Health Occupations – Practice of Audiology – Definition

SB 919 clarifies the scope of practice for audiologists in Maryland by updating the legal definition of "practice audiology." It explicitly includes ordering and performing nonradiographic scans and imaging of the ear canal for diagnosing auditory or vestibular conditions, while excluding surgeries and radiographic imaging. This directly affects licensed audiologists in Maryland by expanding their permitted procedures for ear-related diagnoses. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, and focuses on defining professional boundaries without altering other healthcare regulations.