§ 3713 — Temporary license [For application of this section, see 84 Del. Laws, c. 418, § 2]

(a) The Board may issue a temporary license to practice speech/language pathology in this State to an applicant who completes the application and pays the temporary license fee; and who, in addition, has completed all academic and clinical practicum requirements in that applicant’s specialty but who has not completed a clinical fellowship (cf). The application shall be accompanied by a copy of the Cf plan signed by a sponsor holding a valid state license as a speech/language pathologist.

(b) The temporary license issued to a speech/language pathologist shall expire at the end of 1 year from issuance. The temporary license may be renewed 3 times for a maximum of 48 months. The licensee must apply on a yearly basis for renewal of the temporary license. The request for renewal must be received prior to expiration of the temporary license.

(c) The Board may issue a temporary license to dispense prescription hearing aids to an applicant waiting to take the examination for licensure who completes the application and pays the application fee. The application must be accompanied by a statement from a Delaware-licensed audiologist or hearing aid dispenser who affirms that the licensed audiologist or hearing aid dispenser will provide direct supervision and training of the applicant during the period of temporary licensure.

Legislative History

65 Del. Laws, c. 224, § 1 ; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1 ; 72 Del. Laws, c. 266, § 1 ; 77 Del. Laws, c. 154, §§ 17, 18 ; 82 Del. Laws, c. 9, § 2 ; 84 Del. Laws, c. 234, § 9 ; 84 Del. Laws, c. 418, § 1