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 on Monday, March 25, 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.

Public comments relevant to the proposed changes should be submitted to the "Contact Person" listed in the Notice of Proposed Changes no later than Monday, March 25, 2024 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 fulfill 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, January 23, 2024, 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.

Public comments relevant to the proposed changes should be submitted to the "Contact Person" listed in the Notice of Proposed Changes no later than Monday, January 29, 2024, by 5:00 p.m.

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