Arizona Laws 36-1940.01. Speech-language pathologist; licensure requirements
A. A person who wishes to be licensed as a speech-language pathologist shall:
Terms Used In Arizona Laws 36-1940.01
- Director: means the director of the department. See Arizona Laws 36-1901
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- License: means a license issued by the director under this chapter and includes a temporary license. See Arizona Laws 36-1901
- Person: includes a corporation, company, partnership, firm, association or society, as well as a natural person. See Arizona Laws 1-215
- Speech-language pathology: means the nonmedical and nonsurgical application of principles, methods and procedures of assessment, testing, evaluation and prediction related to speech and language and its disorders and related communication impairments for the nonmedical diagnosis, prevention, amelioration or modification of these disorders and conditions. See Arizona Laws 36-1901
1. Submit a nonrefundable application fee as prescribed by section 36-1908.
2. Submit evidence satisfactory to the director that the applicant has:
(a) A master’s degree in speech-language pathology or the equivalent from a nationally or regionally accredited college or university in a program consistent with the standards of this state’s universities.
(b) Completed a supervised clinical practicum in speech-language pathology from a nationally or regionally accredited college or university in a program consistent with the standards of this state’s universities.
(c) Completed postgraduate professional experience in the field of speech-language pathology approved by the director.
3. Pass an examination pursuant to section 36-1902, subsection G.
4. Not have had a license revoked or suspended by a state within the preceding two years and not be presently ineligible for licensure in any state because of a prior revocation or suspension.
B. A person who wishes to be licensed as a speech-language pathologist whose practice is limited to providing services to pupils under the authority of a local education agency or state-supported institution shall:
1. Submit a nonrefundable application fee as provided by section 36-1908.
2. Submit proof of an employee or contractor relationship with a local education agency or a state-supported institution.
3. Hold a certificate in speech and language therapy awarded by the state board of education.
C. The director shall adopt rules prescribing criteria for approved postgraduate professional experience.