Speech Language Pathologist Licensure in New York
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Timeline 9 weeks or more
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Initial Costs $294
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Renewal Costs $229
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CE Requirements 30 Hours
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Compact No
How to apply
To secure your Travel Speech Language Pathologist license in New York, you'll be working with the New York State Office of the Professions. You will submit your application through the Online Form 1 Application portal. Before you start, I recommend initiating your background check and requesting your transcripts to get the ball rolling.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Submit Your Application: Head over to the online portal to complete Form 1 (Application for Licensure). This is your main application where you'll provide your personal details and answer "Good Moral Character" questions. Hit submit and pay the application fee to open your file.
- Request Verifications: If you hold a license in another state, you must request verification of licensure from each state where you are licensed. These must be sent directly from the issuing board to the New York State Education Department (NYSED).
- Send Transcripts & Scores: Contact your university to send your official transcripts directly to NYSED. Additionally, you'll need to request your Praxis II scores (Exam 5331) from ETS to be sent to New York (use recipient code R7747). If you hold ASHA CCCs, request a verification letter from ASHA to be sent directly to the board, as this can often streamline the "Endorsement" process.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: Driver's License, Social Security Number, and a list of all states where you hold or have held a license (including license numbers and dates).
- Items to Request: Official Transcripts (from your university), License Verifications (from other state boards), Praxis Scores (from ETS), and ASHA Certification Verification (if applicable).
- Exams: You must have passed the Praxis II (5331) with a score of 162 or higher. No separate Jurisprudence Exam is required for SLPs in New York.
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in New York:
- Application Fee: $294
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $0 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $0
- Verifications: $0
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $294
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget! Keep in mind that while the state board doesn't charge for a background check or verifications, you may encounter small third-party fees for mandatory training courses in infection control and child abuse identification required for New York licensure.
Renewals
When to Renew: New York Speech Language Pathologist renewal happens every three years and is due by the last day of your birth month.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $229.
Note: You must complete 30 hours of continuing competency learning activities during each three-year registration cycle.
CE Requirements
30 Continuing Competency Hours required every 3 years.
Deadline: The last day of your birth month at the end of your three-year registration cycle.
Live vs. Online: For Travel Speech Language Pathologist CEUs, New York allows a maximum of 20 hours via self-study (on-demand). At least 10 hours must be completed through live, interactive, or other non-self-study activities. Synchronous live webinars typically count toward the "live" requirement.
Provider Restrictions: Courses must be taken from a NYSED-approved sponsor or an ASHA-approved provider. General portals like MedBridge are accepted as they are ASHA-approved. Note that 1 CEU = 10 Continuing Competency Hours in New York.
Mandatory Topics
- Professional Area (20 hours): Must focus on clinical practice, assessment, or treatment of speech, language, or hearing disorders.
- Related Area (Up to 10 hours): May include legal, ethics, reimbursement, or business topics.
- Jurisprudence: No specific law or ethics exam is required by the state board for renewal.
Excluded Topics: Marketing, business management, personal financial planning, and basic CPR/First Aid do not count toward the professional requirement.
New Licensee Rule: New graduates are exempt from continuing education requirements during their first 3-year registration period immediately following initial licensure.
Reporting: New York is audit-based. You do not submit certificates at renewal but must maintain records, including a written statement of your learning goals, for at least 6 years.
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the New York State Education Department Office of the Professions Bureau of Comparative Education:
- Address: PO Box 22063 Albany, NY 12201
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (518) 474-3817
- Fax: (518) 474-3004
- Email: speechbd@nysed.gov
Ready to start? Click here to go directly to the Application Portal.
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How to Apply
To secure your Travel Speech Language Pathologist license in New York, you'll be working with the New York State Office of the Professions. You will submit your application through the Online Form 1 Application portal. Before you start, I recommend initiating your background check and requesting your transcripts to get the ball rolling.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Submit Your Application: Head over to the online portal to complete Form 1 (Application for Licensure). This is your main application where you'll provide your personal details and answer "Good Moral Character" questions. Hit submit and pay the application fee to open your file.
- Request Verifications: If you hold a license in another state, you must request verification of licensure from each state where you are licensed. These must be sent directly from the issuing board to the New York State Education Department (NYSED).
- Send Transcripts & Scores: Contact your university to send your official transcripts directly to NYSED. Additionally, you'll need to request your Praxis II scores (Exam 5331) from ETS to be sent to New York (use recipient code R7747). If you hold ASHA CCCs, request a verification letter from ASHA to be sent directly to the board, as this can often streamline the "Endorsement" process.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: Driver's License, Social Security Number, and a list of all states where you hold or have held a license (including license numbers and dates).
- Items to Request: Official Transcripts (from your university), License Verifications (from other state boards), Praxis Scores (from ETS), and ASHA Certification Verification (if applicable).
- Exams: You must have passed the Praxis II (5331) with a score of 162 or higher. No separate Jurisprudence Exam is required for SLPs in New York.
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in New York:
- Application Fee: $294
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $0 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $0
- Verifications: $0
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $294
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget! Keep in mind that while the state board doesn't charge for a background check or verifications, you may encounter small third-party fees for mandatory training courses in infection control and child abuse identification required for New York licensure.
Renewals
When to Renew: New York Speech Language Pathologist renewal happens every three years and is due by the last day of your birth month.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $229.
Note: You must complete 30 hours of continuing competency learning activities during each three-year registration cycle.
CE Requirements
30 Continuing Competency Hours required every 3 years.
Deadline: The last day of your birth month at the end of your three-year registration cycle.
Live vs. Online: For Travel Speech Language Pathologist CEUs, New York allows a maximum of 20 hours via self-study (on-demand). At least 10 hours must be completed through live, interactive, or other non-self-study activities. Synchronous live webinars typically count toward the "live" requirement.
Provider Restrictions: Courses must be taken from a NYSED-approved sponsor or an ASHA-approved provider. General portals like MedBridge are accepted as they are ASHA-approved. Note that 1 CEU = 10 Continuing Competency Hours in New York.
Mandatory Topics
- Professional Area (20 hours): Must focus on clinical practice, assessment, or treatment of speech, language, or hearing disorders.
- Related Area (Up to 10 hours): May include legal, ethics, reimbursement, or business topics.
- Jurisprudence: No specific law or ethics exam is required by the state board for renewal.
Excluded Topics: Marketing, business management, personal financial planning, and basic CPR/First Aid do not count toward the professional requirement.
New Licensee Rule: New graduates are exempt from continuing education requirements during their first 3-year registration period immediately following initial licensure.
Reporting: New York is audit-based. You do not submit certificates at renewal but must maintain records, including a written statement of your learning goals, for at least 6 years.
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the New York State Education Department Office of the Professions Bureau of Comparative Education:
- Address: PO Box 22063 Albany, NY 12201
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (518) 474-3817
- Fax: (518) 474-3004
- Email: speechbd@nysed.gov
Ready to start? Click here to go directly to the Application Portal.