DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

DIRECTOR'S OFFICE

AUDIOLOGY - GENERAL RULES

(By authority conferred on the director of the department of licensing and regulatory

affairs by sections 16145, 16148, and 16811 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368,

MCL 333.16145, 333.16148, and 333.16811, and Executive Reorganization Order Nos.

1991-9, 1996-2, 2003-1 and 2011-4, MCL 338.3501, 445.2001, 445.2011, and 445.2030)

PART 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

R 338.1 Definitions.

Rule 1. (1) As used in these rules:

(a) “ASHA” means the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

(b) “Board” means the Michigan board of audiology created under section 16805 of

the code, MCL 333.16805.

(c) “Code” means the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.1101 to

333.25211.

(d) “Department” means the department of licensing and regulatory affairs.

(e) “NACES” means the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

(2) A term defined in the code has the same meaning when used in these rules.

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December 12, 2024.

R 338.1a Training standards for identifying victims of human trafficking;

requirements.

Rule 1a. (1) Under section 16148 of the code, MCL 333.16148, an individual

seeking licensure or who is licensed shall have completed training in identifying victims

of human trafficking that satisfies the following standards:

(a) Training content must cover all the following:

(i) Understanding the types and venues of human trafficking in this state or the

United States.

(ii) Identifying victims of human trafficking in healthcare settings.

(iii) Identifying the warning signs of human trafficking in healthcare settings for

adults and minors.

(iv) Identifying resources for reporting the suspected victims of human trafficking.

(b) Acceptable providers or methods of training include any of the following:

(i) Training offered by a nationally-recognized or state-recognized, health-related

organization.

(ii) Training offered by, or in conjunction with, a state or federal agency.

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(iii) Training obtained in an educational program that has been approved for initial

licensure, or by a college or university.

(iv) Reading an article related to the identification of victims of human trafficking

that satisfies the requirements of subdivision (a) of this subrule and is published in a peer-

reviewed journal, healthcare journal, or professional or scientific journal.

(c) Acceptable modalities of training include any of the following:

(i) Teleconference or webinar.

(ii) Online presentation.

(iii) Live presentation.

(iv) Printed or electronic media.

(2) The department may select and audit an individual and request documentation of

proof of completion of training. If audited by the department, the individual shall provide

acceptable proof of completion of training, including either of the following:

(a) Proof of completion certificate issued by the training provider that includes the

date, provider name, name of training, and the individual’s name.

(b) A self-certification statement by the individual. The certification statement

must include the individual’s name and either of the following:

(i) For training completed under subrule (1)(b)(i) to (iii) of this rule, the date,

training provider name, and name of training.

(ii) For training completed under subrule (1)(b)(iv) of this rule, the title and author

of the article, publication name of the peer-reviewed journal, healthcare journal, or

professional or scientific journal, and the date, volume, and issue of publication, as

applicable.

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12, 2024.

R 338.2 Application for audiologist license; requirements.

Rule 2. (1) An applicant for an audiologist license shall satisfy the requirements of

the code and the rules promulgated under the code, and all the following requirements:

(a) Provide the required fee and a completed application on a form provided by the

department.

(b) Provide proof, as directed by the department, verifying completion of a master's

or doctoral degree in audiology from an accredited educational program under R 338.8(1)

or (2) and (3) or (4).

(c) Provide proof, as directed by the department, verifying completion of a

minimum of 9 months of supervised clinical experience in audiology, as shown by 1 of

the following requirements:

(i) For an applicant who has a doctor of audiology (Au.D.), an official transcript

that shows the awarding of an Au.D. from an accredited educational institution under R

338.8(1) or (2) and (3) or (4).

(ii) For an applicant who has either a master’s or doctoral degree in audiology, a

certification of clinical experience that shows that the applicant completed the required

supervised clinical experience.

(d) Provide proof, as directed by the department, verifying a passing score on an

examination adopted under R 338.7.

