Sec. 6. To be eligible for an initial license by the board as an audiologist, an individual must satisfy the following:

(1) Not have been convicted of a crime that has a direct bearing on the individual’s ability to practice competently.

Terms Used In Indiana Code 25-35.6-1-6

  • audiologist: means an individual who practices audiology and who presents himself to the public by any title or description of services incorporating the words audiologist, hearing clinician, hearing therapist, hearing specialist, audiometrist, vestibular specialist, or any similar title or description of service. See Indiana Code 25-35.6-1-2
  • audiology: means the application of nonmedical and nonsurgical principles, methods, and procedures of prevention, evaluation, habilitation, rehabilitation, instruction, and research of disorders of hearing, auditory function, and vestibular function. See Indiana Code 25-35.6-1-2
  • board: means the speech-language pathology and audiology board established by this article. See Indiana Code 25-35.6-1-2
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
(2) Possess a doctoral degree from an accredited educational program recognized by the board.

(3) Submit evidence of:

(A) a national certification in audiology that is approved by the board; or

(B) satisfaction of the academic and clinical experience requirements necessary for licensure as defined in the rules of the board.

As added by P.L.212-2005, SEC.66.