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Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 1 - Administrative Operations › Subchapter 1 - General Provisions › Section 690:1-1-6 - Effect of repeal, amendment or invalidity

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The rules of the Title are severable and the repeal, amendment, or invalidity of any rule shall not serve to repeal or invalidate the remaining rules.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 1 - Administrative Operations › Subchapter 3 - Board Organization and Proceedings › Section 690:1-3-1 - Board Meetings

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The Board shall hold an annual meeting and at least three interim meetings and may hold special meetings called by the Chairperson or by a majority of its members. The Chairperson shall designate the date, place, and time of each meeting of the Board.
Amended at 28 Ok Reg 2109, eff 7-11-11
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 1 - Administrative Operations › Subchapter 3 - Board Organization and Proceedings › Section 690:1-3-2 - Office of the Board

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The official office of the Board shall be located in Oklahoma City. All records of the Board shall be kept secure. Records may be obtained pursuant to the procedures set forth in the Oklahoma Open Records Act, 51 O.S. §§ 24A.1 - 29 .
Amended at 28 Ok Reg 2109, eff 7-11-11
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 1 - Administrative Operations › Subchapter 3 - Board Organization and Proceedings › Section 690:1-3-4 - Monies and expenditures

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The monies received by the Board shall be kept in the "Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Licensing Fund". Expenditures from said fund shall be subject to the approval of the Board.
Amended at 18 Ok Reg 1783, eff 5-25-01
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 1 - Administrative Operations › Subchapter 3 - Board Organization and Proceedings › Section 690:1-3-5 - Travel expenses

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Each Board member shall receive actual necessary travel and subsistence expenses incidental to Board meetings and the conduct of official Board business.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 1 - Administrative Operations › Subchapter 3 - Board Organization and Proceedings › Section 690:1-3-6 - Formal and informal procedures [REVOKED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Revoked at 28 Ok Reg 2109, eff 7-11-11
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 1 - Administrative Operations › Subchapter 3 - Board Organization and Proceedings › Section 690:1-3-7 - Complaints of violations of the Act

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a)
Filing of complaint.
Charges against individuals alleged to be practicing speech-language pathology or audiology unlawfully shall be in writing, shall be sworn to by the accuser, shall set forth in simple language the ground or grounds constituting the charges, and shall be filed with the Executive Secretary of the Board at the official office of the Board.
(b)
Investigation of complaint.
The Board shall undertake the investigation of complaints of violations of the law. The choice of investigative mode shall depend upon the circumstances of the case and the discretion of the Board.
Amended at 16 Ok Reg 1244, eff 5-13-99
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 1 - Administrative Operations › Subchapter 3 - Board Organization and Proceedings › Section 690:1-3-8 - Requests to the Board

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
All requests for hearings, declaratory rulings, or for the adoption, amendment, or repeal of the rules or regulations of this Title shall be in the form of a petition.
(1) The petition shall be captioned as follows:
BEFORE THE OKLAHOMA BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR SPEECH PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY
IN RE (Nature of
)
Proceeding, e.g.
)
No.
Request for Amendment
)
(to be completed
of the rule
)
by staff if no
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number is assigned
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or known)
(2) The petition shall state the nature of the request and shall be signed by the party making the request or his agent or attorney.
Amended at 16 Ok Reg 1244, eff 5-13-99; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 1783, eff 5-25-01
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 1 - Administrative Operations › Subchapter 3 - Board Organization and Proceedings › Section 690:1-3-9 - Distribution of regulations and procedures

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The Board shall distribute to each licensee all regulations and procedures established by the Board. Such distribution shall occur by means of the Board web site which will maintain a printable version of all items required by law (59, O.S., Section 1617 as amended), a verbatim copy of the licensing act and all rules established by the Board. Copies of the licensure law and the rules will be available free upon request to licensees and the public.
Amended at 16 Ok Reg 1244, eff 5-13-99; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 1783, eff 5-25-01; Amended at 21 Ok Reg 1117, eff 5-13-04
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 1 - Administrative Operations › Subchapter 3 - Board Organization and Proceedings › Section 690:1-3-10 - Officers of the Board

