HAS 6.10(2)(a)3.a.
a. Possesses a doctoral degree in audiology from an accredited academic institution approved by the board. The doctoral degree program shall consist of not less than 3 years of educational course work and not less than 12 months of clinical rotation or externship.
HAS 6.10(2)(a)3.b.
b. Education or training that the board determines is substantially equivalent to the completion of the requirement under subd. 3. a.
HAS 6.10(2)(a)4.
4. Evidence the applicant has passed the Praxis Audiologist examination.
HAS 6.10(2)(b)
(b) A temporary license to practice audiology is valid for 6 months. A temporary license may be renewed once by the board, for a time period to allow the applicant time to take the next available examination and receive the results of the examination, if one of the following occurs:
HAS 6.10(2)(b)1.
1. The applicant fails the practical exam required under s.
459.26 (2) (b), Stats., and applies to take the next available examination.
HAS 6.10(2)(b)2.
2. The applicant shows to the satisfaction of the examining board sufficient cause for the renewal.
HAS 6.10 History
History: CR 01-043: cr.
Register October 2001 No. 550, eff. 11-1-01;
CR 05-026: am. (1) (intro.) and (2), renum. (3) to be (6), cr. (3) to (5)
Register September 2005 No. 597, eff. 10-1-05;
CR 15-096: r. and recr.
Register August 2016 No. 728, eff. 9-1-16.
HAS 6.12
HAS 6.12
Use of titles. An individual who holds a temporary license under s.
459.24 (6), Stats., may use the title “audiology intern," “speech-language pathology intern," “clinical fellow in audiology," or “clinical fellow in speech-language pathology."
HAS 6.12 History
History: CR 01-043: cr.
Register October 2001 No. 550, eff. 11-1-01.
HAS 6.13
HAS 6.13
Discipline. Temporary licensees and speech-language pathologists and audiologists who supervise temporary licensees may be subject to discipline under s.
HAS 6.18.
HAS 6.13 History
History: CR 01-043: cr.
Register October 2001 No. 550, eff. 11-1-01.
HAS 6.14
HAS 6.14
Definitions. In this chapter and in ch.
459, Stats.:
HAS 6.14(1)(a)(a) “Assist in the practice of speech-language pathology" means providing speech-language pathology services, while under direct supervision, that include any of the following:
HAS 6.14(1)(a)1.
1. Assisting the speech-language pathologists with speech-language screenings.
HAS 6.14(1)(a)2.
2. While in the presence of the speech-language pathologist, providing assistance during client evaluations.
HAS 6.14(1)(a)3.
3. Helping with informal documentation such as taking a written language sample; organizing test materials; preparing treatment materials; developing communication boards and performing assigned clerical duties.
HAS 6.14(1)(a)4.
4. Scheduling activities, preparing charts, records, graphs or displaying data related to client performance.
HAS 6.14(1)(a)5.
5. Performing calibration and regular maintenance of equipment.
HAS 6.14(1)(a)6.
6. Participating in research projects, in-service training and public relations programs.
HAS 6.14(1)(a)7.
7. While in the presence of the speech-language pathologist, providing assistance during a treatment session conducted by the speech-language pathologist that may include any of the following:
HAS 6.14(1)(a)7.a.
a. Structured speech-language drills; oral motor exercises; practice and reinforcement of established speech-language skills and applications to communication activities of daily living.
HAS 6.14(1)(a)8.
8. Providing treatment to clients selected by the speech-language pathologist by adhering to the treatment plans established by the speech-language pathologist who is available on site for consultation, as needed.
HAS 6.14(1)(b)
(b) “Assist in the practice of speech-language pathology" does not include any of the following:
HAS 6.14(1)(b)1.
1. Performing formal or informal speech-language pathology evaluations.
HAS 6.14(1)(b)3.
3. Participating in client conferences or interdisciplinary team meetings or communicating with a client's family or other individuals outside of the presence of the supervising speech-language pathologist unless authorized by the speech-language pathologist.
HAS 6.14(1)(b)5.
5. Counseling or consulting with the client, the client's family or other individuals regarding the client's status or service.
HAS 6.14(1)(b)6.
6. Writing, developing or modifying a client's individualized treatment plan.
HAS 6.14(1)(b)8.
8. Working with clients without direct supervision by the speech-language pathologist.
HAS 6.14(1)(b)9.
9. Signing formal client documents such as evaluations or progress notes.
HAS 6.14(1)(b)10.
10. Selecting clients for service or discharging clients from service.
HAS 6.14(1)(b)11.
11. Disclosing confidential client information to anyone other than the supervising speech-language pathologist unless authorized by the supervising speech-language
pathologist.
HAS 6.14(1)(b)13.
13. Representing himself or herself as a speech-language pathologist.
HAS 6.14(1)(b)14.
14. Using a checklist to tabulate results of feeding or swallowing evaluations.
HAS 6.14(1)(b)15.
15. Demonstrating swallowing strategies or precautions to a client, the family of a client or staff.
HAS 6.14(2)(a)(a) “Assist in the practice of audiology" means providing audiology services that include any of the following:
HAS 6.14(2)(a)1.
1. Conducting hearing screenings including pure tone thresholds.
HAS 6.14(2)(a)2.
2. Servicing hearing instruments including applying lubrication, making tube changes on ear molds, cleaning and repairing cases or ear mold surfaces, checking battery status and returning hearing instruments to clients after servicing.
HAS 6.14(2)(a)3.
