Section 45.507. Disciplinary action authorized

(a) A licensed speech-language pathologist, audiologist or teacher of the hearing impaired who submits fraudulent continuing education records may be subject to discipline under section 10 of the act (63 P. S. § 1710).

(b) A licensed speech-language pathologist, audiologist or teacher of the hearing impaired who fails to complete the required continuing education requirement within any biennial renewal period may be subject to discipline unless the licensee is exempt or has been granted a waiver under § 45.502 (relating to exemption and waiver).

(c) Notwithstanding discipline imposed by the Board under subsection (b), whether by formal disciplinary proceedings or by issuance of a citation as set forth in § 43b.16a (relating to schedule of civil penalties—audiologists, speech-language pathologists and teachers of the hearing impaired), a licensed speech-language pathologist, audiologist or teacher of the hearing impaired who has been found to be deficient in continuing education hours shall make up deficiencies within 6 months of receiving notice of the deficiency.

(d) Failure to make up deficient continuing education hours as required under subsection (c) may subject the licensed speech-language pathologist, audiologist or teacher of the hearing impaired to further discipline under section 10 of the act.

The provisions of this § 45.507 amended December 5, 2014, effective December 6, 2014, 44 Pa.B. 7555. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (318326).