Massachusetts § 144A - Speech-language pathologists and audiologists; certification requirements
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 144A — Speech-language pathologists and audiologists; certification requirements, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 144A. Speech-language pathologists and audiologists; certification requirements
Section 144A. To be eligible for certification by the board as a speech-language pathology assistant or audiology assistant, an applicant shall:—
(1) be of good moral character;
(2) possess at a minimum an associate's degree in a speech-language pathology or audiology training program approved by a national certifying body for speech-language pathology or audiology, a bachelor's degree from a college with a speech-language pathology assistant or audiology assistant certificate program or an equivalent course of study with a major emphasis in the area of speech-language pathology or audiology; and
(3) meet the minimum criteria established by a national certifying body for speech-language pathology or audiology for certification as a speech-language pathology assistant or audiology assistant.
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 144A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 144A cover?
Section 144A ("Speech-language pathologists and audiologists; certification requirements") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 144A?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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