Reactivating your speech-language pathology license in Virginia may seem like a daunting task, but with the right information and guidance, it can be a smooth process. This blog will break down the key steps and requirements to help you navigate the reactivation process with ease.
Laws and Regulations
First and foremost, applicants are required to attest that they have read the applicable laws and regulations. This is an essential step to ensure that you are up-to-date with the current standards and practices in the field.
Application Processing and Documentation
When submitting your application, you are responsible for notifying the source of the required documents to submit information directly to the board office. This can be done via email, fax, or postal mail. Optional forms for licensure and employment verification are available if needed. Be sure to allow 21 business days from the initial mailing for the board staff to receive and process your application. You will receive an initial email notification of receipt and a list of any missing application documentation.
Application and Fee
The application and fee must be submitted together by postal mail. The fees are as follows:
- Audiology or speech-language pathology application fee: $35.00
- School speech-language pathology application fee: $20.00
Make your check or money order payable to the "Treasurer of Virginia.†Please note that all fees are nonrefundable.
National Practitioner Data Bank Query (NPDB)
Request a current digital self-query report from the NPDB. There is a processing fee charged by NPDB for this service. Upon receipt of the digital report, email it to the board office at audbd@dhp.virginia.gov.
License Expiration Dates
Your license will expire on June 30 of the current renewal cycle in which the license is reactivated.
Board Communication
The Board's primary method of communication with applicants is via email, so make sure to check your inbox regularly for updates and notifications.
Documentation to Reactivate an Inactive Audiology, SLP, or School SLP License
Inactive Less Than 5 Years
- Verification of Continuing Education
- Current and unrestricted ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence or any other accrediting body recognized by the board. (Note: Board staff will obtain the ASHA certificate.); OR
- Audiology only: Current and unrestricted ABA certification; OR
- Copies of completed certificates for 10 CE hours for each year the license has been held in another jurisdiction, not to exceed 30 hours, obtained during the time the license in Virginia was lapsed.
Inactive 5 or More Years
- Verification of Continuing Education
- Current and unrestricted ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence or any other accrediting body recognized by the board. (Note: Board staff will obtain the ASHA certificate.); OR
- Audiology only: Current and unrestricted ABA certification; OR
- Copies of completed certificates for 10 CE hours for each year the license has been held in another jurisdiction, not to exceed 30 hours, obtained during the time the license in Virginia was lapsed.
- Submission of NPDB digital self-query report.
- License verification of all licenses ever held, including expired, in another U.S. jurisdiction. (Note: Staff will obtain license verifications from U.S. jurisdictions that provide online primary source verification that includes disciplinary history. An applicant is responsible for requesting license verifications from jurisdictions that do not have an online verification system. The other jurisdiction is required to send the verification directly to the Board preferably via email at audbd@dhp.virginia.gov. Do not include teaching certificates.)
- Documentation of active practice for at least one of the past three consecutive years preceding the date of application.
- Review Guidance Document 30-6, Board guidance on the definition of active practice for information on active practice.
- Employment may be verified on the Board's optional Employment Verification Form, company letterhead, or tax returns (1040) reflecting occupation.
- If no active practice, the board may issue a provisional license to practice in accordance with 18VAC30-21-70 for six months and submission of a recommendation for licensure from a supervisor.
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