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Maryland Speech Therapy Continuing Education |
How many continuing education hours are required during a reporting period?
Speech-Language Pathologists: SLPs licensed in Maryland must complete thirty (30) continuing education units every two (2) years.
Duel Licensees: Duel licenses must complete forty (40) continuing education units every two (2) years.
New Licensees: The Board shall waive all continuing education requirements for a speech-language pathologist or audiologist obtaining full licensure within six (6) months of the renewal cycle. This includes newly licensed individuals, reinstatements, and transfers from other states.
Continuing education units shall be prorated for licensees holding a full license for at least 6 months but less than two (2) years during the renewal cycle. This includes newly licensed individuals, reinstatements, and transfers from other states.
SLP Assistants: The speech-language pathology assistant shall earn a minimum of ten (10) CEUs as a condition of renewal as follows:
How long is the reporting period?
A speech-language pathologist licensee shall complete the required CEUs within the 2-year period ending December 31 of the year preceding the renewal year.
How is credit hour defined?
"Continuing education unit (CEU)" means the basic unit of measurement for a licensee's direct participation in an approved continuing education experience.
Can CE credits be carried over into the next reporting period?
Continuing education units may not be carried over from one renewal period to the next.
Are there any specific courses that must be taken?
N/A
What types of activities can be used for the continuing education requirements?
The following are examples of areas in which CEUs may be earned in activities concerning speech-language pathology and audiology:
Academic course work in areas of speech-language pathology or audiology, or both, or related disciplines, taken at accredited colleges or universities;
Lectures and scheduled courses or workshops at local, regional, national, or international conferences concerning speech-language pathology or audiology, or both;
Presentation or attendance at lectures, workshops, or inservice programs;
Other professional activities such as books, papers, publications, or audiovisual materials;
Attendance at regularly scheduled Board meetings where:
Independent Study Activities
Pro Bono Work
Are there limitations on the types of courses that can be taken?
Within the two (2) year renewal period immediately preceding the licensee's application for renewal, the licensee shall earn thirty (30) continuing education units (CEUs) as follows:
What type of courses or activities are not allowed?
N/A
What type of approval is needed for the courses?
Board approval is required for all courses.
What are the reporting requirements?
A licensee shall submit a signed form attesting to the licensee's completion of the required CEUs at the time of license renewal.
How long must continuing education records be retained?
A licensee shall retain supporting documents for inspection by the Board for 4 years after the date of renewal.
Waiver
If the licensee presents evidence that failure to obtain the required CEUs was due to circumstances beyond the licensee's control, the Board may grant an extension of time to obtain the required CEUs.
The Board may reduce or waive the continuing education requirements for an individual under extenuating circumstances.
Audit
Continuing Education Audit Procedures:
References
COMAR 10.41.03.02
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