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Important Notices and Recent Updates
 

·         Attorney General issued an Advisory Letter as to whether hearing aid specialists licensed under Chapter 93D may fit hearing aids on a minor.  For a copy of the letter  CLICK HERE.

·         Exam Prep Workshop requirement has been rescinded.  The Board will no longer offer a workshop prior to each exam.  All information is posted on the website under “Exam Issues.”

 

·         ONLINE RENEWAL AND PAYMENT OPTIONS
The Board has approved an online renewal option that will allow licensees to complete an electronic application and make payment by ACH debit.  Details will be posted by January 17, 2012.  Continue to monitor the website for updates about this process.

·         Legislation revising Chapter 93D of the North Carolina General Statutes will affect some licensees:

On June 27, 2011, the Governor signed a law passed by the House and Senate that exempts a person with a license from the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists AND a doctoral degree in Audiology from the licensing requirements of NCGS 93-D. 

 

·         The Governor recently appointed two new board members:

                Dr. Calhoun Cunningham and Mr. Mark Stuemke

·         BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED FOR ALL NEW APPLICATIONS (Effective July 1, 2009)
As part of the application process, the Board now requires that a background check be completed through CertifiedBackground.com, and the password for results be submitted to the Board office.  CLICK HERE

·         APPRENTICESHIP REQUIREMENTS AFTER FAILING THE LICENSING EXAM
The Board has revised the internal policies that affect apprenticeships.  If your apprenticeship was renewed after failing the exam, please review these policies to be sure you are in compliance prior to applying for licensure and registering for the next exam.  CLICK HERE

·         MAILING ADDRESS

Please note that in order to avoid delays all mail should be sent to the current mailing address, as posted in the section “Contact Us” on this website.  Please also inform the accounting department in your office of this change, as they may have the old address stored to auto-fill in checks. 

 

·         Committee on Investigations:  NEW FORMS available
Complaint/Inquiry Form:  to be used to submit a Complaint for consideration by the Committee.

Designation of Respondent:  allows a licensee to authorize someone else to provide a response to the Committee on his/her behalf if a letter is received regarding an advertising violation or other misconduct.  PLEASE NOTE:  Pursuant to 21 NCAC 22L .0101(b) a response from the accused party shall be filed within 20 days of receipt of the notification of charges.  The Designation of Respondent form may be submitted when one licensee is responding on behalf of others, in lieu of having all individuals sign the written response.  The Committee expects a written response or the submission of the Designation of Respondent form from each licensee who receives a letter alleging misconduct.

·         Search for Licensees
A new database of address information is now available.

Please report any discrepancies to the Board office via email at:  info@nchalb.org, subject: address database.

 

PLEASE CHECK THIS PAGE REGULARLY FOR UPDATES AND NOTICES OF BOARD ACTIONS

 

If you have a question or concern about any of the information posted above, please send an email to the Board office at info@nchalb.org. 
If you do not get a response within 72 hours, please call the Board office ---- sometimes emails get caught in SPAM filters.  We try to respond promptly to all questions and inquiries.  Thank you.
 

P.O. Box 97833, Raleigh, NC 27624-7833  -  PH: 919.834.3661  -  FAX: 919.834.3665  - Email: info@nchalb.org