Proposed Regulations
HEARING AID DISPENSING ADVERTISING
The proposed changes amend section 1399.127 of Division 13.3, of Title 16 of the California Code of Regulations.
The proposed regulatory changes will clarify that anyone licensed to dispense hearing aids can advertise the fitting and selling of hearing aids in accordance with Business and Professions Code section 651 and CCR section 1399.127, information required in advertisements, prohibited advertisements, and national advertisements disseminated in California.
Public comments relevant to the proposed changes should be submitted to the “Contact Person” listed in the Notice of Proposed Changes no later than Wednesday, January 3, 2024, by 5:00 p.m.
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS
The proposed changes amend sections 1399.160, 1399.160.1, 1399.160.2, 1399.160.3, and 1399.160.4 of Division 13.4, of Title 16 of the California Code of Regulations.
This proposed regulation will clarify definitions to reflect advancements made to speech-language pathology and audiology continuing professional development (SLP-AU CPD) delivered online, increase the number of self-study hours to half of the total required hours, and clarify current regulations by making SLP-AU CPD requirements consistent with the Board’s SLP-AU CPD audit process and professional learning requirements for similar license types and course content.
- Notice of Proposed Regulatory Action
- Proposed Language
- Initial Statement of Reasons
- Notice of Modified Text
- Modified Text of Regulations
Public comments relevant to the proposed changes should be submitted to the “Contact Person” listed in the Notice of Proposed Changes no later than Tuesday, December 26, 2023, by 5:00 p.m.
HEARING AID DISPENSERS CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
The proposed changes amend sections 1399.140, 1399.140.1, and 1399.144 of Division 13.3, of Title 16 of the California Code of Regulations.
This proposed change will increase the number of hours that may be obtained in related or indirect client care courses; permit other opportunities to fulfil continuing education requirements; and align these regulations with continual professional learning requirements this Board has for licensees in the practices of speech-language pathology and audiology under Article 11 of Division 13.4.
Public comments relevant to the proposed changes should be submitted to the “Contact Person” listed in the Notice of Proposed Changes no later than Tuesday, September 12, 2023, by 5:00 p.m.
SLPA Supervision Requirements
The proposed changes amend sections 1399.170, 1399.170.2, 1399.170.15, 1399.170.16, 1399.170.17, and 1399.170.18 of Division 13.4, of Title 16 of the California Code of Regulations.
This regulation would permit SLPA tele supervision, require 20% direct supervision that consists of on-site observation and guidance of all duties for the first 90 days of initial licensure, require two years of full-time experience before supervising a SLPA, permit the supervision of three support personnel not to exceed six at any time, incorporate by reference a revised supervision form, and revise the notice of termination.
- Notice of Proposed Changes
- Proposed Language
- Responsibility Statement for Supervision of a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (77S-60, Rev. 5/22)
- Initial Statement of Reasons
- Notice of Modified Text
- Modified Text of Regulations
- Modified Text of Regulations, Responsibility Statement for Supervisors of a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant form (DCA-SLPAHADB-SPA-110, Rev 2/23)
- Notice of Second Modified Text
- Second Modified Text of Regulations
- Second Modified Text of Regulations, Responsibility Statement for Supervisors of a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant form (DCA-SLPAHADB-SPA-110, Rev 4/23)
- Notice of Third Modified Text
- Third Modified Text of Regulations
- Third Modified Text of Regulations, Responsibility Statement for Supervisors of a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant form (DCA-SLPAHADB-SPA-110, Rev 4/23)
Public comments relevant to the proposed changes should be submitted to the “Contact Person” listed in the Notice of Proposed Changes no later than Thursday, June 29, 2023, by 5:00 p.m.
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