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The Officers of the Board, as described in the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Licensing Act (59 O.S. 1601, et. Seq., as amended) shall be elected by the Board from among the members of the Board. The following officers shall be elected:
(1) Chair
(2) Vice-Chair
(3) Secretary. The Secretary shall also serve as Treasurer.
Amended at 18 Ok Reg 1783, eff 5-25-01; Amended at 21 Ok Reg 1117, eff 5-13-04
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 1 - Administrative Operations › Subchapter 3 - Board Organization and Proceedings › Section 690:1-3-11 - Executive Secretary and staff

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The Board may retain an Executive Secretary and other office staff as required to carry out its functions. Such individual(s) shall serve at the discretion of the Board and their continued service shall be subject to its annual review. The Executive Secretary is considered the Chief Executive Officer or Agency Director for purposes of the salary requirements set forth in 74 O.S. § 3601.2 and the head of the agency for purposes of unclassified positions as set forth in 74 O.S. § 840-5.5.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 5 - Rules of Practice › Subchapter 1 - Application of Rules › Section 690:5-1-1 - Purpose

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
This Chapter is adopted for the purpose of simplifying procedure, avoiding unnecessary delays, saving expenses, and facilitating the administration of the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Licensing Board. To that end, the Sections of this Chapter shall be given fair and impartial consideration and shall be cumulative to the Administrative Procedures Act of the State of Oklahoma.
Amended at 18 Ok Reg 1785, eff 5-25-01
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 5 - Rules of Practice › Subchapter 1 - Application of Rules › Section 690:5-1-3 - Rules to govern formal proceedings

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The rules of this Chapter shall govern all formal proceedings of the Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
Amended at 18 Ok Reg 1785, eff 5-25-01
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 5 - Rules of Practice › Subchapter 1 - Application of Rules › Section 690:5-1-4 - Informal proceedings

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Informal proceedings may be held at the discretion of the Board upon written notice to the party whose matter is at issue.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 5 - Rules of Practice › Subchapter 1 - Application of Rules › Section 690:5-1-5 - Citation of rules [REVOKED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Revoked at 16 Ok Reg 1246, eff 5-13-99
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 5 - Rules of Practice › Subchapter 3 - Proceedings Upon Denial of License [Revoked] › Section 690:5-3-1 - Request for hearing [REVOKED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Revoked at 28 Ok Reg 2111, eff 7-11-11
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 5 - Rules of Practice › Subchapter 3 - Proceedings Upon Denial of License [Revoked] › Section 690:5-3-2 - Submission of hearing request [REVOKED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Revoked at 28 Ok Reg 2111, eff 7-11-11
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 5 - Rules of Practice › Subchapter 3 - Proceedings Upon Denial of License [Revoked] › Section 690:5-3-3 - Scheduling of hearing [REVOKED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Revoked at 28 Ok Reg 2111, eff 7-11-11
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 5 - Rules of Practice › Subchapter 3 - Proceedings Upon Denial of License [Revoked] › Section 690:5-3-4 - Notice of hearing [REVOKED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Revoked at 28 Ok Reg 2111, eff 7-11-11
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 5 - Rules of Practice › Subchapter 3 - Proceedings Upon Denial of License [Revoked] › Section 690:5-3-5 - Rights of aggrieved party at hearing [REVOKED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Revoked at 28 Ok Reg 2111, eff 7-11-11
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 5 - Rules of Practice › Subchapter 3 - Proceedings Upon Denial of License [Revoked] › Section 690:5-3-6 - Order of Board affirming its decision [REVOKED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Revoked at 28 Ok Reg 2111, eff 7-11-11
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 5 - Rules of Practice › Subchapter 3 - Proceedings Upon Denial of License [Revoked] › Section 690:5-3-7 - Action to annul or vacate Board's order [REVOKED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Revoked at 28 Ok Reg 2111, eff 7-11-11
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 5 - Rules of Practice › Subchapter 5 - Individual Proceedings › Section 690:5-5-1 - Notice of proposed hearing

