Speech Language Pathologist Licensing Information

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Online Application Instructions

Online application instructions are on our website.

Once you have completed the process, and submitted your application, you will receive an email with your pending credential number, or you may look on Provider Credential Search. Refer to this credential number any time you contact Department of Health or submit paperwork.

Apply on paper

The following forms are required for completing the application process. Please download and print forms.

• License Application (PDF)
  • Jurisprudence Exam required for initial license
  • Jurisprudence exam required for interim permit
• Expired License Reactivation (PDF)
• Speech-Language Pathologist Delegation Form (PDF)
• Speech Language Pathology or Audiology Supervision Form (PDF)
• Credential Verification (PDF)
• Professional Reference Request (PDF)
• Acknowledgement of Responsibility for Interim Permit (PDF)

Fee Schedule

See fee information below

• WAC 246-828-990 – Fees

Non-Refundable Fee Type	Fee Amount
License application Initial license *HEAL-WA surcharge	$175 $16 Total: $191
Interim permit application Interim permit	$165 $140 Total: $305
Renewal HEAL-WA surcharge	$45 $16 Total: $61
Inactive license	$60
Late renewal penalty	$45
Expired license reissuance	$140
Expired inactive license reissuance	$90
Verification	$25
Duplicate license	$10

* HEAL-WA is the University of Washington health resources website. See RCW 43.70.110 for more information.

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.

Licensing Requirements

See licensing requirements below

• Chapter 18.35 RCW
• Chapter 246-828 WAC

Education

Applicants for speech-language pathologist licenses must provide proof of successfully completing a master's degree program that includes clinical practicum experience. Official transcripts must indicate the degree and the date it was granted. Transcripts not in English must have an official translation.

Postgraduate professional work experience

Postgraduate professional work experience must be in the field of speech-language pathology. It must be completed over a minimum of 36 weeks of full-time experience, or a part-time equivalent. The applicant's supervisor must provide details of the work experience to include the name and address of the employer, type of business, position title, name of supervisor, detailed description of duties, dates of experience and the total number of work experience hours completed.

Examination

Speech-language pathologist applicants must pass the national recognized speech-language pathology examination, the PRAXIS examination. Verification must be sent directly from or verified directly with the examination agency.

Agent registration

Speech-language pathologist applicants must provide the name of a registered agent to accept service of process for any violation of law.

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.

Continuing Education (CE)

See CE information below

The purpose of continuing education is to ensure the highest quality professional care. The objectives are to improve and increase the ability to deliver the highest possible quality professional care and keep the professional abreast of current developments.

Audiologists, hearing aid specialists, speech-language pathologists and speech-language pathology assistants must complete a minimum of 30 hours of continuing education every three years. At least one hour of the continuing education must be on infection control.

For more information on the continuing education requirement, see WAC 246-828-510 and WAC 246-12 Part 7.