Primary Source Verification Letter (PDF)
- Education
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Applicants for audiologist licenses must provide proof of successfully completing a master's or doctorate degree program that includes clinical practicum experience. Official transcripts must indicate the degree and the date it was granted. Transcripts not in English must have an official translation.
- Postgraduate professional work experience
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Postgraduate professional work experience must be in the field of audiology. It must be completed over a minimum of 36 weeks of full-time experience or a part-time equivalent. The applicant's supervisor must provide details of the work experience to include the name and address of the employer, type of business, position title, name of supervisor, detailed description of duties, dates of experience and the total number of work experience hours completed. Applicants who obtain an AuD at a board-approved institution of higher education are considered to have met the postgraduate professional work experience requirement.
- Examination
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Audiologist applicants must pass the national recognized audiology examination, the PRAXIS examination. Verification must be sent directly from or verified directly with the examination agency.
- Agent registration
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Audiology applicants must provide the name of a registered agent to accept service of process for any violation of law.
- Bonding/security in lieu of a bond
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Audiology applicants must attest that they are covered by a surety bond, or provide verification of security in lieu of a bond in the amount of at least $10,000.
- State license verification
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Applicants must list all states where they do or did hold credentials. This list must also include when the applicant has applied for a credential, even if a credential was not granted. The jurisdiction where the applicant is or was credentialed must complete and submit the verification form. The jurisdiction must send the completed form directly to the department.
- Personal data questions
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Each applicant must answer the personal data questions. If there is a positive answer to the professional liability claims history question, the applicant must send an explanation of the nature of the case, data and summary of care given, copies of the original complaint, and the settlement or final disposition. If a case is pending, the applicant must indicate the status.