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(2) If an applicant for an audiologist license provides either a Certificate of Clinical

Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) from ASHA or an American Board of Audiology

Certified credential from the American Board of Audiology (ABA) that has been held, up

to September 1, 1995, it is presumed that the applicant satisfies the requirements of

subrule (1)(b), (c), and (d) of this rule.

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R 338.3 Licensure by endorsement; audiologist.

Rule 3. (1) An applicant for an audiologist license by endorsement shall satisfy the

requirements of the code and the rules promulgated under the code, and all the following

requirements:

(a) Provide the required fee and a completed application on a form provided by the

department.

(b) Provide proof, as directed by the department, verifying a current and full

audiologist license in another state or in a province of Canada.

(c) If the applicant is licensed as an audiologist in a province in Canada, provide

proof, as directed by the department, verifying that the applicant completed the

educational requirements in Canada or in the United States for licensure as an audiologist

in Canada or in the United States.

(d) Provide proof, as directed by the department, verifying a passing score on either

of the following examinations for an audiologist license in another state or in a province

of Canada to obtain licensure as an audiologist in another state or in a province of

Canada:

(i) One of the examinations adopted under R 338.7.

(ii) The Canadian Entry-to-Practice Exam for Audiology.

(e) If the applicant has held an audiologist license for less than 18 months, the

applicant has completed, in the United States, 9 months of supervised clinical experience

under a licensed audiologist, and the supervised clinical experience satisfies R 338.5.

(2) An applicant who is or has been licensed, registered, or certified in a health

profession or specialty by another state, the United States military, the federal

government, or another country shall disclose that fact on the application form. The

applicant shall satisfy the requirements of section 16174(2) of the code, MCL 333.16174,

including verification from the issuing entity showing that disciplinary proceedings are

not pending against the applicant and sanctions are not in force at the time of application.

If licensure is granted and it is determined that sanctions have been imposed, the

disciplinary subcommittee may impose appropriate sanctions under section 16174(5) of

the code, MCL 333.16174.

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R 338.4 Supervised clinical experience; limited license requirements.

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Rule 4. (1) An applicant for an audiologist limited license who has earned a

master's or doctoral degree in audiology, but who still must complete the required 9

months of supervised clinical experience in audiology, shall satisfy the requirements of

the code and the rules promulgated under the code, and all the following requirements:

(a) Provide the required fee and a completed application on a form provided by the

department.

(b) Provide proof, as directed by the department, verifying completion of a master’s

or doctoral degree in audiology from either of the following:

(i) An accredited educational program under R 338.8(1) or (2) and (3) or (4).

(ii) An educational program that is substantially equivalent to the educational

requirements under R 338.8(1) or (2) and (3) or (4). The department accepts a credential

evaluation completed by a credential evaluation organization that is a current member

organization of NACES as proof of an applicant's satisfaction of the educational

requirements.

(c) Provide proof, as directed by the department, verifying acceptance for training

in a clinical situation under the supervision of an individual who is licensed as an

audiologist in this state.

(2) The applicant shall provide proof, as directed by the department, verifying the

completion of 9 months of clinical supervised experience, which is 1,080 clock hours.

Both of the following requirements apply to the clinical supervised experience:

(a) The experience is subject to R 338.5.

(b) Only experience obtained in an approved supervised clinical situation by an

individual who holds a limited license counts toward the experience requirement.

(3) If an applicant transfers to a different supervised clinical situation, the applicant

shall provide information about the supervised clinical situation on a form provided by

the department.

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R 338.5 Clinical experience requirements.

Rule 5. (1) The 9 months of supervised clinical experience required for licensure

must satisfy the following requirements:

(a) The experience must be obtained under the supervision of a licensed audiologist.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in subrule (2) of this rule, experience must be full

time, which means not less than 30 hours per week and obtained within 24 consecutive

months.

(2) The supervised clinical experience required under subrule (1) of this rule may be

fulfilled on a part-time basis and must satisfy the following requirements:

(a) The experience must be obtained under the supervision of a licensed audiologist.

(b) The experience must be part time, which means not less than 15 hours per week

and obtained within 36 consecutive months.

