Nevada · statute · Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 637B · 69 active provisions
The practice of audiology, the practice of speech-language pathology and the practice of fitting and dispensing hearing aids are hereby declared to be learned professions, affecting public safety and welfare and charged with the public interest, and are therefore subject to protection and regulation by the State.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 637B.025 to 637B.078, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
“Apprentice” means a person who is completing in-service training under the supervision of a sponsor to become eligible to apply for a license to engage in the practice of fitting and dispensing hearing aids.
“Audiologist” means any person who is licensed to engage in the practice of audiology pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
“Board” means the Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Board.
Repealed. (See chapter 76, Statutes of Nevada 2025, at page 416.)
“Hearing aid”: 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, means: (a) Any device worn by a person who suffers from impaired hearing for the purpose of amplifying sound to improve hearing or compensate for impaired hearing, including, without limitation, an earmold; and (b) Any part, attachment or accessory for a d…
“Hearing aid specialist” means any person licensed to engage in the practice of fitting and dispensing hearing aids pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
“Manufacturer” means any person who assembles, manufactures or fabricates hearing aids or any parts or supplies used in connection therewith.
“Practice of audiology” means the application of principles, methods and procedures relating to hearing and balance, hearing disorders and related speech and language disorders and includes, without limitation: 1. The conservation of auditory system functions; 2. Screening, identifying, assessing and interpreting, prev…
“Practice of fitting and dispensing hearing aids” means measuring human hearing and selecting, adapting, distributing, selling or ordering the use of hearing aids and includes, without limitation: 1. Making impressions for earmolds; 2. Administering and interpreting tests of human hearing and middle ear functions; 3. D…
“Practice of speech-language pathology” means the application of principles, methods and procedures relating to the development and effectiveness of human communication and disorders of human communication, and includes, without limitation: 1. The prevention, screening, consultation, assessment, treatment, counseling,…
“Speech-language pathologist” means any person who is licensed to engage in the practice of speech-language pathology pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
“Speech-language pathology assistant” means a person licensed pursuant to NRS 637B.198 to engage in the practice of speech-language pathology under the supervision of a supervising speech-language pathologist.
“Speech-language pathology provisional licensee” means any person who holds a provisional license issued pursuant to NRS 637B.201 to engage in the practice of speech-language pathology while completing the clinical fellowship requirements for obtaining a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology i…
“Speech-language pathology student” means an unlicensed student who engages in the practice of speech-language pathology under the supervision of a supervising speech-language pathologist pursuant to NRS 637B.245.
“Sponsor” means a hearing aid specialist or audiologist who is responsible for the direct supervision and in-service training of an apprentice in the practice of fitting and dispensing hearing aids.
“Supervising speech-language pathologist” means a speech-language pathologist who supervises a speech-language pathology assistant, speech-language pathology provisional licensee or speech-language pathology student.
“Supervision” means the provision of direction and the evaluation of the tasks assigned by a supervising speech-language pathologist to a speech-language pathology assistant, speech-language pathology provisional licensee or speech-language pathology student. The term includes, without limitation, direct supervision, i…
“Telesupervision” means the real-time, distance observation by a supervising speech-language pathologist of services delivered by a speech-language pathology assistant, speech-language pathology provisional licensee or speech-language pathology student, with feedback or assistance provided by the supervising speech-lan…
The provisions of this chapter do not apply to any person who: 1. Holds a current endorsement issued by the Department of Education on or before September 30, 2026, pursuant to NRS 391.019 and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto, does not hold a license issued by the Board pursuant to this chapter and engages in t…
1. The Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Board, consisting of seven members appointed by the Governor, is hereby created. 2. The Governor shall appoint: (a) Three members who are speech-language pathologists, each of whom must practice in a different setting, including, without limitation,…
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the Board may, by majority vote, select one or more persons, including, without limitation, a physician licensed pursuant to chapter 630 of NRS, an osteopathic physician licensed pursuant to chapter 633 of NRS or a member of the public, to serve as an advisory member of…
1. The Board shall elect from its members a Chair and Vice Chair. The officers of the Board hold their respective offices at the pleasure of the Board. 2. The Board shall meet at least twice annually and may meet at other times on the call of the Chair or a majority of its members. 3. A majority of the Board constitute…
1. A member of the Board is entitled to receive: (a) A salary of not more than $150 per day, as fixed by the Board, while engaged in the business of the Board; and (b) A per diem allowance and travel expenses at a rate fixed by the Board, while engaged in the business of the Board. The rate must not exceed the rate pro…