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Whenever the Board chooses to exercise its statutory authority under Section 1619 of the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Licensing Act to conduct a hearing to determine whether suspension or revocation of a license would be ordered or a reprimand issued, the Board shall give at least thirty (30) calendar days written notice of such hearing to the licensee against whom the proceeding is directed. The Notice of the Hearing shall be served on the licensee either personally or by certified or registered mail and shall include the following information:
(1) the time, place, and nature of the hearing;
(2) the legal authority and jurisdiction under which the hearing is being conducted;
(3) the ground or grounds constituting or forming the basis of the charge(s) against the licensee, including reference to the particular section(s) of the statute and/or rule involved.
(4) information regarding the licensee's right to legal counsel
Amended at 18 Ok Reg 1785, eff 5-25-01; Amended at 21 Ok Reg 1118, eff 5-13-04; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 2111, eff 7-11-11
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 5 - Rules of Practice › Subchapter 5 - Individual Proceedings › Section 690:5-5-2 - Continuance of hearing

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
If, after due receipt of notice of hearing, the licensee shall be unable to appear for good cause shown, a continuance of the hearing may be granted by the Board. The time allowed shall be discretionary with the Board but shall not be less than two (2) weeks from the originally scheduled date of the hearing. Any further continuances and the time allowed shall be discretionary with the Board.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 5 - Rules of Practice › Subchapter 5 - Individual Proceedings › Section 690:5-5-3 - Subpoena powers and administering of oaths

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The Board, through its Chairperson or Vice Chairperson, may administer oaths and may compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of physical evidence before it from witnesses upon whom process is served anywhere within the state, as in civil cases in the district court, by subpoena issued over the signature of the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson and the seal of the Board. Upon request of the licensee and statement under oath that the testimony or evidence is reasonably necessary to his defense, the Board shall use this subpoena power in behalf of the licensee.
Amended at 15 Ok Reg 4233, eff 7-31-98 (emergency); Amended at 16 Ok Reg 1246, eff 5-13-99
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 5 - Rules of Practice › Subchapter 5 - Individual Proceedings › Section 690:5-5-4 - Rights of licensee at hearing

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The licensee shall at all times have the right to counsel provided that such counsel be duly licensed to practice law in the State of Oklahoma. Such counsel shall have the right to appear and represent the licensee at the hearing. Such counsel shall be provided at the expense of the licensee.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 5 - Rules of Practice › Subchapter 5 - Individual Proceedings › Section 690:5-5-5 - Presentation of evidence

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The licensee shall be entitled to be heard at the hearing either in person or by counsel and may produce testimony or testify in his own behalf. The licensee shall be entitled to present evidence and argument on all issues involved in the hearing and may conduct cross-examination required for a full and true disclosure of the facts.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 5 - Rules of Practice › Subchapter 5 - Individual Proceedings › Section 690:5-5-6 - Record of the hearing to be preserved

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
An accurate and complete record of the hearing shall be taken and preserved by the Board which shall include all pleadings, complaints, notices, motions, and intermediate rulings: all evidence including documentary evidence received or considered by the Board; questions and offers of proof, objections and the ruling thereon: a record of all oral proceedings; and a copy of the final order of the Board.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 5 - Rules of Practice › Subchapter 5 - Individual Proceedings › Section 690:5-5-7 - Transcription of oral proceedings

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Oral proceedings shall be preserved by qualified reporter or tape recorder. The record of the proceedings or any part thereof may be transcribed upon request of the licensee and at his own expense. The licensee shall have the right to have the proceedings preserved by court reporter or other means of recordation of his own employ and at his own expense: however, this will not relieve the Board of its duty to preserve the record as required by law.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 5 - Rules of Practice › Subchapter 5 - Individual Proceedings › Section 690:5-5-8 - Order of Board for imposition of disciplinary action

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
If the licensee confesses guilt or, if upon hearing, the Board finds the charges against the licensee to be true, the Board shall issue an order suspending or revoking the license, reprimanding the licensee, and/or impose any other sanctions provided for by the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Licensing Act as the case may be. The order shall be in writing and contain complete findings of fact and conclusions of law separately stated. A copy of the order shall be sent to the licensee.
Amended at 15 Ok Reg 4233, eff 7-31-98 (emergency); Amended at 16 Ok Reg 1246, eff 5-13-99; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 1785, eff 5-25-01
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 5 - Rules of Practice › Subchapter 5 - Individual Proceedings › Section 690:5-5-9 - Action to annul or vacate Board's order

