and evaluation of audiograms and speech audiometry to determine proper selection and adaption of a hearing aid.
459.26(2)(c)
(c) The examining board may waive the requirement to complete the examination specified in
par. (b) if it determines that an applicant for an audiologist license has completed education or training that is substantially equivalent to completing the examination.
459.26(3)
(3) An individual is not eligible for examination unless he or she has satisfied the requirements for licensure under
s. 459.24 (2) (a) to
(d) or
(3) (a) to
(d) and, at least 30 days before the date of examination, submits an application for examination to the department on a form provided by the department and pays the fee specified in
s. 440.05 (1).
459.26 Cross-reference
Cross Reference: See also ch.
HAS 6, Wis. adm. code.
459.28
459.28
Licensees of other jurisdictions. 459.28(1)
(1) Upon application and payment of the fee specified in
s. 440.05 (2), the examining board shall grant a license to practice speech-language pathology or audiology under
s. 459.24 (2) or
(3) to an applicant who holds a current speech-language pathologist or audiologist license in another state or territory of the United States if the examining board determines that the requirements for licensure in the other state or territory are substantially equivalent to the requirements under
s. 459.24 (2) or
(3).
459.28(2)
(2) The examining board may enter into reciprocal agreements with officials of other states or territories of the United States for licensing speech-language pathologists and audiologists and grant licenses to applicants who are licensed in those states or territories according to the terms of the reciprocal agreements.
459.28 History
History: 1989 a. 316;
1993 a. 16.
459.28 Cross-reference
Cross Reference: See also chs.
HAS 6 and
7, Wis. adm. code.
459.32(1)(1) Upon application, the examining board shall grant a permit to practice speech-language pathology in association with a speech-language pathologist licensed under
s. 459.24 (2), or to practice audiology in association with an audiologist licensed under
s. 459.24 (3), to an individual who is not a resident of this state if the individual submits evidence satisfactory to the examining board of having satisfied the requirements for licensure under
s. 459.24 (2) (c) and
(d) or
(3) (c) and
(d). The permit shall be valid for the period designated by the examining board, not to exceed 10 days in any calendar year.
459.32(2)
(2) Upon application, the examining board shall grant a permit to practice speech-language pathology or audiology to an individual who is not a resident of this state if the individual holds a current speech-language pathologist or audiologist license in another state or territory of the United States and the examining board determines that the requirements for licensure in the other state or territory are substantially equivalent to the requirements under
s. 459.24 (2) or
(3). The permit shall be valid for the period designated by the examining board, not to exceed 45 days in any calendar year.
459.32(3)
(3) An applicant for a limited permit under
sub. (1) or
(2) shall pay the fee specified in
s. 440.05 (6) and, if applicable, an applicant for a limited permit under
sub. (2) shall also pay the fee specified in
s. 440.05 (1) (b).
459.32 Cross-reference
Cross Reference: See also ch.
HAS 6, Wis. adm. code.
459.34
459.34
Disciplinary proceedings and actions. 459.34(1)
(1) Subject to the rules promulgated under
s. 440.03 (1), the examining board may make investigations and conduct hearings to determine whether a violation of this subchapter or any rule promulgated under this subchapter has occurred.
459.34(2)
(2) Subject to the rules promulgated under
s. 440.03 (1), the examining board may reprimand a licensee or permittee or deny, limit, suspend or revoke a license or permit under this subchapter if it finds that the applicant, licensee or permittee has done any of the following:
459.34(2)(a)
(a) Made a material misstatement in an application for a license or permit or for renewal of a license.
459.34(2)(b)
(b) Engaged in conduct in the practice of speech-language pathology or audiology which evidences a lack of knowledge or ability to apply professional principles or skills.
459.34(2)(c)
(c) Subject to
ss. 111.321,
111.322 and
111.335, been convicted of an offense the circumstances of which substantially relate to the practice of speech-language pathology or audiology.
459.34(2)(ce)
(ce) Violated any federal or state statute, rule or regulation that relates to the practice of fitting and dealing in hearing aids. This paragraph does not apply to speech-language pathologists.
459.34(2)(cm)
(cm) Failed to conduct a direct observation of the ear canal of a person for whom a hearing aid is purchased. This paragraph does not apply to speech-language pathologists.
459.34(2)(cs)
(cs) Sold a hearing aid for use by a person who was not given tests by a hearing instrument specialist or audiologist licensed under this chapter or in another state using appropriate procedures and instrumentation or without proper measurement of the functional intensity and range of the person's hearing. This paragraph does not apply to speech-language pathologists.
459.34(2)(d)
(d) Advertised in a manner which is false, deceptive or misleading.
459.34(2)(e)
(e) Advertised, practiced or attempted to practice under another's name.
459.34(2)(f)
(f) Subject to
ss. 111.321,
111.322 and
111.34, practiced speech-language pathology or audiology while the individual's ability to practice was impaired by alcohol or other drugs.
459.34(2)(g)
(g) Violated this subchapter or any rule promulgated under this subchapter.
459.34(2)(h)
(h) Engaged in unprofessional conduct as defined by rule by the examining board.
459.34(2m)(a)(a) An individual whose license or limited permit is limited by the examining board under this subchapter may continue to practice under the license or permit if the individual does all of the following:
459.34(2m)(a)2.
2. Appears before the examining board or its officers or agents upon each request of the examining board.
459.34(2m)(a)3.
3. Fully discloses to the examining board or its officers or agents the nature of the individual's practice and conduct.
459.34(2m)(a)4.
4. Fully complies with the limits placed on his or her practice and conduct by the examining board.
459.34(2m)(a)5.
5. Obtains any additional training, education or supervision required by the examining board.
459.34(2m)(a)6.
6. Cooperates with all reasonable requests of the examining board.
459.34(2m)(b)
(b) The examining board may, as a condition of removing a limitation on a license or limited permit issued under this subchapter or of reinstating a license or limited permit that has been suspended or revoked under this subchapter, require the license or permit holder to obtain minimum results specified by the examining board on one or more physical, mental or professional competency examinations if the examining board determines that obtaining the minimum results is related to correcting one or more of the bases upon which the limitation, suspension or revocation was imposed.
459.34(2m)(c)
(c) The examining board may, as a condition of reinstating a license that has been suspended under this subchapter, require the license holder to pass an examination required for initial licensure under
s. 459.26 (2).
459.34(3)
(3) In addition to or in lieu of a reprimand or denial, limitation, suspension or revocation of a license or permit under
sub. (2), the examining board may assess against an applicant, licensee or permittee a forfeiture of not less than $100 nor more than $2,500 for each violation enumerated under
sub. (2).
459.34 Cross-reference
Cross Reference: See also ch.
HAS 6, Wis. adm. code.
