R156-46a-302d. Qualifications for Licensure - Internship Supervision Requirements.

In accordance with Subsections 58-46a-102(7) and 58-1-203(1)(b), the requirements for supervision of a hearing instrument intern are defined and clarified as follows. The hearing instrument intern supervisor shall:

(1) not have been disciplined for any unprofessional or unlawful conduct within five years of the start of any internship program;

(2) supervise no more than one hearing instrument intern on direct supervision;

(3) supervise no more than two hearing instrument interns at one time;

(4) not begin an internship program until:

(a) the hearing instrument intern is properly licensed as a hearing instrument intern; and

(b) the supervisor is approved by the Division in collaboration with the Board;

(5) keep a daily record on forms available from the Division, during the direct supervision period, which shall include the hours of instruction, the duties assigned, the total hours worked each week and the type of services performed;

(6) make available to the Division, upon request, upon completion of direct supervision and upon completion of the internship, the intern's training records;

(7) notify the Division immediately when the intern has completed direct supervision on forms available from the Division; and

(8) notify the Division within ten working days if the internship program is terminated.