Arizona - Apply for a Speech Therapy License

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Procedure

Apply In Person :

1. To Apply for a Speech Therapy License, the applicant has to approach the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association link
2. Complete a master's degree program in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited institution. The program should include the necessary coursework and clinical practicum hours required by the department.
3. After completing your degree, the applicant may need to complete a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY). This is a supervised clinical experience that typically lasts about nine months and provides hands-on training in speech therapy.
4. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. or it can be downloaded from the following link
5. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
6. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
7. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
8. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
9. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
10. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
11. Then the application will be processed further.
12. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
13. If your application is approved and you have met all the requirements, you will be issued a Speech Therapy license.
14. The license will allow you to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist within the state's jurisdiction.
15. This entire process can be completed within 3 – 4 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• A completed application form link
• Official Transcripts
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Clinical Practicum Verification
• Clinical Fellowship Certification (CFY)
• A fee receipts
• Background Check
• National Certification
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Arizona Department of Health Services
Address:
150 North 18th Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Phone number- (602) 542-1025
Fax: (602) 542-0883
Contact link

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
ASHA National Office
2200 Research Boulevard
Rockville, MD 20850-3289 USA
Local: 301-296-5700
Members: 800-498-2071
Non-Member: 800-638-8255
Fax: 301-296-8580
TTY (Text Telephone Communication Device): 301-296-5650
Contact link

Eligibility

The eligibility requirements for applying for a speech therapy license in the United States

• A master's degree in speech-language pathology from a CAA-accredited program
• A passing score on the Praxis III Speech-Language Pathology Examination
• Completion of a clinical fellowship of at least 360 clock hours
• A criminal background check
• A good moral character

Fees

• The fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.

Validity

• The validity of a speech therapy license in the United States is two years.

Documents to Use

• A completed application form link

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 3 – 4 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• Age
• Date of Birth
• Contact number
• ZIP code
• City
• Email
• Fax
• Date
• Qualification details
• Signature

Need for the Document

• A Speech Therapy license in the United States is a professional credential that allows individuals to practice as a licensed speech-language pathologist (SLP) or speech therapist.
• Speech-language pathologists diagnose and treat communication and swallowing disorders in individuals of all ages.

Information which might help

• The purpose of obtaining a Speech Therapy license is to ensure that practitioners have met the educational and clinical requirements set by the state licensing board or regulatory agency.
• Licensing requirements vary by state but generally include completion of a master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program, completion of clinical practicum hours, passing a national certification examination, and meeting any additional state-specific requirements.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

Link

Others

• With a Speech Therapy license, individuals are authorized to assess and provide therapy for various communication disorders, such as speech sound disorders, language delays, fluency disorders (stuttering), voice disorders, cognitive-communication disorders, and swallowing disorders.
• They work in a variety of settings, including schools, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, private practices, and research institutions.