September 8, 2023
The public comment period is open for the ASLP-IC proposed rule on Implementation of Criminal Background Check Requirement drafted August 10, 2023. This rule will be effective 30 days after Full Commission Approval. How do I submit a Public Comment? Meeting information for Rule discussion and voted on: View ASLP-IC NoticeApril 26, 2023
The Board is pleased to share a statement on Guidance for Hearing Screenings as a part of Speech-Language Evaluation Screening Practices that is the culmination of 7 months of collaboration with stakeholders and review, consideration, and incorporation of public and licensee comments received by the Board. This guidance statement is informational in nature and does not constitute rule […]March 3, 2023
Tips for Health ears: Do’s Dont’s This information is provided by the CDC, for more information please visit the CDC website https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/features/world-hearing-day/index.htmlOctober 3, 2022
October is National Audiology Awareness Month— The American Academy of Audiology and THE NORTH CAROLINA BOARD OF EXAMINERS Remind the Public to Protect its Hearing North Carolina, October 3, 2022— October is National Audiology Awareness Month and the American Academy of Audiology and The North Carolina Board of Examiners are urging the public to be aware of the importance […]September 30, 2022
As a result of the FDA final rules on over-the-counter hearing aids (see FDA Regulations for Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Sales) the Board has been requested to provide guidance to licensees. The final FDA rule creates two classes of hearing aids, over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription, where one previously existed. Though the ruling emphasizes that the sale […]September 16, 2022
To view the new FDA regulations for over the counter hearing aid sales please click the button below.August 31, 2022
On Friday, August 26, 2022, the Board voted to withdraw the proposed rule requiring audiometric screenings as part of all speech-language evaluations. It was determined that unintentional barriers to care would be created with enacting this rule. Moving forward, the Board will work to create educational reminders for licensees of best practices with regard to […]June 20, 2022
Comment Period Begins June 15, 2022 Pursuant to G.S. 150B 21.2 (e) (f) the Board will enter a comment period for 21 NCAC 64.0212 and 21 NCAC 64 .0221 starting June 15, 2022. The comment period will end August 15, 2022. Please view the Proposed Rule for Audiometric Screening for Speech-Language Evaluations using the button below. […]June 20, 2022
Please view the Proposed Rule for Audiometric Screening for Speech-Language Evaluations using the button below. If you have any further questions or concerns regarding the Proposed Rule please reach out to Executive Director Denise Brown via email or phone. Please note, there will be a comment period; where licensees can provide feedback and be heard. We will notify […]May 2, 2022
Better Hearing and Speech Month is the time for increased awareness about communication disorders, and their available treatments. Please visit the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s website for more information.