Audiologist
"Audiologist" means an individual who practices Audiology and who by virtue of academic and practical training presents himself/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.
How to apply
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- Application Fee of $25
- Licensure Fee of $90
- Criminal History Record Check Fee of $21
Please make your checks payable to: "Maine State Treasurer". |
| Term |
- Biennial (Fixed renewal date of February 28th even years)
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| Requirements |
To be eligible for licensure by the Board as an Audiologist a person shall possess at least a master's degree or its equivalent, as determined by the Board, which is consistent with the requirements for American Speech and Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech Pathology or Audiology. The board may establish the requirements for academic coursework, supervised clinical practicum, supervised professional employment, and written examination. All applicants must submit the following:
- Completed application for Licensure;
- Official transcript issued directly to the Board from the issuing University or College indicating a master's degree or equivalent coursework;
- Evidence of having completed 400 clock hours of supervised clinical observation and clinical practicum;
- Evidence of Completion of Clinical Fellowship Year or equivalent supervised experience;
- A passing score on the examination administered by Praxis (passing score 600).
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Renewal fees and information
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| Requirements |
- A late fee of $50 is assessed for licenses renewed after the license expiration date.
- A person who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the license expiration date is subject to all requirements governing new applicants and is required to reapply with an original license application, documentation and fees.
- Continuing Education: 25 hours of continuing education is required pursuant to board rules.
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- Fill out the online renewal application and submit.
The Department must verify that you have met all the conditions for renewal before your license is renewed. Online submission of your renewal application should not be construed as automatic renewal of your license.
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Last Updated:
September 23, 2008