Wisconsin Administrative Code

HAS 3.03 Practical examination. (1) Subjects covered in the practical portions of the examination shall include tests of proficiency in the following techniques as they pertain to the fitting of hearing instruments: (a) Pure tone audiometry, including air conduction testing and b…

HAS 3.05 Removal of examination. An applicant may not take any records of the practical examination questions from the examination room. History: Cr. Register, July, 1998, No. 511, eff. 8-1-98; CR 16-080: am. Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.

HAS 3.06 Rules of conduct. The board may deny release of scores or issuance of a hearing instrument specialist license if the board determines that an applicant violated the rules of conduct of the examination or otherwise acted dishonestly. Note: The rules of conduct of an exami…

HAS 3.07 Time limits. The board may set time limits for completion of each part of the practical examination. History: Cr. Register, July, 1998, No. 511, eff. 8-1-98; CR 16-080: am. Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.

HAS 3.08 Passing grades. (1) To pass the written and practical examinations, each applicant shall receive a grade determined by the board to represent minimum competence to practice, based upon the following: (a) For each part of the practical examination, the board shall determi…

HAS 3.09 Failure and review. (1) An applicant who fails all or part of the practical examination may review those parts of the practical examination failed according to the following procedures and within the following limitations: (a) The applicant shall file a written request f…

HAS 3.10 Claim of examination error. (1) An applicant wishing to claim practical examination error shall file a written request for board review in the board office within 30 days of the date the practical examination was reviewed. The request shall include all of the following: …

HAS 4.01 Appropriate procedures for measurement of human hearing. The procedures accepted by the board for the measurement of human hearing by licensees and trainees comprise: (1) Pure tone audiometry, including air conduction testing and bone conduction testing. (2) Speech audio…

HAS 4.02 Ear molds. Taking impressions for ear molds includes: (1) Otoscopic observation, pre- and post- impression. (2) Proper cotton or foam block placement. (3) Impression material insertion. (4) Removal of completed impression. (5) Proper ear mold selection. History: Cr. Regi…

HAS 4.03 Equipment used to measure hearing. (1) Pure tone audiometry must be conducted with a pure tone au- HAS 4.04 Appropriate time frame for hearing tests prior to fitting hearing instruments. diometer which conforms to the American National Standards Institute, Standard ANSI …

HAS 4.04 Appropriate time frame for hearing tests prior to fitting hearing instruments. Appropriate procedures for the measurement of human hearing as described in s. HAS 4.01 shall be performed and documented within 6 months prior to the selling and fitting of a hearing instrume…

HAS 5.01 Authority. The rules in this chapter are adopted pursuant to the authority in ss. 15.08 (5) (b), 227.11, 459.10 (1) (k), 459.12 (1), and 459.34 (2) (h), Stats. History: Cr. Register, May, 1988, No. 389, eff. 6-1-88; am. Register, July, 1998,

HAS 5.013 Scope. The standards of practice and professional conduct in this chapter apply to a licensee regardless of whether services are provided in person or by telehealth.

HAS 5.015 Definition. In this chapter, “telehealth” has the meaning given in s. 440.01 (1) (hm), Stats.

HAS 5.02 Unprofessional conduct. (1) In this section, “client records” include: (a) The results of all tests required under ch. HAS 4. (b) Copies of all contracts, receipts and guarantees involving the sale of hearing instruments. (c) Documentation of all pertinent client contact…

HAS 6.01 Authority and purpose. The rules in this chapter are adopted by the hearing and speech examining board under the authority of ss. 227.11 (2) and 459.24 to 459.34, Stats., to govern the licensure of speech-language pathologists, audiologists and temporary licensees, and t…

HAS 6.015 Scope. The licensure and conduct rules in this chapter and ch. 459, Stats., apply to any person providing services to patients located in this state without regard to whether services are provided in person or via telehealth.

