Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Bureau of Professional Licensing
Administrative Rules for Audiology – General Rules
Rule Set 2023-37 LR
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Friday, May 10, 2024
09:00 AM
UL-5
611 W. Ottawa Street, Lansing, Michigan
The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs will hold a public hearing to receive public
comments on proposed changes to the Audiology – General Rules rule set.
The proposed rules clarify that graduates from educational programs that are substantially equivalent to
accredited educational programs also satisfy the educational requirements for the limited license, update
accreditation standards for audiology educational programs, clarify that a licensee who completes
implicit bias training under R 338.7004 may also use that training toward fulfillment of continuing
education requirements, supply updated accreditation standards for audiology continuing education
programs, and clarify that a proposed continuing education provider, not already approved under the
rules, must file an application and supporting documentation with the department for review not less than
one-hundred twenty (120) days before the scheduled program date.
By authority conferred on the Department in consultation with the Board under MCL 333.16145,
333.16148, 333.16287, and 333.16811, and Executive Reorganization Nos. 1991-9, 1996-2, 2003-1 and
2011-4, MCL 338.3501, 445.2001, 445.2011, and 445.2030.
The proposed rules will take effect immediately after filing with the Secretary of State. The proposed
issue of the Michigan Register. Copies of these proposed rules may also be obtained by mail or
Comments on these proposed rules may be made at the hearing, by mail, or by electronic mail at the
following addresses until 5/10/2024 at 05:00PM.
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Bureau of Professional Licensing – Boards and
Committees Section P.O. Box 30670 Lansing, MI 48909-8170 Attention: Departmental Specialist
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Bureau of Professional Licensing – Boards and
Committees Section P.O. Box 30670 Lansing, MI 48909-8170 Attention: Departmental Specialist
The public hearing will be conducted in compliance with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act. If the
hearing is held at a physical location, the building will be accessible with handicap parking available.
Anyone needing assistance to take part in the hearing due to disability may call 711- to make
arrangements.