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NV Rev Stat § 637B.200 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.200 - Temporary licenses.

  1. The Board may issue a temporary license to engage in the practice of:  (a) Audiology, speech-language pathology or fitting and dispensing hearing aids upon application and the payment of the fee required pursuant to NRS 637B.175 to any person who is so licensed in another state and who meets all the qualifications for licensing in this State; and  (b) Fitting and dispensing hearing aids upon application and payment of the fee required pursuant to NRS 637B.175 to any person who meets all the qualifications for licensing as a hearing aid specialist or an endorsement of a license to engage in the practice of fitting and dispensing hearing aids other than passing the examination concerning the practice of fitting and dispensing hearing aids prescribed pursuant to NRS 637B.194.  2. The Board may issue a temporary license to engage in the practice of audiology, speech-language pathology or fitting and dispensing hearing aids upon application and payment of the fee required pursuant to NRS 637B.175 to any spouse of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States who:  (a) Is so licensed in another state; and  (b) Attests that he or she meets all of the qualifications for licensure in this State.  3. A temporary license issued pursuant to this section:  (a) Is valid for not more than 6 months;  (b) May be renewed not more than once; and  (c) May be converted to an active license upon the completion of all requirements for a license and payment of the fee required by NRS 637B.175.  (Added to NRS by 1979, 1256; A 2015, 2306)
NV Rev Stat § 637B.201 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.201 - Provisional license to practice speech-language pathology or fitting and dispensing hearing aids.

  1. Upon application and payment of the application fee required pursuant to NRS 637B.175, the Board may issue a provisional license to engage in the practice of:   (a) Speech-language pathology to a person who is completing the clinical fellowship requirements for obtaining a certificate of clinical competence issued by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.  (b) Fitting and dispensing hearing aids to a person who:  (1) Holds a license to engage in the practice of fitting and dispensing hearing aids in another state; and   (2) Is completing the training required for certification by the National Board for Certification in Hearing Instrument Sciences.   2. A provisional license issued pursuant to this section may be:  (a) Renewed not more than twice; and  (b) Converted to an active license upon payment of the fee required pursuant to NRS 637B.175 for converting the license and the award of:   (1) A certificate of clinical competence by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association; or  (2) Certification by the National Board for Certification in Hearing Instrument Sciences.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 2297)
NV Rev Stat § 637B.202 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.202 - Limited license to practice audiology or speech-language pathology for demonstration, instructional or educational purposes.

  1. Upon application and payment of the application fee required pursuant to NRS 637B.175, the Board may issue a limited license to engage in the practice of audiology or speech-language pathology to a person who:  (a) Holds a current license to engage in the practice of audiology or speech-language pathology in another state; and  (b) Engages in the practice of audiology or speech-language pathology in this State for demonstration, instructional or educational purposes.  2. A limited license issued pursuant to this section is valid for not more than 15 days.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 2297)
NV Rev Stat § 637B.203 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.203 - Expedited license by endorsement to practice audiology or speech-language pathology: Requirements; procedure for issuance.

  1. The Board may issue a license by endorsement to engage in the practice of audiology or speech-language pathology to an applicant who meets the requirements set forth in this section. An applicant may submit to the Board an application for such a license if the applicant holds a corresponding valid and unrestricted license to engage in the practice of audiology or speech-language pathology, as applicable, in the District of Columbia or any state or territory of the United States.  2. An applicant for a license by endorsement pursuant to this section must submit to the Board with his or her application:  (a) Proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant:  (1) Satisfies the requirements of subsection 1;  (2) Has not been disciplined or investigated by the corresponding regulatory authority of the District of Columbia or any state or territory in which the applicant currently holds or has held a license to engage in the practice of audiology or speech-language pathology, as applicable; and  (3) Has not been held civilly or criminally liable for malpractice in the District of Columbia or any state or territory of the United States;   (b) An affidavit stating that the information contained in the application and any accompanying material is true and correct; and  (c) Any other information required by the Board.  3. Not later than 15 business days after receiving an application for a license by endorsement to engage in the practice of audiology or speech-language pathology pursuant to this section, the Board shall provide written notice to the applicant of any additional information required by the Board to consider the application. Unless the Board denies the application for good cause, the Board shall approve the application and issue a license by endorsement to engage in the practice of audiology or speech-language pathology, as applicable, to the applicant not later than 45 days after receiving the application.  4. A license by endorsement to engage in the practice of audiology or speech-language pathology may be issued at a meeting of the Board or between its meetings by the President of the Board. Such an action shall be deemed to be an action of the Board.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 3016; A 2019, 4290)
NV Rev Stat § 637B.205 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.205 - Endorsement for certain licensees or applicants to practice fitting and dispensing hearing aids.

