The state's requirements for an extern to qualify for a Supervised Professional Practice Plan mirror the minimum requirements to qualify for the ASHA CFY.

Upon hire, the extern/fellow must submit a Supervised Professional Practice plan with the state, and per hospital policy, must file a Clinical Fellowship in Audiology with ASHA. Forms and rules and regulations for externs may be found at:

http://www.mass.gov/dpl/boards/sp/cmr/26002.htm http://www.mass.gov/dpl/boards/sp/forms.htm