2005 Idaho Code - 54-2913 — QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE -- SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

                                  TITLE  54
                    PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES
                                  CHAPTER 29
                   SPEECH AND HEARING SERVICES PRACTICE ACT
    54-2913.  QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE -- SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST. (1)
To be eligible for licensure as a speech-language pathologist the applicant
shall:
    (a)  File a written application with the board on forms prescribed and
    furnished by the board. A nonrefundable application fee shall accompany
    the completed written application.  Such fees shall be established by the
    administrative rules of the board and shall be in such amounts as are
    reasonable and necessary for the proper execution and enforcement of this
    chapter.
    (b)  Provide documentation satisfactory to the board that the applicant
    possesses a master's or doctoral degree from a nationally accredited
    school of speech-language pathology with a curriculum acceptable to the
    board.
    (c)  Pass an examination in speech-language pathology approved by the
    board.
    (d)  Meet the current supervised academic clinical practicum and
    supervised postgraduate professional experience approved by the board.
    (e)  Have never had a license for speech-language pathology revoked as
    part of disciplinary action from this or any other state and shall not be
    found by the board to have engaged in conduct prohibited by section
    54-2923, Idaho Code, provided however, the board may take into
    consideration the rehabilitation of the applicant and other mitigating
    circumstances.
    (2)  The applicant shall disclose on his written application:
    (a)  Any criminal conviction or charge, other than minor traffic
    infractions, against the applicant;
    (b)  Any disciplinary action taken against the applicant by any
    professional regulatory agency, including any agency within the state or
    any other state; and
    (c)  Any denial of registration or licensure by any state or district
    regulatory body.
    (3)  The board may require an applicant to be personally interviewed by
the board or a designated committee of the board. The interview shall be
limited to a review of the applicant's qualifications and professional
credentials.