Wisconsin Administrative Code
Hearing and Speech Examining Board
Chapter HAS 6 - Licensure Of Speech-Language Pathologists, Audiologists And Temporary Licensees
Subchapter I - Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
Section HAS 6.07 - Reciprocal license

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง HAS 6.07

Current through August 26, 2024

(1) RECIPROCAL LICENSES GENERALLY.

(a) Speech-language pathology. The board shall grant a license to practice speech-language pathology to an applicant who pays the fee required by s. 440.05 (2), Stats., and provides evidence of all the following:
1. The applicant has a current license to practice speech-language pathology in good standing in another state or territory of the United States.

2. The requirements for licensure in the other state or territory are substantially equivalent to the requirements under s. 459.24 (2), Stats.

(b) Audiology. The board shall grant a license to practice audiology to an applicant who pays the fee required by s. 440.05 (2), Stats., and provides evidence of one of the following:
1. The applicant has a current license to practice audiology in good standing in another state or territory of the United States and the requirements for licensure in the other state or territory are substantially equivalent to the requirements under s. 459.24 (3), Stats.

2. The applicant has a current license to practice audiology in good standing in another state or territory of the United States and provides evidence of all the following:
a. The requirements for licensure in the other state or territory are substantially equivalent to the requirements under s. 459.24 (3) (c), (e), and (em), Stats.

b. The applicant has completed a supervised clinical practicum and received a master's degree in audiology from a college or university approved by the examining board or has completed education or training that the examining board determines is substantially equivalent to the completion of those requirements.

(c) Reciprocal agreements. A license to practice speech-language pathology or audiology may be granted to applicants according to the terms of a reciprocal agreement the board has entered into with another state or territory.

(2) RECIPROCAL LICENSES FOR SERVICE MEMBERS, FORMER SERVICE MEMBERS, AND THEIR SPOUSES.

(a) Speech-language pathology. Notwithstanding the requirements in sub. (1) (a), the board shall grant a license to practice speech-language pathology to an applicant who is a service member, former service member, or the spouse of a service member or former service member, as defined in s. 440.09 (1), Stats., who submits all the following:
1. A completed application form with the signature of the applicant and date of signature.

Note: Applications are available on the website at dsps.wi.gov or by calling (608) 266-2112.

2. Fees as determined by the department under s. 440.05 (2), Stats.

3. A statement that the applicant resides in this state.

4. Documentation that the applicant is a service member, former service member, or the spouse of a service member or former service member. If an applicant is unable to provide the documentation, the applicant may submit an affidavit to the board stating that the applicant is a service member, former service member, or the spouse of a service member or former service member.

5. Evidence that the individual holds a license, certification, registration, or permit that was granted by a governmental authority in a jurisdiction outside this state that qualifies the individual to perform the acts authorized under the appropriate credential granted by the department or credentialing board.

6. Evidence that the applicant is in good standing with the governmental authorities in every jurisdiction outside this state that have granted the applicant a license, certification, registration, or permit that qualifies the individual to perform acts authorized under a speech-language pathology license granted by the board.

(b) Audiology. Notwithstanding the requirements in sub. (1) (b), the board shall grant a license to practice audiology to an applicant who is a service member, former service member, or the spouse of a service member or former service member, as defined in s. 440.09 (1), Stats., who pays the fee required by s. 440.05 (2), Stats., and submits all the following:
1. A completed application form with the signature of the applicant and date of signature.

Note: Applications are available on the website at dsps.wi.gov or by calling (608) 266-2112.

2. Fees as determined by the department under s. 440.05 (2), Stats.

3. A statement that the applicant resides in this state.

4. Documentation that the applicant is a service member, former service member, or the spouse of a service member or former service member. If an applicant is unable to provide the documentation, the applicant may submit an affidavit to the board stating that the applicant is a service member, former service member, or the spouse of a service member or former service member.

5. Evidence that the individual holds a license, certification, registration, or permit that was granted by a governmental authority in a jurisdiction outside this state that qualifies the individual to perform the acts authorized under the appropriate credential granted by the department or credentialing board.

6. Evidence that the applicant is in good standing with the governmental authorities in every jurisdiction outside this state that have granted the applicant a license, certification, registration, or permit that qualifies the individual to perform acts authorized under an audiology license granted by the board.

(c) Renewal.
1. A license granted under this subsection expires on the renewal date specified in s. 440.08 (2) (a), Stats., except that if the first renewal date specified in s. 440.08 (2) (a), Stats., after the date on which the license is granted is within 180 days of the date on which the license is granted, the license expires on the 2nd renewal date specified in s. 440.08 (2) (a), Stats., after the date on which the license is granted.

2. The credentialing board shall grant a renewed reciprocal credential to an applicant who pays the renewal fee specified under s. 440.05 (2) and satisfies the requirements that apply for renewing that credential.

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