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
If the licensee feels aggrieved by reason of the Board's order suspending or revoking his license, reprimanding said licensee, or imposing any other sanctions provided for by the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Licensing Act, the licensee shall have the right to file suit in the District Court of Oklahoma County or in the district court of the county of his residence, provided that such residence is within the State of Oklahoma, to annul or vacate the action or order of the Board. Such suit shall be initiated by filing a petition in the district court within thirty (30) days after the licensee receives notice of the Board's final decision. Process shall be served upon the Executive Secretary or Chairperson of the Board as in regular civil cases.
Amended at 15 Ok Reg 4233, eff 7-31-98 (emergency); Amended at 16 Ok Reg 1246, eff 5-13-99; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 1785, eff 5-25-01
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 5 - Rules of Practice › Subchapter 5 - Individual Proceedings › Section 690:5-5-10 - Rules for hearings

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The Board shall conduct all hearings in accordance with the provisions of the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Licensing Act, 59 O.S. 1601, et. seq., as amended, and the Administrative Procedures Act of the State of Oklahoma.
Amended at 18 Ok Reg 1785, eff 5-25-01
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 5 - Rules of Practice › Subchapter 7 - Procedures in Individual Proceedings › Section 690:5-7-1 - Filing of petition for relief against named person

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
In each individual proceeding, there shall be filed with the Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology a petition containing a reference to the statutes and/or rules involved, a brief statement of acts giving a right to relief, and a statement as to the type of relief requested. Each petition shall indicate the name and address of the person against whom relief is sought and shall be signed by the complainant.
Amended at 18 Ok Reg 1785, eff 5-25-01
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 5 - Rules of Practice › Subchapter 7 - Procedures in Individual Proceedings › Section 690:5-7-2 - Notice of filing of petition to person named

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The Chairperson of the Board, or his designee, shall notify the person named in the petition of the filing of the petition, and the date, time, and place for the hearing. The notice shall comply with the requirements of the Administrative Procedures Act and may incorporate by reference material alleged in the petition if a copy of the petition is attached to the notice.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 5 - Rules of Practice › Subchapter 7 - Procedures in Individual Proceedings › Section 690:5-7-3 - Service of notices and other papers

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
All notices or other papers requiring service in an individual proceeding shall, unless otherwise provided by statute, be served in one of the following manners:
(1) personal service by a person appointed by the Board to make such service, in the manner authorized by laws of this State for the service of summons or other process in the State Courts: or
(2) by certified mail forwarded by the Board or its designee, at the exact location that the person can be served such notice.
(3) if the personal service or service by mail cannot be made after the exercise of all due diligence to learn the whereabouts or mailing address of any person to be served, then due notice may be given by publication in such newspapers as are determined by the Board to be appropriate.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 5 - Rules of Practice › Subchapter 7 - Procedures in Individual Proceedings › Section 690:5-7-4 - Service by mail or publication

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Service of notice shall be complete upon receipt of certified mail by the addressee or upon the first posting of publication of the notice.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 5 - Rules of Practice › Subchapter 7 - Procedures in Individual Proceedings › Section 690:5-7-5 - Setting of hearing and hearing continuance

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The time set for a hearing as specified in the notice shall ordinarily not be less than thirty (30) calendar days after service of notice. A motion for an extension of time or for a continuance of the hearing to another date or time shall be in writing and shall be filed with the Board or its designated hearing officer. Any such motion for an extension or continuance shall state the reason(s) for the request and specify the additional time requested. The Board or its designated hearing officer shall act promptly upon such motion and shall grant or deny such request in the exercise of sound discretion. If the motion is denied, a party may renew his request orally or at a hearing.
Amended at 28 Ok Reg 2111, eff 7-11-11
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 5 - Rules of Practice › Subchapter 7 - Procedures in Individual Proceedings › Section 690:5-7-6 - Subpoena powers

