Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 609 - STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY
Chapter 609-8 - RENEWAL AND REINSTATEMENT
Rule 609-8-.03 - Reinstatement
Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 609-8-.03
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1) Expired License.
(a) The failure to late renew an expired
license within three (3) months of its expiration shall have the same effect as
a surrender or revocation and the applicant for reinstatement shall meet the
same conditions provided in Rule 609-8-.03(2) regarding reinstatement of a
surrendered or revoked license.
(b)
An expired license may be reinstated following the expiration date and late
renewal period by submission of a completed reinstatement application and
payment of a reinstatement penalty fee as set by the Board (see Fee Schedule).
Such persons must also provide evidence of having met continuing professional
education as set out in Rule
609-7-.01. Reinstatement shall be at
the discretion of the Board.
(2) Reinstatement of a Surrendered or Revoked License. A person applying for reinstatement must submit the following:
(a) If 12 months or less from
the date the license was surrendered or revoked, submit a completed
reinstatement application to the Board, provide documentation of having
completed thirty (30) contact hours or 3.0 CEUs directly related to the scope
of practice of the license within two (2) years preceding the date of
application, and pay to the Board the reinstatement fee as set by the
Board.
(b) If greater than 12
months but no more than 24 Months from the date the license was
surrendered or revoked, submit a completed reinstatement application to the
Board, provide documentation of having completed forty (40) contact hours or
4.0 CEUs directly related to the scope of practice of the license within two
(2) years preceding the date of application, and pay to the Board the
reinstatement fee as set by the Board.
(c) If greater than 24 months but no more
than 36 Months from the date the license was surrendered or
revoked, submit a completed reinstatement applicant ion to the Board, provide
documentation of having completed fifty (50) contact hours or 5.0 CEUs directly
related to the scope of practice of the license within two (2) years preceding
the date of application, and pay to the Board the reinstatement fee as set by
the Board.
(d) If 36 months or
greater from the date the license was surrendered or revoked, the person may
not have the license reinstated unless the person meets one of the following
requirements:
1. Submit a completed
reinstatement application to the Board and show that the person has:
(i) Retaken and passed the PRAXIS exam within
two (2) years of the date of the application;
(I) If you have maintained current American
Speech-Language-Hearing (ASHA) certification or American Board of Audiology
(ABA) certification since the expiration date(s) of your Georgia license, you
will not be required to re-take and pass the National Exam (PRAXIS). You must
contact ASHA and/or ABA to request a Verification of Certification Letter be
mailed directly to the Board. If the date of initial certification is beyond
two (2) years, the applicant must show recency of study as specified in the
Board Rules. The Board will review the application and the AHSA or ABA
documentation. If the eligibility requirements as defined in Georgia laws and
rules are met, the applicant may be issued a license. American Academy of
Audiology (AAA) membership does not satisfy the requirements of this
rule.
(ii) Obtained
fifty (50) contact hours or 5.0 CEUs directly related to the scope of practice
of the license within two (2) years preceding the date of application. The
continuing education must meet the approval of the Board;
(iii) Paid the reinstatement fee as set by
the Board (see Fee Schedule); and
(iv) Met the requirements for the license in
effect on the date of the application; or
2. Submit a completed reinstatement
application to the Board and show that the person has:
(i) A current license from another state or
country with equivalent standards to the current Georgia Act with the
verification from the other state or country;
(ii) Practiced the licensed profession in
such other state(s) or country for a period of at least 2 years, and practiced
for a period of at least two (2) years of the previous five (5) years from the
date of the reinstatement application;
(iii) Obtained fifty (50) contact hours or
5.0 CEUs directly related to the scope of practice of the license within two
(2) years preceding the date of application. The continuing education must meet
the approval of the Board;
(iv)
Paid the reinstatement fee as set by the Board (see Fee Schedule).
(3) A surrendered or revoked license is subject to reinstatement at the discretion of the Board. The Board may restore or reissue a license and, as a condition thereof may impose any disciplinary action.
O.C.G.A. Sections 43-1-4, 43-1-7, 43-1-19, 43-44-6, 43-44-7, 43-44-8, 43-44-9, 43-44-11 and 43-44-13.
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