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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 10.41.03.02" title_num="10" subtitle_num="41" chapter_num="03" heading="Definitions.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Terms Defined.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>“Accredited educational institution” means:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>A college or university located in the U.S. whose program has been accredited by a national accrediting association recognized by the:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Council for Higher Education Accreditation; or</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>United States Department of Education; or</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>A college or university located outside the U.S. whose program has met the standards for certification of the governing educational body that is regulated by the government of the country where the college or university is located.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>“Board” means the Board of Examiners for Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>“Credit” means 1 semester hour except when specified in these regulations. “Credit” is used only with reference to fulfilling academic requirements for original licensure application.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>“Continuing education unit (CEU)” means a period of 60 minutes for a licensee's direct participation in an approved continuing education experience. “Continuing education unit (CEU)” is used only with reference to fulfilling requirements for renewal of full licensure.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>“Examination” means the National Examination in Speech-Language Pathology or the National Examination in Audiology.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>“Oral competency” means the demonstration of general English-speaking proficiency by receiving a passing score on a standardized test that the Board has approved.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>“Pro bono work” means work provided within the State within the scope of practice of the licensee that is performed without financial reimbursement or direct financial gain.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>