HAS 6.02 Definitions. In this chapter and in ch. 459, Stats.: (1) XASHAY means the American speech-language hearing association. (2) XAudiologistY has the meaning given in s. 459.20 (1), Stats. (3) XAudiologyY has the meaning given in s. 459.20 (2), Stats. (4) XBoardY means the h…

HAS 6.03 Applications for licensure; speech-language pathologist. Every applicant for licensure as a speechlanguage pathologist shall submit: (1) An application on a form provided by the board. Note: Applications are available on the website at dsps.wi.gov or by calling (608) 266…

HAS 6.04 Applications for licensure; audiologist. Every applicant for licensure as an audiologist shall submit: (1) An application on a form provided by the board. Note: Applications are available on the website at dsps.wi.gov or by calling (608) 266 - 2112. (2) The fee specified…

HAS 6.05 Applications for compact privilege. Every applicant for compact privilege as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist shall meet all of the following requirements: (1) Hold an unencumbered home state license in another state that is party to the compact and satisfies…

HAS 6.07 Reciprocal license. (1) RECIPROCAL LICENSES GENERALLY. (a) Speech-language pathology. The board shall grant a license to practice speech-language pathology to an applicant who pays the fee required by s. 440.05 (2), Stats., and provides evidence of all the following: 1. …

HAS 6.08 Limited permit. (1) A non-resident applicant for a limited permit to practice in association with a licensed speech-language pathologist or licensed audiologist for a period not to exceed 10 days in any calendar year shall submit the application, pay the fee specified in…

HAS 6.085 Accommodations relating to a disability. A qualified applicant with a disability shall be provided with reasonable accommodations requested in connection with the completion of an application for a credential. History: Cr. Register, July, 1998, No. 511, eff. 8-1-98. Sub…

HAS 6.09 Definitions. In this subchapter and in ch. 459, Stats.: (1) XHardshipY means serious illness or some other personal adversity, as determined by the board. (1m) XSufficient causeY means illness or other hardship. (2) XSupervisionY means any of the following: (a) A face-to…

HAS 6.12 Use of titles. An individual who holds a temporary license under s. 459.24 (6), Stats., may use the title Xaudiology intern,Y Xspeech-language pathology intern,Y Xclinical fellow in audiology,Y or Xclinical fellow in speech-language pathology.Y

HAS 6.13 Discipline. Temporary licensees and speechlanguage pathologists and audiologists who supervise temporary licensees may be subject to discipline under s. HAS 6.18. Subchapter III — Unlicensed Individuals

HAS 6.14 Definitions. In this chapter and in ch. 459, Stats.: (1) (a) XAssist in the practice of speech-language pathologyY means providing speech-language pathology services, while under direct supervision, that include any of the following: 1. Assisting the speech-language path…

HAS 6.15 Direct supervision. (1) An unlicensed individual may assist in the practice of speech-language pathology or audiology only under the direct supervision of a speech-language pathologist or audiologist, as appropriate. HAS 6.18 (2) For purposes of supervising unlicensed in…

HAS 6.16 Prohibited practice and use of titles. No person may engage in the practice of speech-language pathology or use the title Xspeech-language pathologistY or any similar title or engage in the practice of audiology or use the title XaudiologistY, Xclinical audiologistY or a…

HAS 6.17 Discipline. A speech-language pathologist or audiologist who supervises an unlicensed individual may be subject to discipline under s. HAS 6.18. Subchapter IV — Discipline

HAS 6.175 Definitions. In this subchapter and in subchapter II of ch. 459, Stats.: (1) XCerumen managementY means the removal of cerumen from the external auditory canal by the utilization of methods and techniques performed in accordance with minimum standards and procedures est…

HAS 6.18 Grounds for discipline. (1) The board may reprimand a speech-language pathologist, audiologist, temporary licensee or a permittee, or deny, limit, suspend or revoke a license, compact privilege, or permit, if it finds that the applicant, licensee, compact privilege holde…