An audiologist or an applicant for a license to engage in the practice of audiology who wishes to engage in the practice of fitting and dispensing hearing aids must:  1. Request an endorsement of the license to engage in the practice of fitting and dispensing hearing aids; and  2. Pass an examination prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 637B.194. The examination must be identical to the examination required for the licensure of hearing aid specialists.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 2298)
NV Rev Stat § 637B.235 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.235 - Apprentices: Regulations.

The Board shall adopt regulations setting forth requirements for the supervision of a licensed apprentice and the responsibilities of the sponsor and the apprentice.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 2299)
NV Rev Stat § 637B.236 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.236 - Apprentices: Supervision of and responsibility for work; selection of hearing aid; signing of audiogram or sales document.

  1. All work performed by a licensed apprentice must be directly supervised by a hearing aid specialist or dispensing audiologist, and the hearing aid specialist or dispensing audiologist is responsible and civilly liable for the negligence or incompetence of the licensed apprentice under his or her supervision.  2. Any selection of a hearing aid for a customer made by a licensed apprentice must be approved by a hearing aid specialist or dispensing audiologist.  3. Any audiogram or sales document prepared by a licensed apprentice must be signed by the apprentice and the supervising hearing aid specialist or dispensing audiologist.  4. As used in this section:  (a) "Incompetence" means a lack of ability to practice safely and skillfully as a licensed apprentice arising from:  (1) A lack of knowledge or training; or  (2) An impaired physical or mental capability, including an alcohol or other substance use disorder.  (b) "Negligence" means a deviation from the normal standard of professional care exercised generally by apprentices.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 2299)
NV Rev Stat § 637B.237 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.237 - Apprentices: Identification; use of title in advertisements or promotional materials.

  1. A licensed apprentice shall, while engaged in the practice of fitting and dispensing hearing aids, identify himself or herself as an apprentice.  2. Any advertisement or promotional materials that refer to an apprentice must identify the apprentice as an apprentice.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 2300)
NV Rev Stat § 637B.238 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.238 - Apprentices: Limitation on period of apprenticeship.

A person may not serve as a licensed apprentice for more than 3 years without passing the examination prescribed pursuant to NRS 637B.194.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 2300)
NV Rev Stat § 637B.239 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.239 - Hearing aid specialists and apprentices: Display of license.

Every hearing aid specialist and licensed apprentice shall display his or her license conspicuously in each place where the licensee conducts business as a hearing aid specialist or a licensed apprentice.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 2300)
NV Rev Stat § 637B.241 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.241 - Hearing aid specialists and apprentices: Notice to Board of change of address.

Every hearing aid specialist and licensed apprentice shall, within 10 days after changing the address of his or her place of business, notify the Board of the new address of his or her place of business.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 2300)
NV Rev Stat § 637B.242 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.242 - Sale of hearing aids by catalog, mail or Internet: Conditions; records; regulations.

