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2010 ASHFoundation Frank R. Kleffner Clinical Career Award
The ASHFoundation requests nominations for the Frank R. Kleffner Clinical Career Award for 2010, an award to be made to an individual in recognition of outstanding contributions to clinical science and practice in communication science and disorders over a twenty year or longer period. Deadline for Nominations is April 1, 2010. For more information and a nomination form please go to: www.ashfoundation.org/uploadedFiles/KleffnerGuidelines.pdf
(Posted: 03-09-2010)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT OBTAINING A STATE LICENSE in MA: TIMELINES HAVE CHANGED FOR SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION!!!!!
Several members of MSHA have raised concerns about the process of getting the state license to practice after the completion of the Clinical Fellowship Year. Several people have indicated that they have faced lengthy delays in receiving their state license; this has serious implications for both the CF (who may be waiting on a raise) and for the supervisor, who can no longer carry the CF on their license after the completion of the Clinical Fellowship.
However, in the past several years, many changes have been made to the process and the documentation required to become licensed. Many of the changes have been expressly designed to facilitate the process and expedite licensure, but for those who were unaware of the changes, or used outdated application forms, it has resulted in unlicensed practice, and in some cases, disciplinary actions by the Board.
Please be aware of the following:
It is critical to remember that the Board must receive ALL documentation within 1 day of the completion of the Clinical Fellowship. You DO NOT WAIT TO RECEIVE YOUR ASHA CCC to complete your licensure paperwork!!! It is expected that all paperwork other than the Form 2, Supervised Practice Report, has already been submitted.
A copy of your CF Form 1 (Plan) is due to the Board within 7 days of the start date of your Clinical Fellowship!
A completed Form 1 (Plan) and Form 2 (Report) is due to the Board for each and every supervisor that you have during the course of your Clinical Fellowship. No exceptions. This applies regardless of whether you changed supervisors during your Clinical Fellowship, or had multiple supervisors by design (e.g. you worked at multiple sites for your CF year.)
You must be using the newest versions of the applications and reports, available on-line. It is possible that the newest versions of the required documentation may have been added to the Boards website DURING the course of your fellowship. Before completing your CF report, check to be sure that you have the latest version. Using old forms may delay the processing of your license and result in unlicensed practice, and therefore, disciplinary action by the Board.
Keep copies of everything with dates that you submit to the Board.
Be sure to note if your name changed during the course of the Clinical Fellowship, such as if you married.
Be sure that you have completed all the necessary components of the application when you submit everything.
If you have been waiting for your state license and are having issues getting a resolution, MSHA would like to assist you with this process. Send e-mail with your name and a brief description of your situation to President@mshahearsay.org. Be sure to include contact information and when your CF ended.
Pass on this information to your colleagues and friends who may be having similar issues.
THESE NEW RULES ARE THE WORK OF THE BOARD; MSHA HAS NO JURISDICTION OVER THE BOARD. THEY ARE DESIGNED TO FACILITATE LICENSURE, WHICH HAPPENS WITHIN 24 HOURS WHEN ALL PAPERWORK IS RECEIVED ON TIME. IF YOU HAVE FURTHER QUESTIONS, CONTACT THE BOARD DIRECTLY.
(Posted: 01-12-2010)
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