HAS 7.01 Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) XBoardY means the hearing and speech examining board. (2) XDepartmentY means the department of safety and professional services. History: Cr. Register, January, 1994, No. 457, eff. 2-1-94; correction in (2) made

HAS 7.02 Licenses. Hearing instrument specialist licenses granted under ss. 459.05 and 459.06, Stats., expire on February 1 of each odd-numbered year. Except as provided in s. 459.24 (6), Stats., speech-language pathologist and audiologist licenses granted under ss. 459.24 and 45…

HAS 7.03 Late Renewal of license. (1) EXPIRED LICENSE. A person who fails to renewal a license holds an expired license and may not reapply for the license using the initial application process. (2) RENEWAL WITHIN 5 YEARS. A hearing instrument specialist license, speech-language …

HAS 7.04 Failure to renew. A licensee who fails to renew a license by the applicable renewal date shall not practice as a hearing instrument specialist, speech-language pathologist or audiologist.

HAS 7.06 Reinstatement. A license holder who has unmet disciplinary requirements and failed to renew the certificate of registration within 5 years after expiration or whose license has been surrendered or revoked may apply to have the license reinstated in accordance with all of…

HAS 8.01 Authority. The rules in this chapter are adopted by the hearing and speech examining board under the authority of ss. 227.11 (2), 459.095, 459.12 (1) and 459.24 (5m), Stats. History: Cr. Register, February, 1999, No. 518, eff. 3-1-99.

HAS 8.02 Definitions. In this chapter: (1) XAccredited universityY means an institution which is accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. department of education. (2) XCourse of studyY means course work completed while enrolled as a student a…

HAS 8.03 Continuing education. (1) Except as provided in sub. (6), hearing instrument specialists, audiologists and speech-language pathologists shall complete at least 20 hours of board approved continuing education programs or courses of study which pertain to the practice of f…

HAS 8.04 Approval of continuing education programs and courses of study. (1) Except as provided in subs. (6) and (7), to apply for approval of a continuing education program or course of study, a sponsor shall submit to the board office, at least 30 calendar days prior to the fir…

HAS 8.05 Special continuing education requirements. (1) If a licensee is required to complete a specified continuing education program or course of study pursuant to s. 459.095 (3) or 459.24 (5m) (a) 3., Stats., the board shall administer an examination on the matter that is the …

HAS 9.01 Applicability and scope. (1) Pursuant to s. 459.115 (1) and (2), Stats., the standards of practice for cerumen management in this chapter apply to all licensees who maintain a certification in cerumen management. An audiologist licensed under s. 459.24 (3), Stats. is not…

HAS 9.02 Certification. (1) An applicant for cerumen management certification shall submit all of the following: (a) A completed application form as specified by the department. Note: Instructions for applications are available on the department of safety and professional service…

HAS 9.03 Education requirements. (1) The board accepts education courses for cerumen management that satisfy all of the following criteria: (a) The course provides at least 6 hours of instruction. HAS 9.04 HAS 9.05 HAS 9.06 Referrals. Infection control. Malpractice liability cove…

HAS 9.04 Referrals. (1) An individual certified to perform cerumen management shall refer a patient to an otolaryngologist or licensed physician for cerumen management when the patient presents with any of the following: (a) They are less than 18 years of age. (b) A perforated ty…

HAS 9.05 Infection control. An individual certified to perform cerumen management under this chapter shall establish a written protocol to comply with all of the following infection control procedures: 2 (1) Standard precautions for all health care providers. (2) Cleaning, disinf…

HAS 9.06 Malpractice liability coverage. An individual applying for cerumen management certification shall obtain and maintain malpractice liability insurance for the duration of their certification. The insurance policy shall provide professional liability coverage of at least $…

HEA 1.01 Single need analysis methodology. The board adopts the national consensus need analysis methodology for use in determining student financial strength under all statesponsored grant programs administered by the board. Copies of the national consensus need analysis are ava…