Current Laws & Regulations

Both NRS and NAC Chapters 637B were revised in 2026. Please note that the Board has authority over individual licensees and the practice of speech-language pathology, audiology, and fitting and dispensing hearing aids. The Board does not license businesses/facilities and does not regulate billing practices.

NRS Chapter 637B Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists

Nevada Revised Statues (NRS) are laws enacted by the Legislature. The link above includes 2026 legislative revisions in Assembly Bill 177 & Assembly Bill 230

NAC Chapter 637B Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists

Nevada Administrative Codes (NAC) are regulations established through public administrative rulemaking that detail how laws are carried out. The link above does not include the following revisions not yet codified:

LCB File #R108-23 Effective June 20, 2024

Section 1: NAC 637B.030: Increases the hearing aid dispensing practical examination fee from $200 to $250.
Section 2: NAC 637B.0365: Eliminates the requirement for a Reinstatement Application to include certification by AAA, ASHA, or NBC-HIS.
Section 3: NAC 637B.0373: Authorizes the Board, under certain circumstances, to approve and accept a passing score on the written hearing aid dispensing examination taken within the past 24 months (extended from 12 months).
Section 4: NAC 637B.0385: Allows the Board to provide by mail or electronic mail any notice to a licensee that is required by law or regulation.
Section 5: NAC 637B.0392: Eliminates the provision that the Board will maintain a list of approved programs of academic training for Hearing Aid Specialist Apprentices.
Section 6: NAC 637B.0442: Makes a conforming change to refer to an unlicensed assistant rather than an office assistant, aide, or technician.
Section 7: NAC 637B.0442: Amends/expands the duties that may be delegated by a hearing aid specialist or dispensing audiologist to an unlicensed assistant.
Sections 8 and 9: NAC 637B.0444-045: Eliminate obsolete references to the repealed federal regulation regarding medical evaluation or waiver for hearing aids.
Section 9: NAC 637B.700: Repeals the requirement that all formal written communications and documents be addressed to the Board and not to individual members of the Board or its staff.

NAC 637B LCB File #R026-25 Effective April 29, 2026

Section 1: Amendment of Chapter
Section 2: “Direct Supervision
Section 3: “Indirect Supervision”
Section 4: “Plan of Care”
Section 5: HAS Licensing - Standard, Temporary, & Provisional
Section 6: SLPA Clinical Training requirements
Section 7: SLPA Clinical Training Plans
Section 8: SLPA Clinical Training Plans - inactive status when unable to practice
Section 9: SLPA Clinical Training Plans Duties & Responsibilities
Section 10: SLPA Requirements & Prohibited Activities
Section 11: SLPA Supervising SLP & Reporting Requirements
Section 12: Supervising SLP Eligibility Requirements
Section 13: Supervising SLP General Duties
Section 14: Supervising SLP Delegation Authority
Section 15: Supervising SLP & Sponsors Disclosure of Relationships
Section 16: Codes of Ethics Adoption & Grounds for Disciplinary Action
Section 17: NAC 637B.014 Applicability of Chapter re: School-Based Personnel
Section 18: NAC 637B.030 Fees
Section 19: NAC 637B.034 Removal of references to "dispensing" audiologists
Section 20: NAC 637B.035 Fee Waivers
Section 21: NAC 637B.036 HAS Provisional Renewal
Section 22: NAC 637B.0363 HAS Provisional Renewal
Section 23: NAC 637B.0374 Removes references to “dispensing” audiologists
Section 24: NAC 637B.0391 HAS Apprentices Authorizes Prior Training Credit
Section 25: NAC 637B.0392 HAS License Requirements
Section 26: NAC 637B.0394 HAS License Requirements
Section 27: NAC 637B.0396 Revises HAS Apprentice Sponsor Requirements
Section 28: NAC 637B.042 Adverse Action Reporting & Adds “Plan of Care”
Section 29: NAC 637B.0442 Removes references to “dispensing” audiologists
Section 30: NAC 637B.0446 Removes references to “dispensing” audiologists
Section 31: NAC 637B.0448 Removes references to “dispensing” audiologists
Section 32: NAC 637B.045 Removes references to “dispensing” audiologists
Section 33: NAC 637B.400 Continuing Education Audiologists
Section 34: NAC 637B.720 Adds Supervising SLP Requirement in Hearings
Section 35: Effective Date

Sections of Interest

Scopes of Practice (NRS)

The following sections of NRS 637B prescribe the allowable scopes of practice by Board licensees:

NRS 637B.050 “Practice of audiology” defined.

