Md. Code, Health Occupations § 2-302.3
This is the official text of Md. Code, Health Occupations § 2-302.3, part of Maryland’s Code, Health Occupations — governs the licensing of healthcare professionals.
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§2–302.
Official statutory text
§2–302.3.
(a) To qualify for a license to assist in the practice of speech–language pathology, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section.
(b) The applicant shall:
(1) Be of good moral character;
(2) Hold a baccalaureate degree in speech–language pathology or communication sciences and disorders from an accredited institution or other degree as provided for in regulations adopted by the Board;
(3) Have successfully completed the clinical observation hours and supervised clinical assisting experience hours required by the regulations adopted by the Board;
(4) After a period of supervised practice by a licensed speech–language pathologist, have successfully completed a competency skills checklist as provided for in regulations adopted by the Board;
(5) Demonstrate oral competency; and
(6) Submit to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 2–303.1 of this subtitle.
(c) The Board may waive any of the qualifications required under this section as provided for in regulations adopted by the Board.
(a) To qualify for a license to assist in the practice of speech–language pathology, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section.
(b) The applicant shall:
(1) Be of good moral character;
(2) Hold a baccalaureate degree in speech–language pathology or communication sciences and disorders from an accredited institution or other degree as provided for in regulations adopted by the Board;
(3) Have successfully completed the clinical observation hours and supervised clinical assisting experience hours required by the regulations adopted by the Board;
(4) After a period of supervised practice by a licensed speech–language pathologist, have successfully completed a competency skills checklist as provided for in regulations adopted by the Board;
(5) Demonstrate oral competency; and
(6) Submit to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 2–303.1 of this subtitle.
(c) The Board may waive any of the qualifications required under this section as provided for in regulations adopted by the Board.
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