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Subpoenas requiring the attendance of witnesses, requiring information to be furnished to the hearing officer, and/or for the production of evidence shall be issued by the Board or its designee upon written request. Hearings pursuant to such a request, when granted, shall be limited to the issues upon which the reconsideration, reopening or rehearing was granted.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 5 - Rules of Practice › Subchapter 9 - Proceedings for Adoption, Amendment and Repeal of Rules › Section 690:5-9-1 - Authority to promulgate, amend or repeal rules

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The Board may promulgate, amend, or repeal a rule of its own initiative, and may promulgate, amend, or repeal a rule in compliance with the Oklahoma Statutes.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 5 - Rules of Practice › Subchapter 9 - Proceedings for Adoption, Amendment and Repeal of Rules › Section 690:5-9-2 - Petition for promulgation, amendment or repeal

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Any interested person may petition the Board, requesting the promulgation, amendment, or repeal of a rule. All such petitions shall be in writing, and filed with the Executive Secretary of the Board, at the principal office. The petition shall state, clearly and concisely, all matters pertaining to the requested action and the reasons for the requests. The requests must also state whether there is someone known to the petitioner who is concerned with the subject of the request and should be notified of the hearing.
Amended at 28 Ok Reg 2111, eff 7-11-11
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 5 - Rules of Practice › Subchapter 9 - Proceedings for Adoption, Amendment and Repeal of Rules › Section 690:5-9-3 - Consideration of petition by the Board

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Petitions concerning rules will be considered by the Board at its next regularly scheduled meeting or at a special meeting. The Board may, at its discretion, postpone the discussion and ruling on the petition until the next regular or special meeting and shall notify all parties of such postponement. Upon hearing the petition, the Board will notify the petitioner within twenty (20) days whether the Board will consider rule-making action.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 5 - Rules of Practice › Subchapter 9 - Proceedings for Adoption, Amendment and Repeal of Rules › Section 690:5-9-4 - Hearings on Board's own motion

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The Board may conduct hearings on proposed rules on its own motion.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 5 - Rules of Practice › Subchapter 9 - Proceedings for Adoption, Amendment and Repeal of Rules › Section 690:5-9-5 - Appearances at hearings on proposed rules

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Any person who is interested or affected by a proposed action may appear at the hearing. An appearance may be made individually, by an attorney, or by an authorized agent.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 5 - Rules of Practice › Subchapter 9 - Proceedings for Adoption, Amendment and Repeal of Rules › Section 690:5-9-6 - Submission of evidence and argument on proposed rules

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Prior to the adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule the Board shall afford an interested person a reasonable opportunity to submit data, views, and arguments, either oral or written, concerning such proposed action. If the rule under consideration is one which affects the substantive right of any person, the Board upon written request shall grant any person or association a reasonable opportunity to submit data, views, and arguments, either oral or written, concerning such proposed action. Oral argument on such rule shall also be granted when requested by a subdivision or an agency of government. If no substantive rights of the person, association, or governmental entity are affected by or involved in the rule to be considered, the Board may, at its discretion, refuse to hear oral argument and require such matters to be submitted in writing. The Board, in the exercise of its sound discretion shall determine whether the proposed action affects any such substantive rights.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 5 - Rules of Practice › Subchapter 11 - Administrative Review by the Board › Section 690:5-11-1 - Procedure for administrative review by the Board

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
When administrative review by the Board of an Order of the Board is required or provided by statute as an administrative remedy, the following procedure shall apply:
(1) The person aggrieved by such order shall file a petition requesting review of the order within thirty (30) days of the date on which the order of the Board was issued. This is jurisdictional.
(2) The Secretary of the Board shall make available to the Board the record of proceeding, the findings of fact and conclusions of law, and the order entered in the proceeding.
(3) At the next regularly scheduled meeting, the Board, without further hearing on the matter, shall review the record of the proceedings.
(4) Upon review of the record, the Board may adopt, amend, or reject any conclusion or finding made, and may, at its discretion, remand the proceeding to allow additional argument or the introduction of additional evidence at the hearing.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 5 - Rules of Practice › Subchapter 13 - Requests for Declaratory Rulings › Section 690:5-13-1 - Filing of petition for declaratory ruling