  1. A hearing aid specialist or dispensing audiologist licensed pursuant to this chapter may sell hearing aids by catalog, mail or the Internet if:  (a) The hearing aid specialist or dispensing audiologist has received:  (1) A written statement signed by:  (I) A physician or physician assistant licensed pursuant to chapter 630 or 633 of NRS, an advanced practice registered nurse licensed pursuant to NRS 632.237, an audiologist or a hearing aid specialist which verifies that he or she has performed an otoscopic examination of the person to whom the hearing aid will be sold and the results of the examination indicate that the person may benefit from the use of a hearing aid;   (II) A physician or physician assistant licensed pursuant to chapter 630 or 633 of NRS, an audiologist or a hearing aid specialist which verifies that he or she has performed an audiometric examination of the person to whom the hearing aid will be sold and the results of the examination indicate that the person may benefit from the use of a hearing aid; and   (III) A dispensing audiologist or a hearing aid specialist which verifies that an ear impression has been taken of the person to whom the hearing aid will be sold; or  (2) A waiver of the medical evaluation signed by the person to whom the hearing aid will be sold as authorized pursuant to 21 C.F.R. § 801.421(a)(2); and  (b) The person to whom the hearing aid will be sold has signed a statement acknowledging that the hearing aid specialist or dispensing audiologist is selling him or her the hearing aid by catalog, mail or the Internet based upon the information submitted by the person in accordance with this section.  2. A hearing aid specialist or dispensing audiologist who sells hearing aids by catalog, mail or the Internet pursuant to this section shall maintain a record of each sale of a hearing aid made pursuant to this section for not less than 5 years.  3. The Board may adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section, including, without limitation, the information that must be included in each record required to be maintained pursuant to subsection 2.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 2300; A 2019, 148)
NV Rev Stat § 637B.243 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.243 - Audiograms for use of physician or member of related profession.

A hearing aid specialist or dispensing audiologist, upon request by a physician or a member of a related profession specified by the Board, may make audiograms for the physician’s or member’s use in consultation with a person who suffers from impaired hearing.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 2300)
NV Rev Stat § 637B.244 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.244 - Telepractice: Requirements for practice.

  1. A person who engages in the practice of audiology or speech-language pathology by telepractice within this State and is a resident of this State or provides services by telepractice to any person in this State must:  (a) Hold a license to engage in the practice of audiology or speech-language pathology, as applicable, in this State;  (b) Be knowledgeable and competent in the technology used to provide services by telepractice;  (c) Only use telepractice to provide services for which delivery by telepractice is appropriate;  (d) Provide services by telepractice that, as determined by the Board, are substantially equivalent in quality to services provided in person;  (e) Document any services provided by telepractice in the record of the person receiving the services; and  (f) Comply with the provisions of this chapter and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto.  2. As used in this section, "telepractice" means engaging in the practice of audiology or speech-language pathology using equipment that transfers information electronically, telephonically or by fiber optics.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 2298)
NV Rev Stat § 637B.250 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.250 - Grounds.

  1. The grounds for initiating disciplinary action pursuant to this chapter are:  (a) Unprofessional conduct.  (b) Conviction of:  (1) A violation of any federal or state law regarding the possession, distribution or use of any controlled substance or any dangerous drug as defined in chapter 454 of NRS;  (2) A felony or gross misdemeanor relating to the practice of audiology, speech-language pathology or fitting and dispensing hearing aids;  (3) A violation of any of the provisions of NRS 616D.200, 616D.220, 616D.240 or 616D.300 to 616D.440, inclusive; or  (4) Any offense involving moral turpitude.  (c) Gross or repeated malpractice, which may be evidenced by claims of malpractice settled against a practitioner.  (d) Professional incompetence.  (e) Operation of a medical facility, as defined in NRS 449.0151, at any time during which:  (1) The license of the facility is suspended or revoked; or  (2) An act or omission occurs which results in the suspension or revocation of the license pursuant to NRS 449.160.  This paragraph applies to an owner or other principal responsible for the operation of the facility.  2. As used in this section, "unprofessional conduct" includes, without limitation:  (a) Conduct that is harmful to the public health or safety;  (b) Obtaining a license through fraud or misrepresentation of a material fact;  (c) Suspension or revocation of a license to engage in the practice of audiology, speech-language pathology or fitting and dispensing hearing aids; and  (d) A violation of any provision of:  (1) Federal law concerning the practice of audiology, speech-language pathology or fitting and dispensing hearing aids or any regulations adopted pursuant thereto, including, without limitation, 21 C.F.R. §§ 801.420 and 801.421;  (2) NRS 597.264 to 597.2667, inclusive, or any regulations adopted pursuant thereto; or  (3) This chapter or any regulations adopted pursuant thereto.  (Added to NRS by 1979, 1256; A 1981, 597; 1987, 1565; 1993, 792; 2003, 2712; 2009, 893; 2011, 856; 2015, 2308)
NV Rev Stat § 637B.255 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.255 - Suspension of license for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants; reinstatement of license. [Effective until 2 years after the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child support proceedings.]

