Understanding Delaware SLP License Renewal
For professionals in the field of Speech/Language Pathology, Audiology, and Hearing Aid Dispensing in Delaware, understanding the renewal process is crucial. With licenses expiring on July 31 of odd years, staying on top of renewal requirements ensures you remain in good standing to practice. Here’s a comprehensive guide to navigating the renewal process effectively.
Renewal Notifications: Stay Updated
Several months before your license expires, you will receive a renewal notice via email. This notification will guide you on accessing your online renewal application through DELPROS, Delaware’s professional licensure system. To complete your renewal, log into your DELPROS account, respond to the required questions, and pay the renewal fee using a credit or debit card.
Keeping Your Contact Information Current
All communications regarding your professional license, including renewal and audit notices, are sent exclusively via email. It’s essential to keep your contact information updated to ensure you receive all pertinent notices. You can manage your profile and update your information through the DELPROS system.
Renewing Active Licenses
Active licenses must be renewed every two years through DELPROS before their expiration date. During the renewal process, you must attest to completing the required continuing education (CE). Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispenser licensees will also need to verify equipment calibration, as outlined in Section 7.0 of the Rules and Regulations.
For more details on CE requirements and audits, refer to the Continuing Education and Audit Information webpage or Section 8.0 of the Board’s Rules and Regulations. Post-renewal, a random percentage of licensees will be selected for audit.
Renewing Expired Licenses
If you fail to renew your license by the expiration date, it will expire, and practicing with an expired license is illegal. However, you can file a late renewal application within one year of expiration through DELPROS, subject to a late fee in addition to the renewal fee. It’s important to note that you cannot resume practicing until your license is officially renewed to active status.
If you do not renew within a year, your license will terminate. To resume practice in Delaware, you will need to reapply for licensure as a new applicant.
Inactive and Reactivating Licenses
If you hold an active license but are not currently practicing in Delaware, you may place your license in inactive status by submitting a Service Request in DELPROS. This request must be made before the late renewal period ends (July 31 of even years). Your license can remain inactive for up to five years, during which you cannot practice in Delaware.
To reactivate your license and resume practice, submit a Service Request in DELPROS along with proof of completing the required CE within the last 24 months, as specified in Section 8.2.3.
Staying informed and proactive about your license renewal ensures you can continue providing essential services without interruption. By following these steps and utilizing DELPROS effectively, you can manage your licensure efficiently.
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