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R 338.6 Foreign trained applicants; licensure requirements.

Rule 6. An applicant for an audiologist license who graduated from a postsecondary

institution outside of the United States or Canada shall satisfy the requirements of the

code and the rules promulgated under the code, and all the following requirements:

(a) Provide proof, as directed by the department, verifying completion of a master's

or doctoral degree in audiology from an educational program that is substantially

equivalent to the educational requirements under R 338.8(1) or (2) and (3) or (4). The

department accepts a credential evaluation completed by a credential evaluation

organization that is a current member organization of NACES as proof of an applicant's

satisfaction of the educational requirements.

(b) Provide proof, as directed by the department, verifying that the applicant may

practice as an audiologist without limitation in a country currently recognized by the

United States. An applicant who is or has been licensed, registered, or certified in a

health profession or specialty by another state, the United States military, the federal

government, or another country shall disclose that fact on the application form. The

applicant shall satisfy the requirements of section 16174(2) of the code, MCL 333.16174,

including verification from the issuing entity showing that disciplinary proceedings are

not pending against the applicant and sanctions are not in force at the time of application.

If licensure is granted and it is determined that sanctions have been imposed, the

disciplinary subcommittee may impose appropriate sanctions under section 16174(5) of

the code, MCL 333.16174.

(c) Provide proof, as directed by the department, verifying that the applicant has

completed, in the United States, 9 months of supervised clinical experience under a

licensed audiologist, and the supervised clinical experience satisfies R 338.5.

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R 338.7 Examination; adoption; passing scores.

Rule 7. Examinations approved and adopted are the National Teachers Examination

(NTE) in Audiology and the Praxis Series II Examination in Audiology that are

administered by the Educational Testing Service or its successor organization.

Applicants shall achieve a passing score on the NTE or the Praxis Series II Examination

in Audiology or any successor examination.

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R 338.8 Educational standards; adoption by reference.

Rule 8. (1) The standards for accrediting audiology educational programs developed

and adopted by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-

Language Pathology (CAA), ASHA, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville,

Maryland 20850, in the publication titled "Standards for Accreditation of Graduate

Education Programs in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology," effective January

2023, which are available at no cost on the council’s website at https://caa.asha.org, are

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approved and adopted by reference. An audiology educational program accredited by the

CAA is approved.

(2) The standards for accrediting doctor of audiology programs developed and

adopted by the Accreditation Commission for Audiology Education (ACAE), 11480

Commerce Park Drive, Ste. 220, Reston, Virginia 20191, in the publication titled

"Accreditation Standards for the Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) Program,” adopted March

2016, which are available at no cost on the commission's website at

https://acaeaccred.org, are approved and adopted by reference. An audiology educational

program accredited by the ACAE is approved.

(3) The standards for recognition of accrediting organizations developed and

adopted by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), One Dupont Circle

NW, Suite 510, Washington, D.C. 20036, in the publication titled “CHEA Standards and

Procedures for Recognition,” effective October 4, 2021, which are available at no cost

on the council’s website at https://www.chea.org, are approved and adopted by reference.

If a higher education institution is accredited by the accrediting body of the region in

which the institution is located and the accrediting body satisfies the recognition

standards of CHEA, the institution is approved.

(4) The criteria for recognition and the recognition process for the secretary’s

recognition of accrediting agencies of the United States Department of Education, Office

of Postsecondary Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, D.C. 20202, in 34

CFR 602.10 to 602.39, effective July 1, 2020, which are available at no cost on the

department’s website at https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/index.html, are

approved and adopted by reference. If a higher education institution is accredited by the

accrediting body of the region in which the institution is located and the accrediting body

satisfies the recognition criteria and process of the United States Department of

Education, the institution is approved.

(5) Copies of the standards in this rule are available for inspection and distribution at

a cost of 10 cents per page from the Board of Audiology, Bureau of Professional

Licensing, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, 611 West Ottawa

Street, Lansing, Michigan 48909.

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R 338.9 Relicensure.