  1. If the Board receives a copy of a court order issued pursuant to NRS 425.540 that provides for the suspension of all professional, occupational and recreational licenses, certificates and permits issued to a person who is the holder of a license to engage in the practice of audiology, speech-language pathology or fitting and dispensing hearing aids, the Board shall deem the license issued to that person to be suspended at the end of the 30th day after the date on which the court order was issued unless the Board receives a letter issued to the holder of the license by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.550 stating that the holder of the license has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560.  2. The Board shall reinstate a license to engage in the practice of audiology, speech-language pathology or fitting and dispensing hearing aids that has been suspended by a district court pursuant to NRS 425.540 if:  (a) The Board receives a letter issued by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.550 to the person whose license was suspended stating that the person whose license was suspended has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560; and  (b) The person whose license was suspended pays any fees imposed by the Board pursuant to NRS 637B.175 for the reinstatement of a license.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 2143; A 2005, 2807; 2015, 2309)
NV Rev Stat § 637B.260 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.260 - Complaint against applicant or licensee; retention of complaints.

  1. A complaint may be made against any applicant for a license or any licensee charging one or more of the grounds for disciplinary action with such particularity as to enable the defendant to prepare a defense.  2. The complaint must be in writing and may be filed anonymously. If a complaint is filed anonymously, the Board may accept the complaint but may refuse to consider the complaint if anonymity of the complainant makes processing the complaint impossible or unfair to the person who is the subject of the complaint.  3. The Board shall retain all complaints made pursuant to this section for at least 10 years, including, without limitation, any complaints not acted upon.  (Added to NRS by 1979, 1256; A 2009, 894; 2013, 2235)
NV Rev Stat § 637B.280 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.280 - Authority of Board to take disciplinary or other action; private reprimands prohibited; orders imposing discipline deemed public records.

  1. If, after notice and a hearing as required by law, the Board determines that the applicant or licensee has committed any act which constitutes grounds for disciplinary action, the Board may, in the case of the applicant, refuse to issue a license, and in all other cases:  (a) Refuse to renew a license;  (b) Revoke a license;  (c) Suspend a license;  (d) Administer to the licensee a public reprimand;  (e) Impose conditions on the practice of the licensee;  (f) Impose a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000 for each act constituting grounds for disciplinary action; or  (g) Impose any combination of the disciplinary actions described in paragraphs (a) to (f), inclusive.  2. The Board shall not administer a private reprimand.  3. An order that imposes discipline and the findings of fact and conclusions of law supporting that order are public records.  (Added to NRS by 1979, 1257; A 2003, 3453; 2005, 776; 2015, 2309)
NV Rev Stat § 637B.288 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.288 - Confidentiality of certain records of Board; exceptions.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in this section and NRS 239.0115, a complaint filed with the Board, all documents and other information filed with the complaint and all documents and other information compiled as a result of an investigation conducted to determine whether to initiate disciplinary action against a person are confidential, unless the person submits a written statement to the Board requesting that such documents and information be made public records.  2. The charging documents filed with the Board to initiate disciplinary action pursuant to chapter 622A of NRS and all documents and information considered by the Board when determining whether to impose discipline are public records.  3. The Board shall, to the extent feasible, communicate or cooperate with or provide any documents or other information to any other licensing board or any other agency that is investigating a person, including, without limitation, a law enforcement agency.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 3452; A 2005, 776; 2007, 2140; 2013, 2235)