NRS 637B.055 “Practice of fitting and dispensing hearing aids” defined.

NRS 637B.060 “Practice of speech-language pathology” defined.

NAC 637B LCB File #R026-25, Section 10(2) SLPA & SLP Student Prohibited Activities

NAC 637B.0442 LCB File #R108-23, Section 78 Activities That May Be Delegated to an Unlicensed Audiology Assistant by an Audiologist or Hearing Aid Specialist

Unlicensed Practice (NRS)

The following sections of NRS 637B address the unlicensed practice of speech-language pathology, audiology, and hearing aid dispensing:

NRS 637B.290 Practice without license: Prohibition; penalties.

NRS 637B.291 Practice or offering to practice without license: Reporting requirements of Board.

NRS 637B.295 Inspection of premises by Board.

NRS 637B.320 Penalty

Practitioner Conduct (NAC)

The following sections of NAC 637B address practitioner conduct:

NAC 637B.042 Professional Responsibility

NAC 637B.044 Responsibilities to Client

NAC 637B LCB File #R026-25, Section 16 Adopts AAA, ASHA, IHS, & NBC-HIS Codes of Ethics & Established Violations of as Grounds Ffor Disciplinary Action

SLP Provisional Licensees, Assistants, & Students

NRS 637B.071 “Speech-language pathology assistant” defined.

NRS 637B.072 “Speech-language pathology provisional licensee” defined.

NRS 637B.073 “Speech-language pathology student” defined.

NRS 637B.076 “Supervising speech-language pathologist” defined.

NRS 637B.077 “Supervision” defined.

NRS 637B.078 “Telesupervision” defined.

NAC 637B LCB File #R026-25 Effective April 29, 2026:

Section 2: “Direct Supervision
Section 3: “Indirect Supervision”
Section 4: “Plan of Care”
Section 6: SLPA Clinical Training requirements
Section 7: SLPA Clinical Training Plans
Section 8: SLPA Clinical Training Plans - inactive status when unable to practice
Section 9: SLPA Clinical Training Plans Duties & Responsibilities
Section 10: SLPA Requirements & Prohibited Activities
Section 11: SLPA Supervising SLP & Reporting Requirements
Section 12: Supervising SLP Eligibility Requirements
Section 13: Supervising SLP General Duties
Section 14: Supervising SLP Delegation Authority
Section 15: Supervising SLP & Sponsors Disclosure Of Relationships
Section 34: NAC 637B.720 Adds Supervising SLP Requirement in Hearings

HAS Apprentices

NRS 637B.236(1);(4)(a,b): Supervision of Work & Civil Liability
NRS 637B.236(2): Selection of Hearing Aids
NRS 637B.236(3): Approval of Audiograms & Sales Documents
NRS 637B.237: Apprentice Identification & Use of Title
NRS 637B.238: Limitation on Period of Apprenticeship
NRS 637B.239: Display of License
NAC 637B.0391: In-service Training; Direct Supervision; Credit for Prior Training
NAC 637B.0392: Academic Training Requirements
NAC 637B.0394(1)(2)(a-i): On-Site Training and Work Experience Requirements
NAC 637B.0396(1)(c): Same Employer Required
NAC 637B.0396(2): Apprentice/Sponsor Maximum Ratios
NAC 637B.0398 & NAC 637B.0394: Evaluation & Documentation of Apprentice Competency
NAC 637B.0398(1)(a);(5)(a,b): Direct Supervision Required
NAC 637B.0398(1)(e)(1-5): Sponsor Notification to the Board
NAC 637B.0398(2): Sponsor Daily Review of Apprentice Work
NAC 637B.0398(4): Board Approval for an Apprentice to Manage Office
NAC 637B, LCB File R026-25, Sec 15: Disclosure of Relationship with Sponsor

Unlicensed Audiology Assistants

Per NAC 637B.0442 (effective June 20, 2024, LCB File #R108-23) a licensed audiologist or hearing aid specialist in the state of Nevada may assume responsibility for and delegate duties to an unlicensed audiology assistant.