Oregon Statutes 681.264 – Qualifications for licensure as audiologist; rules
An applicant is eligible for licensing by the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology as an audiologist if the applicant:
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 681.264
- Audiologist: means a person who practices audiology and who uses publicly any title or description of services incorporating the words 'audiologist,' 'hearing clinician,' 'hearing therapist' or any similar titles or descriptions of service. See Oregon Statutes 681.205
(1) Possesses a degree from an educational institution accredited by an accrediting organization approved by the board that meets the following requirements:
(a) If the degree was awarded on or before August 30, 2007, the applicant must possess a master’s or doctoral degree in audiology; or
(b) If the degree was awarded after August 30, 2007, the applicant must possess a doctoral degree with an emphasis in audiology, or an equivalent degree as determined by the board;
(2) Completed all requirements for the degree required by subsection (1) of this section at an educational institution accredited by an accrediting organization approved by the board;
(3) Has completed supervised clinical experience required by the board by rule;
(4) Has passed examinations required by the board by rule; and
(5) Meets other requirements established by the board by rule. [2005 c.698 § 6; 2011 c.133 § 3]
681.264 was added to and made a part of ORS Chapter 681 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.