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About the Board of Communications Disorders and Sciences

This Board began in 1973 as the Board of Examiners of Speech Pathology and Audiology, then was restructured in 1995 by the State Legislature as the current Board of Communication Disorders and Sciences. Its mission is to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of Tennesseans by requiring those who practice the profession of speech pathology and audiology within this state be qualified. The Board interprets the laws, rules, and regulations to determine the appropriate standards of practice in an effort to ensure the highest degree of professional conduct. The Board is authorized to issue licenses to qualified candidates who have completed appropriate education and successfully completed required examinations. The Board is responsible for the investigation of alleged violations of the Practice Act and rules and is responsible for the discipline of licensees who are found guilty of such violations.

The administrative staff of the Division of Health Related Boards supports the Board by issuing licenses to those who meet the requirements of the law and rules. Renewal notices are mailed from Board’s administrative office forty-five (45) days prior to the expiration of the license to the current address on record. Licensees are responsible for reviewing their license on time and keeping the Board apprised of current information. Licenses can be renewed on-line one hundred twenty (120) days prior to expiration at Tennessee.gov/health.  Click on the "License Renewal" link and follow the prompts. It is a violation of the law and of the board’s rules to practice on an expired license.

The Board meets throughout the year to conduct administrative business. The seven (7) Board members are appointed by the Governor and serve five (5) year terms. A quorum of four (4) members is required to conduct business. The meetings are open to the public.

Contact the Board of Communications Disorders and Sciences

To contact the Board, call
(615) 532-5157 local or 1-800-778-4123 nationwide
or write
227 French Landing, Suite 300
Nashville, TN  37243

Members

Board Members

Board Member Position Representation Term Expires
Dr. Wiliiam Dickinson Chair Audiologist 06-30-2010
Ms. Paulette Dobbins Board Member Speech Pathologist 06-30-2010
Dr. Valeria Matlock Board Member Audiologist 06-30-2011
Dr. Jerome Thompson Board Member Physician/Otolaryngologist 06-30-2010
Terri Philpot Board Member Citizen 06-30-2012
Ms. Lynne Harmon Board Member Speech Pathologist 06-30-2011
O.H. “Shorty” Freeland Board Member Citizen 06-30-2011

Meeting Schedule

Meeting Schedule

Public Notices will remain online until the minutes are ratified and posted on the Meeting Minutes Tab. Unless otherwise noted, all events take place at 227 French Landing, MetroCenter.

Board of Communications Disorders and Sciences Meeting Schedule
Date Time Event and Location Public Notice
February 9, 2010 10:00 a.m.

Board Meeting
Iris Room, Health Related Boards Conference Center, Suite 150

 Public Notice
May 11, 2010 10:00 a.m.

Board Meeting
Iris Room, Health Related Boards Conference Center, Suite 150
August 10, 2010 10:00 a.m.

Board Meeting
Iris Room, Health Related Boards Conference Center, Suite 150
November 9, 2010 10:00 a.m.

Board Meeting
Iris Room, Health Related Boards Conference Center, Suite 150

Meeting Minutes

Meeting Minutes

Copies of all minutes are maintained in the official record section of the administrative office. Please contact the board administrator to make arrangements to review minutes of meetings held prior to 2004.

National Organization

National Organizations of State Boards

Information on the American Speech/Language/Hearing Association may be obtained by phone, fax, Internet, or writing to:

American Speech/Language/Hearing Association
10801 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MA 20852-3279
Phone: 1-800-498-2071
Fax: (301) 571-0457
www.ASHA.org