Apply for a License
- Apply online
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Getting started
Online Application Instructions
Online application instructions are on our website.
Once you have completed the process, you will find your pending credential number on Provider Credential Search. Refer to this credential number any time you contact the Department of Health or submit paperwork.
- Apply on paper
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The following forms are required for completing the application process. Please download and print forms.
Fee Schedule
- See fee information below
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Non-Refundable Fee Type Fee Amount Fee effective June 1, 2023 Credential application $85 $55 Renewal $45 $15 Inactive credential $50 $50 Late renewal penalty $45 $15 Expired credential reissuance $50 $50 Expired inactive credential reissuance $50 $50 Credential verification $15 $15 Duplicate credential $15 $10 WAC 246-12-340 – Refund of fees
Fees submitted with applications for initial credentialing, examinations, renewal and other fees associated with the licensing and regulation of the profession are non-refundable.
Certification Requirements
- See certification requirements below
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Education
Applicants for speech-language pathology assistant certification must provide proof of successfully completing a board-approved associate degree, certificate of proficiency, or bachelor's degree from a speech, language, and hearing program. Transcripts must show 45 quarter hours or 30 semester hours of speech-language pathology coursework, and 45 quarter hours or 30 semester hours of general education coursework. Official transcripts must indicate the degree and the date it was granted. Transcripts not in English must have an official translation.
State license verification
Applicants must list all states where they do or did hold credentials. This list must also include when the applicant has applied for a credential, even if a credential was not granted. The jurisdiction where the applicant is or was credentialed must complete and submit the verification form. The jurisdiction must send the completed form directly to the department.
Personal data questions
Each applicant must answer the personal data questions. If there is a positive answer to the professional liability claims history question, the applicant must send an explanation of the nature of the case, data and summary of care given, copies of the original complaint, and the settlement or final disposition. If a case is pending, the applicant must indicate the status.
Process for approving/denying applications
We finish final review for approval after a credentialing specialist verifies that the application is fully complete, and complies with requirements in chapter 18.35 RCW and chapter 246-828 WAC. We complete background checks and make sure applicants have submitted required fees. Credentialing supervisors and lead workers have the authority to approve routine applications. The disciplining authority may conduct further review if the credentialing supervisor can't verify the applicant meets all requirements. We'll formally notify applicants of a denial. Those applicants may request a hearing to appeal the decision.
Renewal requirements
Speech-language pathology assistants must renew their licenses every year on or before their birthday. They're required to submit the appropriate fee and complete 30 hours of continuing education every three years, which must include at least one hour of infection control.