An applicant must submit evidence
satisfactory to the board that he or she has satisfied one of the
following:
(a) Completed a supervised
clinical practicum and received a master's degree in audiology
from a college or university approved by the board.
(b) Completed
education or training that the board determines is substantially
equivalent to the requirements for licensure under par. (a), that
may include evidence that the applicant has been granted an Au.D.
degree from a college or university approved by the board.
2). Complete
and submit application form, including
all required documentation.
3). Complete
the postgraduate clinical fellowship in audiology. Note that a
temporary license is required before starting a clinical fellowship.
Before commencing a postgraduate
clinical fellowship, an applicant must obtain a temporary license
under s. 459.24 (6), Stats. The applicant shall submit all of the
following:
(a) An application on a form
provided by the board.
(b) The
fee specified in s. 440.05 (6), Stats.
(c) Subject
to ss. 111.321, 111.322 and 111.335, Stats., evidence satisfactory
to the board that the applicant does not have a conviction record.
(d) Evidence
satisfactory to the board that the applicant has completed one
of the following:
1. A supervised clinical
practicum and received a master's degree in audiology from a
college or university approved by the board.
2. Education
or training that the board determines is substantially equivalent
to the completion of the requirements under subd. 1.
(e) If
applying for a temporary license to practice audiology, an application
to take the next available examinations for licensure as an audiologist
required under s. 459.26 (2) (a) and (b), Stats.
A temporary
license is valid for a period designated by the board, not to exceed
12 months. A temporary license granted to practice audiology may
be renewed once for 12 months or longer at the discrection of the
board if the applicant fails an examination for audiologist licensure
under s. 459.26 (2) (a) or (b), Stats., and applies to take the
next available examination or if the applicant shows, to the satisfaction
of the board, sufficient cause for the renewal.
Note
: An applicant must apply and pay the fees for the temporary
and the permanent license at the same time.
4). Pass the
required examinations.
(1) National Examination: Written
verification must be forwarded directly to the board by the NESPA
examination administrator, course providers or trainers, as appropriate,
stating that the applicant has satisfied one of the following:
(b) Completed
education or training that the board determines is substantially
equivalent to passing the NESPA examination that may include evidence
satisfactory to the board that the applicant has received one
of the following:
1. A certificate of clinical
competence in audiology granted by ASHA
.
2. An
Au.D. degree granted by a college or university approved by
the board.
(2) State Examination:
Applicant must pass the practical examination required under s.
459.26 (2) (b), Stats., or submit evidence that he or she has completed
education or training that the board determines is substantially
equivalent to the completion of the examination. Study
Guide for Hearing Instrument Specialist & Audiologist.
5). Board review
of application, determination to grant credential.
Check
the FAQs to determine if a credential can be
transferred from other States/Countries.
Biennial
Renewal Due: by January 31 of odd-numbered years
Common
Denial Reason: Failure to meet the requirements set forth
in criteria above.
Convictions
of crimes or pending charges may be grounds for denial of license
if the circumstances of the conviction or charge are substantially
related to professional practice.