Rule 9. (1) An applicant may be relicensed within 3 years after the expiration date

of the license under section 16201(3) of the code, MCL 333.16201, if the applicant

satisfies the requirements of the code and the rules promulgated under the code, and all

the following requirements:

(a) Provides the required fee and a completed application on a form provided by the

department.

(b) Establishes good moral character as defined in, and determined under, 1974 PA

381, MCL 338.41 to 338.47.

(c) Provides proof, as directed by the department, verifying the completion of not

less than 20 hours of continuing education credit that satisfies the requirements under R

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338.10 and R 338.11 during the 2 years immediately before the application for

relicensure.

(2) An applicant may be relicensed more than 3 years after the expiration date of the

license under section 16201(4) of the code, MCL 333.16201, if the applicant satisfies the

requirements of the code and the rules promulgated under the code, and all the following

requirements:

(a) Provides the required fee and a completed application on a form provided by the

department.

(b) Establishes good moral character as defined in, and determined under, 1974 PA

381, MCL 338.41 to 338.47.

(c) Provides fingerprints as required under section 16174(3) of the code, MCL

333.16174.

(d) Provides proof, as directed by the department, verifying the satisfaction of either

of the following requirements:

(i) Successfully passing an examination required under R 338.7 during the 2 years

immediately before the date of the application for relicensure.

(ii) Presents proof, as directed by the department, verifying that the applicant was

licensed as an audiologist in another state or in a province of Canada during the 2-year

period before the application for relicensure.

(3) An applicant who is or has been licensed, registered, or certified in a health

profession or specialty by another state, the United States military, the federal

government, or another country shall disclose that fact on the application form. The

applicant shall satisfy the requirements of section 16174(2) of the code, MCL 333.16174,

including verification from the issuing entity showing that disciplinary proceedings are

not pending against the applicant and sanctions are not in force at the time of application.

If licensure is granted and it is determined that sanctions have been imposed, the

disciplinary subcommittee may impose appropriate sanctions under section 16174(5) of

the code, MCL 333.16174.

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R 338.10 License renewal; requirements; applicability.

Rule 10. (1) An applicant for renewal shall satisfy the requirements of the code and

the rules promulgated under the code.

(2) An applicant for license renewal who has been licensed in the 2-year period

immediately before the expiration date of the license shall complete not less than 20

hours of continuing education in activities approved under these rules during the 2 years

before the end of the license cycle.

(3) Submission of an application for renewal constitutes the applicant's certification

of compliance with the requirements of this rule. The licensee shall maintain

documentation of satisfying the requirements of this rule for 4 years after the date of

applying for license renewal. Failure to satisfy this rule is a violation of section 16221(h)

of the code, MCL 333.16221.

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(4) An applicant shall submit a request for a waiver of continuing education

requirements to the department for the board’s consideration not less than 30 days before

the last regularly scheduled board meeting before the expiration date of the license.

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R 338.11 Acceptable continuing education; requirements; limitations.

Rule 11. (1) As used in this rule, "instruction" means education time, exclusive of

breakfast, lunch, or dinner periods, or any other breaks in the program.

(2) The 20 hours of continuing education required under R 338.10(2) for the renewal

of an audiologist license must satisfy the following requirements:

(a) Not more than 10 hours of continuing education may be earned during a 24-hour

period.

(b) The licensee may not earn credit for a continuing education program or activity

that is equivalent or substantially equivalent to a program or activity the licensee has

already earned credit for during the license cycle.

(c) Under section 16204 of the code, MCL 333.16204, at least 1 hour of continuing

education must be earned in pain and symptom management. Continuing education

hours in pain and symptom management may include, but are not limited to, courses in

behavior management, behavior modification, stress management, and clinical

applications, as they relate to professional practice under part 168 of the code, MCL

333.16801 to 333.16811.

(d) Completion of implicit bias training under R 338.7004 during the 2 years before

the end of the license cycle may be used towards satisfaction of the requirements of R

338.10(2) and this subrule.

