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The District of Columbia City Council passed licensure legislation for audiology and speech-language pathology on December 5, 2006. As of this date the licensure board is still being assembled and the regulations created. The information listed below is based on the language of the law.
Initial Licensure Requirements
- Master's or doctoral degree in audiology or speech language pathology from a recognized educational institution whose program is regionally accredited by the Council of Academic Accreditation (CAA); an accrediting body recognized by the US Department of Education or an equivalent accrediting body as determined by the Board.
- Completion of a period of supervised experience as required by regulations.
- Passage of a National Exam (score 600) within the past 5 years; if score of 600 not obtained within 5 years before applying for licensure, applicant must provide proof of practice for 3 of past 5 years and provide proof of ASHA certification or proof of National Exam.
Foreign Educated Applicants
- Must meet all requirements for licensure except educational requirements
- Must provide proof of Master’s degree or higher from an accredited foreign institution that was recognized by the national government of the country in which the institution was located
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- Must provide certification from a private education evaluation service approved by the Board proving substantially equivalent education
- Documents in a language other than English must be translated into English by a service acceptable to the Board and signed by the translator as accurate
Board Oversight
Board of Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology within the Health Professional Licensing Administration
Board Composition
The Board shall consist of 7 members appointed by the Mayor. Two members shall be practicing audiologists, 2 shall be practicing speech-language pathologists, one shall be a practicing otolaryngologist and 2 shall be consumer members with no direct affiliation with health professions.
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Health Professional Licensing Administration
Questions regarding this document? Call ASHA at 800-498-2071 and ask for the State Advocacy Team.
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