2005 Arizona Revised Statutes - Revised Statutes §36-1940.02  Waiver of licensure requirements; audiology and speech‑language pathology

A. The advisory committee appointed under section 36-1902 may recommend to the director a waiver of the educational requirements of sections 36-1940 and 36-1940.01 if an applicant submits proof satisfactory to the department that the applicant received professional education in another country equivalent to the education and practicum requirements of this article.

B. The department shall waive the examination requirements of sections 36-1940 and 36-1940.01 under either of the following conditions:

1. The applicant presents proof satisfactory to the department that the applicant is currently licensed in a state, district or territory of this country that has standards that are at least equivalent to those of this state.

2. The applicant holds a certificate of clinical competence in audiology or in speech-language pathology from a nationally recognized speech-language hearing association approved by the department in the field for which the applicant is applying for licensure.