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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 10.41.11.04" title_num="10" subtitle_num="41" chapter_num="11" heading="Audiology Assistant License Requirements.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The Board shall issue an audiology assistant license to an applicant who:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Meets the following qualifications:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Holds a high school diploma or equivalent degree such as a GED from an accredited institution;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Is of good moral character;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Demonstrates oral competency;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Submits a criminal history records check in accordance with Health Occupations Article, §2-303.1, Annotated Code of Maryland;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Submits an application to the Board on the form that the Board requires; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>Pays the application fee set by the Board; or</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Meets the qualifications for waiver of requirements in Regulation .05 of this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Incomplete Applications.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>If an incomplete application is submitted to the Board, the Board shall notify the applicant within 30 days after receipt of an incomplete application of the materials that are required.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>An application is not complete until all required material, including the application fee and supporting documentation, is received by the Board.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>If the applicant fails to provide the required documentation within 1 year of receipt of the initial receipt, the Board may administratively close the application.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>An applicant whose application is administratively closed may reapply and submit with the new application proof of compliance with:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>This subtitle; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Health Occupations Article, Title 2, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Academic Curriculum Requirement. An audiology assistant shall provide proof of completion of a high school diploma or higher.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>An audiology assistant:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>May not work independently; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Works under the general supervision of a licensed audiologist.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>