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
All requests for declaratory rulings as to the applicability of any rule or order of the Board shall be made by filing a petition with the Board requesting such ruling.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 5 - Rules of Practice › Subchapter 13 - Requests for Declaratory Rulings › Section 690:5-13-2 - Contents of petition for declaratory ruling

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The petition shall identify the rule or order questioned, the date on which such rule or order became effective, and shall set forth the contents of the rule or order. The petition shall include a brief statement of the issue or issues raised by the rule or order which caused such request to be made, and a statement as to the petitioner's personal interest in the ruling of the Board and how a ruling by the Board will affect that interest.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 5 - Rules of Practice › Subchapter 13 - Requests for Declaratory Rulings › Section 690:5-13-3 - Consideration by Board

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Upon receipt of a petition requesting such declaratory ruling, the Board shall consider the petition and respond to the request at its next regularly scheduled Board meeting subsequent to the filing of the petition.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 5 - Rules of Practice › Subchapter 13 - Requests for Declaratory Rulings › Section 690:5-13-4 - Presentation and argument

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The Board may entertain oral presentation or argument on the request of the petitioner and, on its own motion, may request such argument or presentation.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 5 - Rules of Practice › Subchapter 13 - Requests for Declaratory Rulings › Section 690:5-13-5 - Decision of the Board

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
On considering the petition, the Board, in its sound discretion, may refuse to issue a declaratory ruling, may decide the issue and determine the validity of the rule or order or the applicability to the petitioner of the rule or order.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 5 - Rules of Practice › Subchapter 13 - Requests for Declaratory Rulings › Section 690:5-13-6 - Appeals from declaratory rulings

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Appeals from declaratory rulings of the Board may be taken in a manner consistent with the State's Administrative Procedures Act.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 10 - Licensure and Fees › Subchapter 1 - General Provisions › Section 690:10-1-1 - Purpose

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This Chapter has been adopted for the purpose of protecting the public from the unauthorized practice of Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology in the State of Oklahoma by limiting such practice to those persons who meet the requirements for such licensure or authorization to practice.
Amended at 18 Ok Reg 1786, eff 5-25-01
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 10 - Licensure and Fees › Subchapter 1 - General Provisions › Section 690:10-1-3 - Effect of licensure

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(a) Licenses considered general. The license shall be considered a generic (general) license in speech-language pathology or audiology and shall be issued to each applicant found to meet the requirements for licensure established by the Board.
(b) Area of practice limited. An individual shall practice only in the area(s) (speech-language pathology and/or audiology) in which he is authorized by the Board.
Amended at 16 Ok Reg 1247, eff 5-13-99
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 10 - Licensure and Fees › Subchapter 3 - Licensure of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiologists › Section 690:10-3-1 - Application for licensure as a speech-language pathologist and/or audiologist

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Application for licensure as a speech-language pathologist and/or audiologist should be made only after completion of the requirements for license as defined in 59 O.S., Section 1605. as amended, and in this Chapter. Persons desiring licensure may obtain the official application form for such purpose from the Executive Secretary. The application and all necessary papers must be filed with the Executive Secretary at the official office of the Board. The application must be accompanied by eighty-five dollars ($85.00) in the form of an electronic payment, check, cashier's check or money order. If, after evaluation, the applicant is not found eligible for licensure, or for licensure without examination, the eighty-five dollars ($85.00) fee shall be forfeited. A minimum of three (3) and a maximum of five (5) references from speech-language pathologists or audiologists who are licensed or hold ASHA certification or equivalent credentials shall be required in support of each applicant. Such references must be from individuals in the same professional area (speech-language pathology or audiology) in which the applicant seeks a license. Board members shall not serve as reference for applicants. A national criminal background check will be completed on each applicant. Each applicant must complete the citizenship affidavit that is included in the application packet.
Amended at 15 Ok Reg 4234, eff 7-31-98 (emergency); Amended at 16 Ok Reg 1247, eff 5-13-99; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 1786, eff 5-25-01; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 1961, eff 6-25-10; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 2112, eff 7-11-11
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 10 - Licensure and Fees › Subchapter 3 - Licensure of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiologists › Section 690:10-3-2 - Separate applications for speech-language pathology and audiology