(3) Any of the following activities are considered acceptable continuing education:

Activity

Code

(a)

Activity and Proof Required

Number of continuing education

hours granted/allowed per activity

Three hours of continuing education

Initial presentation of a continuing

education program related to the practice of are granted for each 50 to 60

audiology provided to a state, regional,

national, or international audiology

organization.

minutes of presentation.

No other credit is granted for

preparation of a presentation.

To receive credit, the presentation must not

be a part of the licensee's regular job

description and satisfy the standards in R

338.12.

A maximum of 9 hours of

continuing education are allowed

for this activity in each renewal

period.

If audited, the licensee shall provide a copy

of the presentation notice or advertisement Under subrule (2)(b) of this rule,

showing the date of the presentation, the

licensee’s name listed as a presenter, and

the name of the organization that approved

or offered the presentation for continuing

education credit.

credit for a presentation is granted

once per renewal period.

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(b)

Initial presentation of a scientific exhibit,

paper, or clinical demonstration to an

audiology organization.

Two hours of continuing education

are granted for each 50 to 60

minutes of presentation.

To receive credit, the presentation must not No other credit is granted for

be part of the licensee’s regular job

description or performed in the normal

course of the licensee’s employment.

preparation of a presentation.

A maximum of 6 hours of

continuing education are allowed

If audited, the licensee shall provide a copy for this activity in each renewal

of the document presented with proof of

presentation or a letter from the program

period.

sponsor verifying the length and date of the Under subrule (2)(b) of this rule,

presentation.

credit for a presentation is granted

once per renewal period.

(c)

(d)

(e)

Passing a postgraduate academic course

related to the practice of audiology offered are granted for each academic credit

in an educational program approved under

R 338.8(1) or (2) and (3) or (4).

Five hours of continuing education

hour passed.

Three hours of continuing education

are granted for each academic term

or quarter credit hour passed.

If audited, the licensee shall provide an

official transcript documenting successful

completion of the course.

A maximum of 20 hours of

continuing education are allowed

for this activity in each renewal

period.

One continuing education hour is

granted for each 50 to 60 minutes of

program attendance.

Attendance at a continuing education

program approved under R 338.12.

If audited, the licensee shall provide a

program description, a copy of a letter or

certificate of completion showing the

licensee’s name, number of continuing

education hours earned, sponsor name or

the name of the organization that approved

the program or activity for continuing

education credit, and the date the program

was held or activity completed.

A maximum of 20 hours of

continuing education are allowed

for this activity in each renewal

period.

Attendance at a continuing education

One continuing education hour is

program approved by another state board of granted for each 50 to 60 minutes of

audiology.

program attendance.

If audited, the licensee shall provide a

program description, a copy of a letter or

certificate of completion showing the

licensee’s name, number of continuing

education hours earned, sponsor name or

the name of the organization that approved

the program or activity for continuing

education credit, and the date the program

A maximum of 20 hours of

continuing education are allowed

for this activity in each renewal

period.

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was held or activity completed.

(f)

Initial publication of an article related to

the practice of audiology in a non-peer-

reviewed journal or newsletter.

One hour of continuing education is

granted for each article.

A maximum of 5 hours of

If audited, the licensee shall provide a copy continuing education are allowed

of the publication that identifies the

licensee as the author or a publication

acceptance letter.

for this activity in each renewal

period.

Under subrule (2)(b) of this rule,

credit for publication is granted

once per renewal period.

(g)

Initial publication of a chapter related to the Five hours of continuing education

practice of audiology in either of the

following:

are granted for serving as the

primary author.

- A professional or healthcare textbook.

- A peer-reviewed journal.

Two hours of continuing education

are granted for serving as the

secondary author.

If audited, the licensee shall provide a copy

of the publication that identifies the

licensee as the author or a publication

acceptance letter.

Under subrule (2)(b) of this rule,

credit for publication is granted

once per renewal period.

(h)

Reading an audiology professional journal

and successfully completing an evaluation

created for continuing education credit in

audiology practice education.

One hour of continuing education is

granted for each 50 to 60 minutes of

this activity.

