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Understanding Licensure Requirements for Speech-Language Pathologists in California

Understanding Licensure Requirements for Speech-Language Pathologists in California

At TinyEYE, we are dedicated to providing high-quality online therapy services to schools. If you are a speech-language pathologist (SLP) considering practicing in California, it's crucial to understand the licensure requirements. Here, we break down the key qualifications and pathways to licensure for SLPs in California.

Qualifications for Licensure

To qualify for a full license in speech-language pathology in California, an applicant must:

For further information on the national examination dates and locations, or to obtain a bulletin containing the examination information, visit www.ets.org/praxis.

Five Pathways to Licensure

There are five primary pathways to obtaining licensure as an SLP in California:

Option #1: Required Professional Experience (RPE)

Complete 36 full-time weeks (or 72 part-time weeks) of required professional experience under an RPE Temporary License. Upon completion, submit the Permanent License Application, including the RPE Verification Form.

Option #2: Equivalent Qualifications

For those with a current Certificate of Clinical Competence issued by ASHA. Submit the License Application Package for Equivalent Qualifications.

Option #3: Licensed in Another State

If you possess an active and current license from another state, you can apply for a temporary or full license in California. If you also hold a current ASHA certification, use Option #2.

Option #4: Previously Licensed in California

If you held a license in California that expired more than 5 years ago, you can reapply using the License Application Package for Previously Licensed individuals.

Option #5: Foreign Educated Graduates

For those who completed their graduate education outside the United States, you must complete the required professional experience under an RPE Temporary License and then submit the Permanent License Application, including the RPE Verification Form.

Military Spouse/Domestic Partner Temporary License Applications

Pursuant to AB 107 (Chapter 693, Statutes of 2021, Salas), the Board must issue a 12-month temporary license to any applicant who:

The temporary license is nonrenewable and expires 12 months after issuance, upon issuance of a permanent license, or upon denial of an application for permanent licensure. The Board has 30 days after receipt of all necessary documentation and clearance of the applicant's Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation background check to issue the temporary license. Note that the individual's license from another state cannot have been disciplined by a licensing entity in another jurisdiction and cannot be the subject of an unresolved complaint, review procedure, or disciplinary proceeding conducted by a licensing entity in another jurisdiction.

Temporary licenses will be issued electronically and displayed on the DCA Search website at https://search.dca.ca.gov/.

For more information, please follow this link.

Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

Author's Note: Marnee Brick, TinyEYE President, and her team collaborate to create our blogs. They share their insights and expertise in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, Online Therapy Services and Academic Research.

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