Wisconsin Administrative Code

HA 4.12 Audio recording of formal hearings. (1) (a) A party to a claim may audio record the proceedings of a formal hearing in a non-disruptive and non-obstructive manner. (b) Witnesses, participants, and other attendees, who are not parties to the case, are not permitted to audi…

HA 4.13 Transcripts. Transcripts of testimony taken or proceedings had before the division shall be furnished to the applicant or respondent or their attorneys in accordance with all of the following provisions: (1) After the commencement of an action to review an order of the la…

HA 4.14 Reports by practitioners and expert witnesses. (1) Upon the request of the division, any party to a claim pending before the division under ch. 102, Stats., shall furnish to the division and to all parties copies of all reports by practitioners and expert witnesses in the…

HA 4.15 Use of reports as evidence. (1) In this section, XreportY means a report by a practitioner or a report by an expert witness on the issue of loss of earning capacity, as described in s. HA 4.14. (2) Matters stated in a report that would not be competent or material evidenc…

HA 4.16 Procedure and claims under ch. 40, Stats. The division shall observe the same rules and procedures and may use the same forms in processing and determining claims made under s. 40.65, Stats., as are used under ch. 102, Stats. History: Cr. Register, October, 1965, No. 118,…

HA 4.17 Witness fees and travel reimbursement. The fees and travel reimbursement of witnesses and interpreters for attending a hearing before an administrative law judge shall be the statewide rate currently paid under s. 814.67 (1) (b), Stats., notwithstanding any local county v…

HA 4.18 Mediation conferences. (1) DEFINITIONS. In this section: (a) XAdministrative law judge mediatorY means an administrative law judge whose duties include conducting mediation conferences. (c) XMediation conferenceY means a voluntary, informal, offrecord conference among an …

HAS 1.005 Authority. The rules in chs. HAS 1 to 5 and 9 are adopted pursuant to ss. 15.08 (5) (b), 227.11 (2), 459.115 (4), 459.12 (1), Stats. History: Cr. Register, July, 1998, No. 511, eff. 8-1-98; CR 25-044: am. Register April 2026 No. 844, eff. 5-1-26; correction made under s…

HAS 1.01 Definitions. As used in chs. HAS 1 to 5 and 9, unless the context otherwise requires: (1a) “Board” means the hearing and speech examining board. (1m) “Cerumen” has the meaning given in s. 459.01 (1b), Stats. (2) “Department” means the department of safety and professiona…

HAS 2.01 Trainees. (1) An applicant for a trainee permit must make application on the form provided by the department. This form must be completed in full, and payment in the amount of the fee specified under s. 440.05 (6), Stats., must accompany this application. Note: Applicati…

HAS 2.02 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 trainee permit. History: Cr. Register, July, 1998, No. 511, eff. 8-1-98. …

HAS 3.01 Examinations. (1) WRITTEN EXAMINATION. An applicant for a hearing instrument specialist license shall pass the International Licensing Examination for Hearing Healthcare Professionals. (2) PRACTICAL EXAMINATION. An applicant shall pass a practical examination that shall …

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…