3. Preparing informal documentation of clients' responses to treatment or service.
HAS 6.14(2)(a)4.
4. Performing biological checks, calibrations and regular maintenance of equipment.
HAS 6.14(2)(a)5.
5. Preparing charts and records, scheduling activities and performing assigned clerical duties.
HAS 6.14(2)(b)
(b) “Assist in the practice of audiology" does not mean any of the following:
HAS 6.14(2)(b)5.
5. Signing formal client documents including evaluations and progress notes.
HAS 6.14(2)(b)6.
6. Disclosing confidential client information unless authorized by the supervising audiologist.
HAS 6.14(3)
(3) “Direct supervision of unlicensed individuals" means:
HAS 6.14(3)(a)
(a) For purposes of monitoring unlicensed individuals who assist in the practice of speech-language pathology, providing direct observation and supervision of the clinical services provided by the individual to clients at least 50% of client contact time during the first 90 days of employment and no less than 10% thereafter. Direct supervision shall be scheduled and documented. Documentation of direct supervision shall include all of the following:
HAS 6.14(3)(a)2.
2. Ensuring that the tasks performed by the individual do not require the exercise of professional judgment or entail interpretation of results or the development or modification of treatment plans.
HAS 6.14(3)(a)3.
3. Providing appropriate training that is competency-based and specific to job performance.
HAS 6.14(3)(a)4.
4. Maintaining a record of direct supervision provided by the speech-language pathologist over the unlicensed individual who assists in the practice of speech-language pathology.
HAS 6.14(3)(b)
(b) For purposes of monitoring unlicensed individuals who assist in the practice of audiology, providing comprehensive, periodic and documented supervision that includes:
HAS 6.14(3)(b)2.
2. Ensuring that the tasks performed by the individual do not require the exercise of professional judgment or entail interpretation of results or the development or modification of treatment plans.
HAS 6.14(3)(b)3.
3. Providing appropriate training that is competency-based and specific to job performance.
HAS 6.14(4)
(4) “Full-time equivalent individual" means an unlicensed individual who, alone or in conjunction with other unlicensed individuals, assists in the practice of speech-language pathology or audiology for a combined total of 40 hours per week.
HAS 6.14 History
History: CR 01-043: cr.
Register October 2001 No. 550, eff. 11-1-01;
CR 03-025: am. (1) (a) 1. and 2., (b) 5. and 7., (2) (a) 2., (3) (a) (intro.), and 4., renum. (1) (a) 2. a. to d. and 3. (intro.) to be (1) (a) 3., 4., 5., 6. and 7., renum. and am. (1) (a) 4. to be (1) (a) 8., cr. (1) (b) 13., 14. and 15.
Register January 2004 No. 577, eff. 2-1-04.
HAS 6.15(1)(1)
An unlicensed individual may assist in the practice of speech-language pathology or audiology only under the direct supervision of a speech-language pathologist or audiologist, as appropriate.
HAS 6.15(2)
(2) For purposes of supervising unlicensed individuals who assist in the practice of speech-language pathology or audiology:
HAS 6.15(2)(a)
(a) A speech-language pathologist may supervise up to 2 full-time equivalent individuals at any given time.
HAS 6.15(2)(b)
(b) Except as provided in par. (c), an audiologist may supervise up to 5 full-time equivalent individuals at any given time.
HAS 6.15(2)(c)
(c) In industrial settings, an audiologist may supervise up to 10 full-time equivalent individuals at any given time.
HAS 6.15 History
History: CR 01-043: cr.
Register October 2001 No. 550, eff. 11-1-01.
HAS 6.16
HAS 6.16
Prohibited practice and use of titles. No person may engage in the practice of speech-language pathology or use the title “speech-language pathologist" or any similar title or engage in the practice of audiology or use the title “audiologist", “clinical audiologist" or any similar title, unless the person holds a current speech-language pathologist or audiologist license, as appropriate, granted by the board.
HAS 6.16 History
History: CR 01-043: cr.
Register October 2001 No. 550, eff. 11-1-01.
HAS 6.17
HAS 6.17
Discipline. A speech-language pathologist or audiologist who supervises an unlicensed individual may be subject to discipline under s.
HAS 6.18.
HAS 6.17 History
History: CR 01-043: cr.
Register October 2001 No. 550, eff. 11-1-01.
HAS 6.175
HAS 6.175 Definitions. In this subchapter and in subchapter II of ch.
459, Stats.:
HAS 6.175(1)
(1) “Cerumen management" means the removal of cerumen from the external auditory canal by the utilization of methods and techniques performed in accordance with minimum standards and procedures established in the audiological profession.
HAS 6.175(1m)
(1m) “Deceptive advertising" means creating, using, or promoting the use of any advertising material, promotional literature, testimonial, guarantee, warranty, label, brand, insignia, or other representation, however disseminated or published, which is misleading, false, or untruthful.
HAS 6.175(2)
(2) “Full terms of sale" means the conditions of a sale agreed to by an audiologist and the purchaser of a hearing instrument.
HAS 6.175(3)
(3) “Personal guarantee" means a promise made by an audiologist to a hearing instrument purchaser to provide the minimum product warranty offered by a manufacturer.
HAS 6.175(5)
(5) “Unprofessional conduct" means the violation of any standard of professional behavior, which through experience, state statute or administrative rule has become established in the practice of speech-language pathology or audiology.
HAS 6.18
HAS 6.18
Grounds for discipline.
