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Hearing and Speech, Board of
Regulates the competency and quality of professional healthcare providers under its jurisdiction by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing qualifications for licensure. The Board also assesses, investigates, and makes recommendations related to complaints against audiologists, speech-language pathologists, speech-language pathology assistants and hearing instrument fitter/dispensers which may range from a Notice of Correction to a license revocation.
| Board Website | https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/audiologist/board-hearing-and-speech |
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| Policy Area | Health |
| Governor Appointments | 10 |
| Total Board Positions | 11 |
| Statutory Authority | RCW 18.35.150 |
| Public Disclosure Required? | No |
| Senate Confirmation Required? | No |
| Compensation | $50 per day pay, plus travel/per diem |
| Term Length (years) | 3 |
| Statutory Term Limits |
Member Requirements: Two hearing instrument fitter/dispensers, two audiologists, and two speech language pathologists, all of whom must have at least five years of experience in their field and be actively engaged in occupation within two years of appointment; three general public members who have an interest in the rights of consumers of health services. One nonvoting member who is a medical physician. No member shall be appointed to serve more than two consecutive terms.