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Separate applications shall be required of an applicant for licenses in both speech-language pathology and audiology.
Amended at 16 Ok Reg 1247, eff 5-13-99
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 10 - Licensure and Fees › Subchapter 3 - Licensure of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiologists › Section 690:10-3-3 - Criteria considered for licensure

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(a) The Board shall consider on an individual basis the request of each applicant for licensure under Section 1605 of the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Act, 59 O.S. 1605, as amended, using the criteria contained in the following Sections of these rules. Written notification from the chair or program director of an academic institution accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation, or equivalent accrediting agency as determined by the Board, verifying that applicant attended the academic institution and completed the academic course work requirement and clinical practicum requirement, shall serve as presumptive proof of completion of the requirements. The Board retains the power to determine whether applicant has completed all requirements.
(b) Licensing of Military Service Members and Spouses
(1) The Board shall consider the equivalent education, training and experience completed by an applicant while the applicant was a member of the United States Armed Forces or Reserves, National Guard of any state, the Military Reserves of any state, or the Naval militias of any state, and apply it in the manner most favorable toward satisfying the qualifications for licensure.
(2) To determine whether education, training and experience completed by an applicant while the applicant was a member of the military as described in the preceding paragraph, the Board may consider, but is not limited to, determinations made by institutions of higher education based on the Guide to the Evaluation pf Educational Experiences in the Armed Services, published by the American Council on Education.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 10 - Licensure and Fees › Subchapter 3 - Licensure of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiologists › Section 690:10-3-4 - Academic requirement

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(a)
Degree requirement.
(1) Each speech-language pathology applicant shall hold not less than a master's degree, or its equivalent, with a major emphasis in speech-language pathology from an accredited academic institution offering a graduate program in speech-language pathology.
(2) Each audiology applicant shall hold not less than a post-baccalaureate residential professional doctor of audiology degree (Au.D) from a regionally accredited academic institution, a post-masters distance education professional doctor of audiology degree (Au.D.) from a regionally accredited academic institution, a Doctor of Philosophy degree (Ph.D.) with emphasis in audiology from a regionally accredited academic institution, or its equivalent as determined by the Board.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 10 - Licensure and Fees › Subchapter 3 - Licensure of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiologists › Section 690:10-3-6 - Clinical fellowship requirement

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(a)
Clinical fellowship form.
(1) Each speech-language pathology applicant shall submit evidence (Clinical Fellowship Form) of no less than thirty-six (36) weeks of successful, full time, paid, clinical fellowship obtained under the supervision of one or more practitioners who meet the requirements for supervision of clinical fellows set forth in subchapter five of this chapter. This supervision must entail the personal and direct involvement of the supervisor in any and all ways that will permit the supervisor to evaluate the applicant's performance in professional clinical employment and must include direct observation. The applicant and the supervisor must list and describe the methods of supervision employed. Specific information should be given regarding the professional activity supervised, the number of supervisory contacts per month, and the length of each supervisory contact. The supervisor shall base the total evaluation on no less than thirty-six (36) supervisory visits. This fellowship must follow completion of the requirements of 690:10-3-3 and 690:10-3-6. "Full-time" is defined as at least thirty (30) hours per week; the thirty-six (36) weeks of full time paid fellowship must be obtained within a period of twenty-four consecutive months. This requirement may also be fulfilled by eighteen (18) months of half time paid fellowship of at least fifteen (15) hours per week, which must be completed within a period of thirty-six (36) consecutive months.
(2) With the exception of audiology applicants with a post-masters distance education professional degree (Au.D.) or applicants with a Ph.D. with a major emphasis in audiology, each audiology applicant will be required to present to the Board a copy of an Au.D. degree diploma, or its equivalent, from an accredited academic institution in order to demonstrate completion of the clinical rotation or externship requirement.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 10 - Licensure and Fees › Subchapter 3 - Licensure of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiologists › Section 690:10-3-7 - Examination requirement and exceptions

