DESCRIPTION OF OCCUPATION: An Audiologist identifies and evaluates hearing problems using testing devices to make a diagnosis and determine a course of treatment. REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSING: Two methods of licensure are available. Persons may be licensed by holding the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) or by meeting the experience and education requirements listed below and taking the exam. Experience requirements: 1) Completion of 375 hours of supervised clinical observation and clinical practicum who present a variety of communication disorders, which experience shall have been obtained within the applicant's training institution or in one of its cooperating programs. 2) Completion of a clinical fellowship that began after academic coursework and clinical observation and clinical practicum were completed. The fellowship shall have consisted of at least 36 weeks of full-time professional experience or its part-time equivalent under the supervision of an individual possessing the ASHA CCC in audiology. 3) Submit 3 letters of recommendation from your supervisors or colleagues. Education requirements: Master's degree in Audiology from a college or university that is accredited by a regional or specialized accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. EXAMINATIONS: PRAXIS II Specialty Area Test in Audiology administered by Educational Testing Service (ETS). FEES: In 2022, pay $264 (application $50, license $76, compliance resolution fund $100, ½ renewal for 2nd year of 2-year license $38). In 2023, pay $176 (application $50, license $76, compliance resolution fund $50). OTHER: There were 52 licenses currently active as of February 24, 2022. ~ revised 01/22
