§ 4451. Definitions As used in this chapter: (1) “Director” means the Director of the Office of Professional Regulation. (2) “Disciplinary action” means any action taken by the administrative law officer appointed pursuant to 3 V.S.A. § 129(j) against a licensee or applicant for licensure under this chapter, premised on a finding that the person […]
§ 4452. Prohibitions; penalties (a) A person shall not: (1) practice or attempt to practice speech-language pathology or hold oneself out as being permitted to do so in this State unless the person is licensed in accordance with this chapter; (2) use in connection with the person’s name an insignia or any letters or words […]
§ 4453. Exemptions The provisions of section 4452 of this chapter shall not apply to a person enrolled in a course of study leading to a degree or certificate in speech-language pathology at a school accredited by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association, provided: (1) the activities and services performed constitute part of a supervised course […]
§ 4454. Construction This chapter shall not be construed to limit or restrict in any way the right of a practitioner of another occupation that is regulated by this State from performing services within the scope of his or her professional practice. (Added 2001, No. 151 (Adj. Sess.), § 45, eff. July 1, 2003; amended […]
§ 4455. Advisor appointees (a) The Secretary shall appoint two individuals to serve as advisors in matters related to speech-language pathology. Both advisors shall be licensed speech-language pathologists, shall have not less than three years’ experience as speech-language pathologists immediately preceding appointment, and shall be actively engaged in the practice of speech-language pathology in Vermont […]
§ 4456. Director duties (a) The Director shall administer the application and renewal process for all licensees under this chapter, and shall: (1) provide information to applicants for licensure under this chapter; (2) administer fees collected under this chapter; (3) explain appeal procedures to licensees and applicants and explain complaint procedures to the public; (4) […]
§ 4457. Licensure; applications; eligibility An applicant for licensure under this chapter shall submit an application to the Office on a form furnished by the Office, along with payment of the specified fee and evidence of the eligibility qualifications established by the Director that shall include, at a minimum: (1) a master’s degree or equivalent […]
§ 4458. Renewals; continuing education A license shall be renewed on a schedule set by the Director upon payment of the renewal fee, provided the person applying for renewal completes professional development activities in accord with the processes approved by the Director. The Director shall establish, by rule, guidelines and criteria for the renewal or […]
§ 4459. Fees Each applicant and licensee shall pay the fees set forth in 3 V.S.A. § 125. (Added 2001, No. 151 (Adj. Sess.), § 45, eff. July 1, 2003; amended 2015, No. 38, § 39, eff. Sept. 1, 2015.)
§ 4464. Unprofessional conduct (a) A licensee or applicant shall not engage in unprofessional conduct. (b) Unprofessional conduct means the following conduct and the conduct set forth in 3 V.S.A. § 129a: (1) willfully making or filing false reports or records in the practice of speech-language pathology, willfully impeding or obstructing the proper making or […]
