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Unlock Your Potential: How to Get Licensed as an SLP in Minnesota

Unlock Your Potential: How to Get Licensed as an SLP in Minnesota
Navigating the path to becoming a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) in Minnesota can be a daunting task, but with the right information and guidance, you can unlock your potential and make a meaningful impact in schools through online therapy services. Here's everything you need to know about obtaining your SLP license in Minnesota, especially if you hold a certification from another state or the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).

Why Licensing is Important

Before you can practice or use protected titles in Minnesota, you must hold a current Minnesota Occupational Therapy or Occupational Therapy Assistant license. This ensures that you meet the state's professional standards and are legally authorized to provide therapy services.

Methods of Licensing

Minnesota offers two primary methods for obtaining your license:

Steps to Get Started

All applicants are required to complete the following steps:
  1. Review Licensing Methods: Ensure you review all application methods to avoid delays.
  2. Online Application: Complete the online application through your online account. First-time users need to register to access the site.
  3. Criminal Background Check: Minnesota law requires a fingerprint-based criminal background check. This process can take 3-5 weeks.
  4. Practice Questions: If you answered yes to any practice questions, further legal/medical documentation may be required.


Documentation Required

Depending on the method of licensing, you will need to submit the following documents directly to the Board office:

Equivalency

Reciprocity



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What Happens Once My License is Approved?

Once your license is approved, you will receive correspondence via mail, and your license information will appear on the License Lookup tool. You may begin to practice as soon as your name appears on this tool. Remember, each licensee is responsible for following Continuing Education Requirements and maintaining current contact information with the Board.

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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