Speech Language Pathologist Licensure in Connecticut
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Timeline 6-9 weeks
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Initial Costs $225
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Renewal Costs $205
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CE Requirements 20 Hours
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Compact No
How to apply
To secure your Travel Speech Language Pathologist license in Connecticut, you'll be working with the Connecticut Department of Public Health. You will submit your application through the eLicense portal. Before you start, I recommend initiating your license verifications and requesting your ASHA certification, as these third-party documents often take the longest to arrive.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Hit Submit on the Application: Head over to the eLicense portal to create your account and start the application for "Speech and Language Pathologist." You will need to upload a recent passport-style photograph of yourself during this process.
- Verify Your Credentials: Request an official verification of your Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) to be sent directly from ASHA to the Department. This is a crucial step because holding a current ASHA CCC waives the written examination requirement for you.
- Prove Your Experience: If you are a seasoned traveler, you can substitute the Supervised Professional Experience (CFY) requirement with proof of work experience. You will need to download the "Verification of Work Experience" form from the Board's website and have your previous employers verify at least 9 months of full-time (or 18 months of part-time) work experience. Have them return this form directly to the Department.
- Request Official Transcripts: Contact your university to send your official Master’s or Doctorate transcripts directly to the Connecticut Department of Public Health. These must come straight from the school; copies you send yourself will not be accepted.
- Verify State Licenses: You must arrange for written verification of all speech pathology licenses you have ever held (current or expired) to be sent directly to Connecticut from each respective state board.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: A recent passport-style photo (head and shoulders), your Social Security Number, and your employment history for the work experience forms.
- Items to Request: Official Transcripts from your university, ASHA CCC Verification, and License Verifications from every state where you have held a license.
- Exams: The Praxis/NTE exam requirement is waived if you hold a current ASHA CCC-SLP. If you do not have ASHA certification, you must have your Praxis scores sent directly from ETS.
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in Connecticut:
- Application Fee: $200
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $0 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $0 (not applicable)
- Verifications: $25 (approximate)
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $225
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget!
Renewals
When to Renew: Connecticut Speech Language Pathologist renewal happens annually and is due by the last day of your birth month.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $205.
Note: You have a 90-day grace period before the license becomes void, but don't delay—you also need to complete 20 hours of CEUs every two years (biennially) even though you renew annually.
CE Requirements
20 Contact Hours required every 2 years.
Deadline: Licenses are renewed annually by the last day of your birth month, but you must complete 20 hours of continuing education within the 24-month period preceding your renewal.
Live vs. Online: Great news for Travel Speech Language Pathologist CEUs: Connecticut allows all 20 hours to be completed through online courses, journal studies, or home-study programs.
Provider Restrictions: Courses must be provided or approved by ASHA, an accredited college or university, a licensed hospital, or a state/national speech-language-hearing association. General portals like MedBridge are accepted as they are ASHA-approved providers.
Mandatory Topics
- No specific mandatory topics—choose what interests you!
Excluded Topics: CPR, First Aid, business management, marketing, and personal development courses do not count toward your total.
New Licensee Rule: If you are applying for your first license renewal, you are exempt from the continuing education requirements for that initial period.
Reporting: Connecticut uses an audit-based system. You will attest to your hours during renewal but do not need to submit certificates unless requested. Maintain your records for at least 3 years.
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the Connecticut Department of Public Health:
- Address: 410 Capitol Avenue #12APP PO Box 340308 Hartford, CT 06134-0308
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (860) 509-7603
- Fax: (860) 707-1930
- Email: dph.hairdresserteam@ct.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 Connecticut, you'll be working with the Connecticut Department of Public Health. You will submit your application through the eLicense portal. Before you start, I recommend initiating your license verifications and requesting your ASHA certification, as these third-party documents often take the longest to arrive.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Hit Submit on the Application: Head over to the eLicense portal to create your account and start the application for "Speech and Language Pathologist." You will need to upload a recent passport-style photograph of yourself during this process.
- Verify Your Credentials: Request an official verification of your Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) to be sent directly from ASHA to the Department. This is a crucial step because holding a current ASHA CCC waives the written examination requirement for you.
- Prove Your Experience: If you are a seasoned traveler, you can substitute the Supervised Professional Experience (CFY) requirement with proof of work experience. You will need to download the "Verification of Work Experience" form from the Board's website and have your previous employers verify at least 9 months of full-time (or 18 months of part-time) work experience. Have them return this form directly to the Department.
- Request Official Transcripts: Contact your university to send your official Master’s or Doctorate transcripts directly to the Connecticut Department of Public Health. These must come straight from the school; copies you send yourself will not be accepted.
- Verify State Licenses: You must arrange for written verification of all speech pathology licenses you have ever held (current or expired) to be sent directly to Connecticut from each respective state board.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: A recent passport-style photo (head and shoulders), your Social Security Number, and your employment history for the work experience forms.
- Items to Request: Official Transcripts from your university, ASHA CCC Verification, and License Verifications from every state where you have held a license.
- Exams: The Praxis/NTE exam requirement is waived if you hold a current ASHA CCC-SLP. If you do not have ASHA certification, you must have your Praxis scores sent directly from ETS.
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in Connecticut:
- Application Fee: $200
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $0 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $0 (not applicable)
- Verifications: $25 (approximate)
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $225
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget!
Renewals
When to Renew: Connecticut Speech Language Pathologist renewal happens annually and is due by the last day of your birth month.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $205.
Note: You have a 90-day grace period before the license becomes void, but don't delay—you also need to complete 20 hours of CEUs every two years (biennially) even though you renew annually.
CE Requirements
20 Contact Hours required every 2 years.
Deadline: Licenses are renewed annually by the last day of your birth month, but you must complete 20 hours of continuing education within the 24-month period preceding your renewal.
Live vs. Online: Great news for Travel Speech Language Pathologist CEUs: Connecticut allows all 20 hours to be completed through online courses, journal studies, or home-study programs.
Provider Restrictions: Courses must be provided or approved by ASHA, an accredited college or university, a licensed hospital, or a state/national speech-language-hearing association. General portals like MedBridge are accepted as they are ASHA-approved providers.
Mandatory Topics
- No specific mandatory topics—choose what interests you!
Excluded Topics: CPR, First Aid, business management, marketing, and personal development courses do not count toward your total.
New Licensee Rule: If you are applying for your first license renewal, you are exempt from the continuing education requirements for that initial period.
Reporting: Connecticut uses an audit-based system. You will attest to your hours during renewal but do not need to submit certificates unless requested. Maintain your records for at least 3 years.
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the Connecticut Department of Public Health:
- Address: 410 Capitol Avenue #12APP PO Box 340308 Hartford, CT 06134-0308
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (860) 509-7603
- Fax: (860) 707-1930
- Email: dph.hairdresserteam@ct.gov
Ready to start? Click here to go directly to the Application Portal.