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Check specific board rules for supervisory requirements.","reciprocity_info":"Audiologists licensed in another state can often apply via endorsement by providing license verification and current certification.","renewal_cycle":"Every 2 years","renewal_fee_amount":50.0,"renewal_portal_url":null,"required_documents":[{"description":"Documentation of a doctoral degree in audiology from an accredited institution.","name":"Official Transcripts","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Verification of supervised graduate or doctoral clinical training experience.","name":"Supervised Clinical Training Form","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Copy of current CCC-A from ASHA or board certification from ABA, if applying via Method 2 or 3.","name":"ASHA/ABA Certification","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Required if you hold or have held a license in another state.","name":"Verification of Credential","url":null,"url_label":null}],"slug":"minnesota-aud","state_name":"Minnesota","state_slug":"minnesota","statutes_url":"https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/148.511","steps":[{"description":"New applicants must initiate an online background study through the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) NETStudy 2.0 system. 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