Speech Language Pathologist Licensure in Idaho
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Timeline 6-9 weeks
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Initial Costs $75
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Renewal Costs $100
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CE Requirements 10 Hours
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Compact No
How to apply
To secure your Travel Speech Language Pathologist license in Idaho, you'll be working with the Idaho Speech, Hearing and Communication Services Licensure Board. You will submit your application through the DOPL Online Services portal. Before you start, I recommend initiating your background check and requesting your official transcripts to get the ball rolling.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Get Your Fingerprints Rolling: Idaho requires a fingerprint-based criminal background check. Typically, you will need to request a fingerprint card from the Board or follow the specific instructions provided upon submitting your application. You'll likely need to visit a local law enforcement agency or a private provider (like IdentoGO) to get your prints rolled on a standard FD-258 card, which you will then mail back to the Board.
- Submit Your Application: Head over to the DOPL Online Services portal to create an account and start your application. This is where you'll enter your personal details, employment history, and pay the application fee. Hit submit to officially open your file.
- Request Official Transcripts: Contact your university registrar to send your official transcripts directly to the Board. These must come straight from the source to be considered valid; do not send them yourself.
- Verify Your Licenses: If you hold or have held licenses in other states, you'll need to provide verification. Use Nursys (if applicable for dual licensure) or contact the state boards directly to send written verification to Idaho.
- Send Your Praxis Scores: Request a score transfer of your Praxis exam results from ETS to be sent directly to the Idaho Board.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: Driver's License, Social Security Number, and a list of all past and current state licenses with numbers.
- Items to Request: Official Transcripts (from your school), Praxis Scores (from ETS), and License Verifications (from other states).
- Exams: You must have passed the Praxis examination. There is no separate Jurisprudence Exam required for SLPs in Idaho.
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in Idaho:
- Application Fee: $75
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $33 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $0
- Verifications: $0
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $108
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget!
Renewals
When to Renew: Idaho Speech Language Pathologist renewal happens annually and is due by the licensee's birth date.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $100.
Note: Idaho does not have a grace period, so ensure your renewal is completed on or before your birthday to avoid license cancellation.
CE Requirements
10 Contact Hours required every year.
Deadline: Your birthdate annually. Licenses expire every year on the licensee's date of birth.
Live vs. Online: Great news for Travel Speech Language Pathologist CEUs: you can complete all 10 hours online! Idaho does not currently place a limit on home-study or pre-recorded webinars, provided they meet board criteria.
Provider Restrictions: Courses must be directly related to the scope of SLP practice and sponsored by a national, state, or regional professional association (such as ASHA) or an institution of higher education. General portals like MedBridge are widely accepted as they offer ASHA-approved courses.
Mandatory Topics
- No specific mandatory topics—choose what interests you!
Excluded Topics: Courses not directly related to clinical practice, such as CPR, business management, marketing, or personal finance, do not count toward your total.
New Licensee Rule: Continuing education requirements are typically waived for the first renewal after your initial license is issued.
Reporting: Idaho uses an audit-based system. You do not need to submit proof of completion during renewal, but you must maintain your certificates for at least 3 years in case you are selected for verification.
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the Idaho Speech, Hearing And Communication Services Licensure Board:
- Address: PO Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0063
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (208) 334-3233
- Email: HP-Licensing@dopl.idaho.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 Idaho, you'll be working with the Idaho Speech, Hearing and Communication Services Licensure Board. You will submit your application through the DOPL Online Services portal. Before you start, I recommend initiating your background check and requesting your official transcripts to get the ball rolling.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Get Your Fingerprints Rolling: Idaho requires a fingerprint-based criminal background check. Typically, you will need to request a fingerprint card from the Board or follow the specific instructions provided upon submitting your application. You'll likely need to visit a local law enforcement agency or a private provider (like IdentoGO) to get your prints rolled on a standard FD-258 card, which you will then mail back to the Board.
- Submit Your Application: Head over to the DOPL Online Services portal to create an account and start your application. This is where you'll enter your personal details, employment history, and pay the application fee. Hit submit to officially open your file.
- Request Official Transcripts: Contact your university registrar to send your official transcripts directly to the Board. These must come straight from the source to be considered valid; do not send them yourself.
- Verify Your Licenses: If you hold or have held licenses in other states, you'll need to provide verification. Use Nursys (if applicable for dual licensure) or contact the state boards directly to send written verification to Idaho.
- Send Your Praxis Scores: Request a score transfer of your Praxis exam results from ETS to be sent directly to the Idaho Board.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: Driver's License, Social Security Number, and a list of all past and current state licenses with numbers.
- Items to Request: Official Transcripts (from your school), Praxis Scores (from ETS), and License Verifications (from other states).
- Exams: You must have passed the Praxis examination. There is no separate Jurisprudence Exam required for SLPs in Idaho.
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in Idaho:
- Application Fee: $75
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $33 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $0
- Verifications: $0
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $108
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget!
Renewals
When to Renew: Idaho Speech Language Pathologist renewal happens annually and is due by the licensee's birth date.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $100.
Note: Idaho does not have a grace period, so ensure your renewal is completed on or before your birthday to avoid license cancellation.
CE Requirements
10 Contact Hours required every year.
Deadline: Your birthdate annually. Licenses expire every year on the licensee's date of birth.
Live vs. Online: Great news for Travel Speech Language Pathologist CEUs: you can complete all 10 hours online! Idaho does not currently place a limit on home-study or pre-recorded webinars, provided they meet board criteria.
Provider Restrictions: Courses must be directly related to the scope of SLP practice and sponsored by a national, state, or regional professional association (such as ASHA) or an institution of higher education. General portals like MedBridge are widely accepted as they offer ASHA-approved courses.
Mandatory Topics
- No specific mandatory topics—choose what interests you!
Excluded Topics: Courses not directly related to clinical practice, such as CPR, business management, marketing, or personal finance, do not count toward your total.
New Licensee Rule: Continuing education requirements are typically waived for the first renewal after your initial license is issued.
Reporting: Idaho uses an audit-based system. You do not need to submit proof of completion during renewal, but you must maintain your certificates for at least 3 years in case you are selected for verification.
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the Idaho Speech, Hearing And Communication Services Licensure Board:
- Address: PO Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0063
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (208) 334-3233
- Email: HP-Licensing@dopl.idaho.gov
Ready to start? Click here to go directly to the Application Portal.