A maximum of 5 hours of

If audited, the licensee shall provide a copy continuing education are allowed

of the publication and the evaluation

created for continuing education credit in

audiology practice education.

for this activity in each renewal

period.

(i)

Attendance at a program approved for

continuing education by the board of

medicine or the board of osteopathic

medicine related to audiology practice.

One continuing education hour is

granted for each 50 to 60 minutes of

program attendance.

A maximum of 5 hours of

continuing education are allowed

for this activity in each renewal

period.

If audited, the licensee shall provide a

program description, a copy of a letter or

certificate of completion showing the

licensee’s name, number of continuing

education hours earned, sponsor name or

the name of the organization that approved

the program or activity for continuing

education credit, and the date the program

was held or activity completed.

(j)

Participating on a state or national

Two hours of continuing education

are granted for each committee,

board, council, or association.

committee, board, council, or association

related to the field of audiology. A

committee, board, council, or association

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shall enhance the participant’s knowledge

A maximum of 2 hours of

and understanding of the field of audiology. continuing education are allowed

for this activity in each renewal

If audited, the licensee shall provide

documentation verifying the licensee’s

participation in not less than 50% of the

regularly scheduled meetings of the

committee, board, council, or association.

period.

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R 338.12 Continuing audiology education providers and programs; methods of

approval.

Rule 12. (1) Any continuing education provider or program approved by ASHA is

approved. The standards for continuing education providers developed and adopted by

the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Continuing Education Board

(ASHA-CEB), 2200 Research Boulevard, Rockville, Maryland 20850-3289, in the

publication titled “American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Continuing

Education Board Manual,” updated October 2022, which are available at no cost on the

association's website at https://www.asha.org, are approved and adopted by reference.

(2) Any continuing education provider or program approved by the American

Academy of Audiology is approved. The standards for continuing education programs

developed and adopted by the American Academy of Audiology, 11480 Commerce Park

Drive, Suite 220, Reston, Virginia 20191, in the publication titled “CE Provider Course

Application Requirements and Guidelines,” revised October 1, 2020, which are available

at no cost on the academy’s website at https://www.audiology.org, are approved and

adopted by reference.

(3) Any continuing education provider or program approved by the board is

approved. Providers or programs that need to be reviewed by the board shall petition the

board for approval of a continuing education program. The continuing education

program provider shall complete an application provided by the department, file the

application and supporting documentation with the department for review not less than

120 days before the program date, and include all the following information:

(a) Course content related to current issues in audiology practice.

(b) An outline of the course or program provided with time allotted for each section

of the program.

(c) Documentation of qualifications of presenters.

(d) Description of the method for delivering the course or program.

(e) Inclusion of defined measurements of pre-knowledge and post-knowledge or

skill improvement.

(f) Monitoring of participant attendance at the program or course.

(g) Records of a course or program maintained that include the number of

participants in attendance, the date of the program, the program's location, the credentials

of the presenters, rosters of the individuals who attended, and the continuing education

time awarded to each participant.

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(4) A participant shall receive a certificate or written proof of attendance at a

program that shows a participant's name, the date of the program, the location of

program, the sponsor or program approval number, and the hours of continuing education

awarded.

(5) Copy of the standards in this rule are available for inspection and distribution at

a cost of 10 cents per page from the Michigan Board of Audiology, Bureau of

Professional Licensing, Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, 611 West

Ottawa Street, P.O. Box 30670, Lansing, Michigan 48909.

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R 338.13 Telehealth.

Rule 13. (1) A licensee shall obtain consent from the patient for treatment before

providing a telehealth service under section 16284 of the code, MCL 333.16284.

(2) A licensee shall maintain proof of consent for telehealth treatment in the

patient’s up-to-date medical record and satisfy section 16213 of the code, MCL

333.16213.

(3) A licensee providing any telehealth service shall do both of the following:

(a) Act within the scope of the licensee’s practice.

(b) Exercise the same standard of care applicable to a traditional, in-person

healthcare service.

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