34-28A-1
Section 34-28A-1 Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have
the meanings respectively ascribed by this section: (1) ASSOCIATION. The Speech and Hearing
Association of Alabama. (2) AUDIOLOGIST. An individual who practices audiology and who presents
himself or herself to the public by any title or description of services incorporating the
words audiologist, hearing clinician, hearing therapist, or any similar title or description
of service. (3) AUDIOLOGY. The application of principles, methods, and procedures or measurement,
testing, evaluation, prediction, consultation, counseling, instruction, habilitation, or rehabilitation
related to hearing and disorders of hearing for the purpose of evaluating, identifying, preventing,
ameliorating, or modifying such disorders and conditions in individuals or groups of individuals,
or both, and may include, but is not limited to, consultation regarding noise control and
hearing conservation, as well as evaluation...
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34-28A-26
Section 34-28A-26 Suspension or revocation of licenses or issuance of reprimands to licensees;
appeals; restoration of licenses revoked, reduction of suspensions, etc. (a) The license of
any licensee under this chapter may be suspended or revoked, or a reprimand may be issued
by the board, upon a finding of the board that the licensee has committed any of, but not
limited to, the following acts: (1) Has been convicted of a felony in any court of the United
States, if the acts for which the person is convicted are found by the board to have a direct
bearing on whether the individual should be entrusted to serve the public as a speech-language
pathologist or audiologist. (2) Has been guilty of fraud or deceit in connection with his
or her services rendered as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist. (3) Has aided or
abetted a person, not a licensed speech-language pathologist or audiologist, in illegally
representing himself or herself as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist...
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34-28A-3
Section 34-28A-3 Persons and practices exempt from chapter. Nothing in this chapter shall be
construed as preventing or restricting any of the following: (1) Physicians or surgeons or
persons under their supervision from engaging in the examining, testing, and diagnosing of
speech and audio defects in this state. (2) A hearing instrument fitter and seller (dealer)
from engaging in the practice of fitting, testing, and selling hearing instruments in this
state. Chapter 14 of this title shall not be repealed or affected in any way. (3) Any person
licensed in this state by any other law from engaging in the profession or occupation for
which he or she is licensed. (4) The activities and services of a person who holds a valid
and current credential as a speech or hearing specialist, or both, issued by the Department
of Education of this state or a person who is employed as a speech-language pathologist or
audiologist by the government of the United States, if the person performs...
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34-28A-22
Section 34-28A-22 Applications for examination; application fee; applications for reexamination;
performance of speech-language pathology and audiology services prior to action by board on
application. (a) A person eligible for licensure under Section 34-28A-21 and desirous of licensure
shall make application for examination to the board at least 30 days prior to the date of
examination, upon a form and in a manner as the board prescribes, and shall mail or deliver
the application to a permanent address set and made known to the general public by publication
by the board. (b) Any application shall be accompanied by the non-refundable fee prescribed
in Section 34-28A-27. (c) A person who fails an examination may make application for reexamination
if he or she again meets the requirements of subsections (a) and (b). (d) A person certified
by the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) or licensed under the law of another
state, a territory of the United States, or the District of...
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34-28A-40
Section 34-28A-40 Creation; composition; qualifications, appointment, and terms of office of
members; meetings; quorum; vacancies; removal of members. (a) There is established as an independent
agency of the executive branch of the government of the State of Alabama, the Alabama Board
of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. (b) The board shall be comprised
of seven members, who shall be appointed by the Governor from names submitted to the Governor
by the association. Not more than one board member from any United States Congressional District
shall be appointed to serve at the same time. Those persons nominated or appointed to serve
on the board shall have been engaged in rendering services to the public, or teaching, or
research, or any combination of service to the public, teaching, or research, in speech-language
pathology or audiology, or both for at least five years immediately preceding their appointment,
and shall be citizens of this state. At least three...
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34-26-1
Section 34-26-1 Practice as "psychologist" and "psychological technician"
defined. (a) For the purposes of this chapter, the two levels of psychological practice are
as follows: (1) Psychologist. (2) Psychological technician. (b)(1) A person practices as a
psychologist within the meaning of this chapter when he or she holds himself or herself out
to be a psychologist or renders to individuals or to the public for remuneration any service
involving the application of recognized principles, methods, and procedures of the science
and profession of psychology, such as interviewing or administering and interpreting tests
of mental abilities, aptitudes, interests, and personality characteristics for such purposes
as psychological evaluation or for such purposes as overall personality appraisal or classification,
or treatment. The practice of psychologists specifically includes the use of projective assessment
techniques, the diagnosis of mental disorders, and psychotherapy. (2) Nothing in...
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21-3A-3
Section 21-3A-3 Definitions. The following words and phrases used in this chapter have the
following respective meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) COUNCIL.
The Interagency Coordinating Council as established in Section 21-3A-4. (2) EARLY INTERVENTION
SERVICES. Any developmental services that: a. Are provided under public supervision. b. Are
designed to meet the developmental needs of each eligible child and the needs of the family
related to enhancing the development of the child. c. Are selected in collaboration with the
parents. d. Are provided by qualified personnel as determined by the personnel standards of
the state, the standards of the early intervention program, and the regulations. e. Are provided
in conformity with an individualized family service plan. f. Meet the requirements of Public
Law 99-457 as amended (20 U.S.C. §§1471 to 1485, inclusive), and the early intervention
standards of the State of Alabama. g. Are provided, to the extent...
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34-28A-21
Section 34-28A-21 Qualifications of applicants for licenses. (a) To be eligible for licensure
by the board as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist a person shall meet each of the
following qualifications and requirements: (1) Be of good moral character. (2) Make application
to the board on a form prescribed by the board. (3) Pay to the board the appropriate application
fee. (4) Pass an examination in speech-language pathology or audiology approved by the board.
(5) Be a citizen of the United States or, if not a citizen of the United States, a person
who is legally present in the United States with appropriate documentation from the federal
government. (b) Applicants for the speech-language pathology license shall submit the following:
(1) Evidence of possession of at least a master's degree in speech-language pathology from
an institution approved by the board. (2) Evidence of the successful completion of supervised
clinic practicum experiences from an educational institution,...
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34-28A-25
Section 34-28A-25 Issuance and renewal of licenses; continuing education; inactive status.
(a) The board shall issue a license certificate to each person whom it licenses as a speech-language
pathologist or audiologist, or both. The certificate shall show the full name of the licensee
and shall bear a serial number. The certificate shall be signed by the chair and secretary
of the board under the seal of the board. (b) The board shall adopt a program of continuing
education not later than October 1, 1991, and, after that date, proof of compliance with the
minimum requirements of the continuing education program shall be required as a condition
of license renewal. (c) Licenses shall expire on December 31 following their issuance or renewal
and are invalid thereafter unless renewed. The board shall notify every person licensed under
this chapter of the date of expiration and the amount of the renewal fee. This notice shall
be mailed to his or her last known address at least one month...
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34-28A-20
Section 34-28A-20 Required; licenses to be granted to qualified applicants. (a) Under no circumstances
shall any person practice or represent himself or herself as a speech-language pathologist
or audiologist in this state unless he or she is licensed in accordance with this chapter.
(b) Licensure shall be granted either in speech-language pathology or audiology if the applicant
meets the respective qualifications. (Acts 1975, 4th Ex. Sess., No. 90, p. 2756, §3; Acts
1997, No. 97-160, p. 218, §3.)...
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