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(a)
Examination.
All applicants for licensure as a speech-language pathologist and/or audiologist must present evidence of successful completion of the examination approved by the Board. The examination must be passed within two (2) years after board approval of the applicant's first application for a license as a clinical fellow. Failure to pass the examination within this time period shall result in revocation of authorization to practice as a clinical fellow under supervision as defined in Subchapter 5 of this Chapter.
(1) The Board designates as its approved examinations the most current versions of the Educational Testing Service (ETS) Praxis II Audiology Exam and the Praxis II Speech-Language Pathology Exam, or any other national examination recognized by the Board to have similar standards equal to or higher than the ETS Praxis II exams. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to assure that the testing vendor forwards the examination score to the Board.
(2) An applicant who fails an examination may retake it upon payment of another examination fee to the testing vendor and at any time the testing vendor regularly administers the ETS Praxis II Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology exams. Arrangements and fees are the responsibility of the applicant.
(3) Exceptions to the two year requirement may be granted by the Board under extenuating circumstances.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 10 - Licensure and Fees › Subchapter 3 - Licensure of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiologists › Section 690:10-3-9 - Telepractice

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(a) Licensees may provide speech-language pathology and audiology services to clients in Oklahoma by utilizing telepractice. Telepractice means the use of audio, video, or data communication to provide speech-language pathology and audiology services to clients who are not present at the same site as the licensee when the service is provided.
(b) Except as provided in 59 O.S.§ 1604, no practitioner licensed in another state may deliver speech-language pathology and audiology services via telepractice to clients located in Oklahoma, unless licensed in Oklahoma.
(c) Telepractice must conform to the same standards of practice required when the client is present at the same site as the licensee when the service is provided.
(d) Licensees providing services via telepractice must be trained in the use of telepractice equipment, and are responsible for ensuring that support persons who assist with service delivery at the site where the client is located are properly trained. The telecommunications technology used for service delivery must meet standards established by professional organizations recognized by the Board, and comply with applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
(e) Telepractice must be an appropriate method of service delivery for the service delivery for the service provided and for the unique needs and abilities of each client.
Added at Ok Reg 28, eff 2119-7-11
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 10 - Licensure and Fees › Subchapter 5 - Licensure of Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellows Completing Post-Graduate Clinical Fellowship › Section 690:10-5-1 - License to practice as a speech-language pathology clinical fellow

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Persons in the process of fulfilling the supervised clinical experience required by paragraph 3 of Subsection A of Section 1605 of the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Licensing Act, as amended, for licensure as a speech-language pathologist must obtain a clinical fellow license and practice under the supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist until the Board issues the clinical fellow a speech-language pathologist license.
Amended at 16 Ok Reg 1247, eff 5-13-99; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 1786, eff 5-25-01; Amended at 21 Ok Reg 1119, eff 5-13-04; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 1961, eff 6-25-10; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 2112, eff 7-11-11
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 10 - Licensure and Fees › Subchapter 5 - Licensure of Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellows Completing Post-Graduate Clinical Fellowship › Section 690:10-5-2 - Academic and clinical practicum requirements

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The applicant must have completed the academic and clinical practicum requirements for licensure as set forth in the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Licensing Act, 59 O.S. 1605, as amended.
Amended at 16 Ok Reg 1247, eff 5-13-99; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 1786, eff 5-25-01
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 690 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology › Chapter 10 - Licensure and Fees › Subchapter 5 - Licensure of Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellows Completing Post-Graduate Clinical Fellowship › Section 690:10-5-3 - Representation of clinical fellow as independent practitioner

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A licensed clinical fellow shall not state, imply or otherwise represent that he or she is authorized to practice independently without the supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist. Preparation or distribution of announcements of practice, independent telephone listings, internet or social media advertisements or other such notices or representations which indicate or imply that the clinical fellow is an independently licensed speech-language pathologist shall be considered unprofessional conduct, and will result in discipline as authorized by the Speech-Pathology and Audiology Licensing Act.
Amended at 16 Ok Reg 1247, eff 5-13-99