Iowa Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology -Licensure

APPLICATION GUIDELINES

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• Audiologist Temporary Clinical Application process guidelines 
• Audiologist Permanent Application process guidelines 
• Speech Pathologist Temporary Clinical application process guidelines 
• Speech Pathologist Permanent application process guidelines 

Applications are reviewed by Board staff typically within five business days. You will receive an email indicating what additional information is required.

Documents may be submitted electronically to the Board office. The Board’s fax number is 515-281-3121. Emailed documents should go to plpublic@idph.iowa.gov.

EXAM INFORMATION

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LICENSURE FEES

• Chapter 5 - Fees
   

FEE WAIVER

If you wish to apply for a fee waiver, you must submit documents verifying your household income does not exceed 200% of the federal poverty level. Documents may include:

• Proof of total income for household through other supportive documents
  • Copies of the latest federal or state tax returns
  • Paystubs
  • W-2 / 1099s
  • Social Security benefits letter
  • Unemployment benefits letter
• Proof of enrollment in a state or federal assistance program
  • Medicaid
  • WIC
  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

If submitted documentation does not meet the guidelines, you will be required to pay the applicant fee and any associated fees prior to your license being issued.

RENEWAL RULES

• 645-300.11(147) License renewal

You can renew your license up to 60 days before your current license expires. You may begin the renewal process November 2 of even numbered years.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

• 645-303.2(147) Continuing education requirements
• Guidelines for Licensees: How to Select and Document Continuing Education 
• Guidelines for Continuing Education Sponsors 
• Application for Continuing Education Extension/Exemption for Disability or Illness
   

REACTIVATION RULES

• License reactivation - Chapter 351.15
   

INACTIVE STATUS

A licensee who fails to renew the license by the end of the grace period has an inactive license. A licensee who practices in the state of Iowa with an inactive license may be subject to disciplinary action by the board, or criminal sanctions.

REINSTATEMENT PROCESS

A licensee whose license has been revoked, suspended, or voluntarily surrendered must apply for and receive reinstatement of the license prior to practicing in this state.

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