A foreigner may attend a speech therapist examination in accordance with the laws of the Republic of China.
If a foreigner has passed the examination under the preceding paragraph and received a speech therapist certificate, he/she shall apply for approval as required by law prior to practice in the Republic of China. Such a person shall also comply with the applicable laws of the Republic of China in relation to speech therapists, the code of professional ethics, and the articles of association of speech therapists associations.

Persons with a degree from a college or higher institution who have engaged in speech therapy business for at least two years at a medical institution, social welfare agency, school, or non-profit organization or social organization, hearing or hearing-impaired foundation whose articles of donation or association specify the business of speech therapy before the promulgation of this Act and have passed the review of the central competent authority are eligible to take special qualification examination for speech therapist.
The special qualification examination mentioned in the preceding paragraph shall be held five times in five years following the promulgation of this Act.
Persons who meet the provisions in Paragraph 1 hereof are exempted from the penalties stipulated in Article 31 herein within five (5) years starting from the date of promulgation of this Act.
Persons who have passed the Civil Service Level 3 Senior Examination or Level 3 Special Examination for civil service speech therapist may apply for exemption of all exam subjects for Senior Qualification Examination for Professional and Technical Personnel in the category of Speech Therapist.

Upon issuance of certificates or licenses in accordance with this Act, the central, municipality, or county (city) competent authorities may collect certificate or license fees; the fee standards shall be set forth by the central competent authority.

The implementation rules of this Act shall be set forth by the central competent authority.

This Act shall be implemented on the date of promulgation.