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    Maryland Department of Health
    Board of Examiners for Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists & Music Therapists

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    Board Member Openings


    Hello Licensees,

    There are upcoming openings for one (1) Maryland licensed Audiologist, one (1)
    Maryland licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, and one (1) Consumer to serve on
    the Board of Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists & Music
    Therapists effective July 1, 2023.


    PLEASE NOTE: you must apply for appointment through the Governor's office
    through the following link: https://govappointments.maryland.gov/instructions-for-filling-out-the-general-application-form/ by  April 30, 2023.


    We hope you will consider this wonderful opportunity to serve our state and the consumers
    of Maryland! Please feel free to reach out to Executive Director, Oluremi Dean @ Oluremi.Dean@maryland.gov with any questions.

     

     

    INFORMATION FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

     

    MEMBERSHIP COMPOSITION:      TOTAL NUMBER: 15

     

    PROFESSIONAL:    13

    3 licensed Audiologists [1]

    3 licensed Hearing Aid Dispensers

    3 licensed Speech-Language Pathologists [2]

    2 licensed Ear-Nose-Throat Specialists (not licensed by the Board)

    2 licensed Music Therapists

    ​CONSUMER: 2


    [1] Audiologists are appointed to the Board by the Governor with advice from the Secretary of Health. The Board provides the Governor and Secretary of Health with a list of nominees. The Board is required to notify all licensed audiologists of the vacancies and solicit nominations for vacant Board positions. Maryland Code Annotated, Health Occupations §2-202(a)(5)

    [2] Speech-language pathologists are appointed to the Board by the Governor with advice from the Secretary of Health. The Board provides the Governor and Secretary of Health with a list of nominees. The Board is required to notify all licensed speech-language pathologists of the vacancies and solicit nominations for vacant Board positions. Maryland Code Annotated, Health Occupations §2-202(a)(4)​

     

     

    REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS:

     

    DAY:  Thursday – third Thursday of the month (exceptions below)

    TIME: 4:00 p.m.

    LOCATION: 4201 Patterson Avenue, Room 110, Baltimore, MD 21215 or Teleconference

    FREQUENCY: every month except August and December

     

    COMMITTEE MEETINGS including frequency:

     

    • Laws and Regulations Committee – once a month, 3 to 4 volunteer Board members approximately 4-month commitment

     

    • Disciplinary Case Review Committee – once a month, 3 to 4 volunteer Board members approximately 12-month commitment

     

    DETAIL OF MONTHLY TIME COMMITMENT:

     

    Approximately 2 to 4 hours for the monthly Board meetings (open and closed sessions), 2 to 3 hours each month for review of documents to prepare for meetings, e-mails and phone conversations.

     

    FUNCTION OF BOARD/COMMISSION: ( Brief Description)

     

    The mission of the Board of Examiners for Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists and Music Therapists is to protect the citizens of Maryland and promote quality health care in the fields of audiology, hearing aid dispensing, speech-language pathology, and music therapy by:

     

    1. Licensing qualified audiologists, audiology assistants, hearing aid dispensers, speech-language pathologists, speech-language pathology assistants, and music therapists.
       
    2. Receiving and resolving complaints from the public, courts, employers, insurance companies, and other licensees regarding audiologists, audiology assistants, hearing aid dispensers, speech-language pathologists, speech-language pathology assistants, and music therapists who may have violated the Board's law.
       
      and,
       
    3. Setting standards for the practice of audiology, hearing aid dispensing, speech-language pathology and music therapy that reflect new and emergent developments in the practice of these four health professions through regulations and legislation.
       
       
      OTHER DUTIES OF MEMBERS: ( Types of Committees, Exams, etc.)
       
      -Hearing Aid Dispenser members administer “Practical Examination" of the required State
      Examination in Hearing Aid Dispensing
       
      -Attendance at committee meetings (if applicable), case resolution conferences, show cause    hearings, and formal evidentiary hearings.
       
       
      BOARD MEMBER COMPENSATION: (Stipend/Travel/Other)
       
      $75.00 stipend and travel reimbursement
       
       
      Additional Relevant information 
       
      The number of licensees has doubled in the last ten years due to changes in 2007 Board law as well as changes to Medicaid billing rules in CY 2009 which forced exempt licensees to obtain a license as a condition of employment to remain employed in the public school system. Legislation changes in 2015 required the use of criminal history background checks which has lengthened the process for licensing. The most recent changes to the professional landscape of the Board are licensing both Audiology Assistants and Music Therapist (effective 10/1/2021) and the Board's membership to the Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact.
                                                                               
       


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