| Updated: |
7/24/2009 |
| Description: |
Speech Language Pathologists evaluate speech and language skills, provide remedial services for persons with communication disorders, and perform research related to speech and language problems.
Similar Keywords: correctionists, therapists, clinicians |
| Statutes, Rules, Ordinances: |
ORS 681
OAR 335-060
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| Duration: |
2 Years |
| Fees - application, exam, etc.: |
Application: $200. License: $275, 2-year license. |
| Responsible Agency: |
Speech/Language Pathology & Audiology |
| Examination Information: |
Exam is national(Educational Testing Services: Praxis Exam). Students should contact the Counseling and Testing Center at their college or university.
Exam Pass: Score of 600.
Exam Repeat: Contact ETS |
| Continuing Ed Requirements: |
30 hrs approved CE / 2 years. |
| Bonding Requirements: |
None |
| Insurance Requirements: |
None |
| Prerequisites: |
1. Have a Master's Degree or equivalent in Speech Pathology.
2. Complete nine months of full-time professional employment after receiving master's degree.
3. Pass National Teacher's Examination in Speech Pathology (Praxis Exam); or have a Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
4. Submit evidence of either:
a. 30 hours of approved professional development taken no earlier than 24 months prior to application.
b. at least 10 hours of approved professional development taken no earlier than 24 months prior to application with promise to take the remainder from 30 within 1 year of initial licensure. |
| Application Form: |
Application for Licensure |
| Service Links: |
 License Holder Search
 Downloadable Application Form
Agency Contact Information
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| Required Documentation: |
Verification of your ASHA CCCs,
an official transcript of a masters degree or its equivalent
and proof of 275 clinical clock hours (if the degree was not earned from a ASHA Approved ESB). |
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Agency Information
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Please refer to the Agency Website for further details and additional information.
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| Agency Name: |
Speech/Language Pathology & Audiology |
| E-mail Address: |
speechaud.board@state.or.us
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| Phone: |
971-673-0220
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| Mail Address: |
Oregon Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
800 N.E. Oregon St., Suite 407
Portland, OR 97232
- 2162
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| Website Information: |
http://www.bspa.state.or.us |
