Wisconsin Administrative Code Hearing and Speech Examining Board
Here’s an overview of the Wisconsin Administrative Code pertaining to the Hearing and Speech Examining Board, under the Department of Safety and Professional Services:
🛠 Board Authority & Structure
The Hearing and Speech Examining Board is established under Wis. Stat. § 15.405(6m) and operates pursuant to Wis. Stat. ch. 459 (dsps.wi.gov).
It regulates licensure and practice of:
Hearing Instrument Specialists (HAS 1–5)
Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists, including trainees (HAS 6–8) (dsps.wi.gov)
📘 Code Chapters (HAS 1–8)
| Chapter | Scope |
|---|---|
| HAS 1 | Licensure of Hearing Instrument Specialists |
| HAS 2 | Temporary trainees for hearing instrument specialists |
| HAS 3 | Examinations for hearing instrument specialists |
| HAS 4 | Measurement of human hearing (audiometry standards) |
| HAS 5 | Unprofessional conduct for hearing specialist |
| HAS 6 | Licensure, temporary licensing, supervision & discipline for speech-language pathologists and audiologists (dsps.wi.gov, regulations.justia.com) |
| HAS 7 | License renewal requirements |
| HAS 8 | Continuing education requirements |
🔍 Spotlight on HAS 6 – Speech & Audiology Licensure
Subchapter I (§ HAS 6.01–6.085): Licensure requirements for SLPs and audiologists
Subchapter II (§ HAS 6.09–6.13): Temporary license provisions
Subchapter III (§ HAS 6.14–6.17): Rules for unlicensed individuals assisting in practice
E.g., HAS 6.15: defines direct supervision—SLPs can supervise up to 2 FTE unlicensed staff; audiologists up to 5, or 10 in industrial settings (law.cornell.edu, law.cornell.edu)
Subchapter IV (§ HAS 6.175–6.18): Disciplinary procedures
📝 Statutory Provisions – Wis. Stat. ch. 459
The Board must offer semi-annual exams for SLP and audiologist licensure, with notification at least 60 days prior (law.cornell.edu, law.justia.com).
Audiologist applicants must pass practical components, including:
Pure tone audiometry (air & bone conduction)
Speech audiometry (thresholds, comfort levels)
Masking
Audiogram interpretation for hearing aid fitting
Ear mold impressions (law.justia.com)
A waiver may be granted if prior education/training is deemed equivalent .
Eligibility includes meeting licensure requirements under § 459.24, applying 30+ days before exams, and payment of applicable fees (law.justia.com).
🔗 Additional Resources
Official DSPS portal for board info, meeting schedules, member lists, and rulemaking: dsps.wi.gov (dsps.wi.gov)
Legislative listing and indexing of rulemaking activities, including CR 24‑093 related to the Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact (docs.legis.wisconsin.gov)
📌 Summary
Wisconsin’s Administrative Code (HAS 1–8) comprehensively governs the education, licensure, examination, supervision, continuing education, and disciplinary standards for Hearing Instrument Specialists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Audiologists. Chapter HAS 6 is especially important for SLPs and audiologists, covering entry licensing, temporary permits, supervision rules, and enforcement.
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