Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 609-8-.01 - Renewal

(1) Full Licenses.

(a) All full licenses shall expire on March 31 of odd numbered years.

(b) Application, biennial renewal fee (See Fee Schedule) and documentation of continuing education must be received by March 31 of odd numbered years.

(2) Temporary Licenses. A temporary license shall be issued to an applicant who satisfies the requirements for Paid Clinical Experience Fellow while the PCE Fellow is engaged in the PCE. See O.C.G.A. Sec. 43-44-11. Such temporary license shall be valid for one year and may be renewed at the discretion of the Board for only one additional year upon application and payment of the biennial renewal fee (See Fee Schedule).

(3) Effective with the 2005 biennium, in order to renew a license, the licensee must obtain a minimum of 2.0 CEUs (20 CE) hours as set out in Rule 609-7-.01. 20 CE hours equals 2.0 CEUs.

(a) Biennial renewal identification cards will be issued by the Board Office within three (3) months following receipt of acceptable renewal applications, biennial renewal fee and documentation of professional education activities following the expiration date.

(4) Individuals who hold dual licenses in both Speech-Language Pathology and in Audiology shall be required to complete a minimum of 2.0 CEUs in Speech-Language Pathology and 2.0 CEUs in Audiology.

Notes

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 609-8-.01

O.C.G.A. Secs. 43-44-5, 43-44-6, 43-44-11.

Original Rule entitled "Student, Intern, or Fellow in Supervised Clinical Service Directly Related to Meeting the Qualifications for Licensure" adopted. F. Jan. 7, 1977; eff. Jan. 27, 1977. Repealed: New Rule entitled "Renewal" adopted. F. June 22, 1989; eff. July 12, 1989. Amended: F. Jan. 17, 1997; eff. Feb. 6, 1997. Amended: F. Apr. 3, 2000; eff. Apr. 23, 2000. Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Sept. 22, 2004; eff. Oct. 12, 2004.