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Oregon Administrative Rule 335-070-0030 states that the following activities are acceptable for reporting as professional development for license renewal. These activities do not need special Board approval; just make sure that you retain appropriate verification of attendance/participation in your files, in case of audit.
- Attendance or participation in educational programs where continuing education credit is approved by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) or the American Academy of Audiology (AAA).
- Attendance or participation in educational programs where continuing education credit is given by the Oregon Speech-Language and Hearing Association (OSHA) and other state chapters of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA); the Oregon Academy of Audiology (OAA) and other state chapters of the American Academy of Audiology.
- Continuing education units (CEUs) earned through ASHA.
- Attendance at educational programs where continuing education credit is given and approved by the Health Licensing Agency Hearing Aid Specialist Licensing Program.
- Academic course work taken for credit with a minimum grade of "C", from an educational institution accredited by an appropriate state or regional body or approved by the Board. The courses must relate to the clinical practice of speech-language pathology or audiology. One academic semester hour shall be equivalent to fifteen (15) clock hours for professional development credit. One academic quarter hour shall be equivalent to ten (10) clock hours for professional development credit. There is a limit on the number of hours reportable for a single course; see 335-070-0020(5).
- Self-assessment home study courses accompanied by examination and sponsored by a Board-recognized professional organization in audiology or speech-language pathology.
- Speech-language pathology or audiology programs (in-services, seminars, workshops) offered by public school districts, education service districts, and hospitals for employees. Programs must directly relate to the performance and practice of speech-language pathology or audiology for the purpose of developing and updating professional skills.
- CPR classes for a maximum of two (2) hours credit during the two-year licensing period.
- A universal health precautions class for a maximum of one (1) hour credit during the two-year licensing period.
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| Professional Development With Special Board Approval |
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Professional Development Listing For 2008-2010
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