(1) To be eligible for licensure by the board as an audiologist, the applicant shall:
(a)  File a written application with the board on forms prescribed and furnished by the board. A nonrefundable application fee shall accompany the completed written application. Such fees shall be established by the administrative rules of the board and shall be in such amounts as are reasonable and necessary for the proper execution and enforcement of this chapter;
(b)  Provide documentation satisfactory to the board that the applicant possesses a master’s or doctoral degree with emphasis in audiology or not less than seventy-five (75) semester credit hours of post-baccalaureate study that culminates in a doctoral or other recognized degree from a nationally accredited school for audiology with a curriculum acceptable to the board;
(c)  Pass an examination in audiology approved by the board;
(d)  Meet the current supervised academic clinical practicum and supervised postgraduate professional experience approved by the board;
(e)  Submit a full set of the applicant’s fingerprints on forms supplied by the board that shall be utilized to obtain a fingerprint-based criminal history background check from the Idaho state police and the federal bureau of investigation; and
(f)  Have never had a license for audiology revoked as part of disciplinary action from this or any other state and shall not be found by the board to have engaged in conduct prohibited by section 54-2923, Idaho Code, provided however, the board may take into consideration the rehabilitation of the applicant and other mitigating circumstances.
(2)  The applicant shall disclose on his written application:
(a)  Any criminal conviction or charge, other than minor traffic infractions, against the applicant;
(b)  Any disciplinary action taken against the applicant by any professional regulatory agency, including any agency within the state or any other state; and
(c)  Any denial of registration or licensure by any state or district regulatory body.

Terms Used In Idaho Code 54-2912

  • Applicant: means a person applying for a license or permit under this chapter. See Idaho Code 54-2903
  • Audiologist: means a natural person who meets the requirements of this chapter, is duly licensed in accordance with this chapter and is engaged in the practice of audiology. See Idaho Code 54-2903
  • Board: means the speech, hearing and communication services licensure board. See Idaho Code 54-2903
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • License: means a license issued by the board under this chapter. See Idaho Code 54-2903
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories; and the words "United States" may include the District of Columbia and territories. See Idaho Code 73-114
(3)  The board may require an applicant to be personally interviewed by the board or a designated committee of the board. The interview shall be limited to a review of the applicant’s qualifications and professional credentials.