Speech Language Pathologist Licensure in South Dakota
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Timeline 4-6 weeks
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Initial Costs $193
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Renewal Costs $150
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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 South Dakota, you'll be working with the South Dakota Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology. You will submit your application by mailing the forms found on the SLP Licensing Requirements & Forms page. Before you start, I recommend initiating your license verifications and requesting your ASHA certification.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Download and Complete the Application: Head over to the Board's website and download the "Application for Licensure." You will need to fill this out, sign it, and have it notarized before mailing it in.
- Request Verifications: If you are ASHA certified, request your certification verification be sent directly from ASHA to the Board. If you are not ASHA certified, you must request your official Master's Degree transcripts from your university and your Praxis scores (code 0279) from ETS.
- Verify State Licenses: Request verification of licensure from every state where you currently hold or have held a license. These must be sent directly from each state board to the South Dakota Board.
- Mail Your Application: Gather your notarized application and the fee (check or money order) and mail them to the Board's office in Spearfish.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: A check or money order for the application and licensure fees, and your notarized application form.
- Items to Request: ASHA Certification (or Official Transcripts and Praxis scores if not certified) and License Verifications from all prior states.
- Exams: No jurisprudence exam is required for South Dakota SLP licensure.
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in South Dakota:
- Application Fee: $150
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $43 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $0
- Verifications: $0
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $193
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget!
Renewals
When to Renew: South Dakota Speech Language Pathologist renewal happens biennially and is due by October 1st.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $150.
Note: While the official deadline is October 1st, a $50 late fee is assessed if the renewal is not completed within 30 days of expiration.
CE Requirements
20 Contact Hours required every 2 years.
Deadline: October 1st of the second year following the date of license issuance.
Live vs. Online: Great news for Travel Speech Language Pathologist CEUs: South Dakota currently has no limit on home-study or online courses! You can complete all 20 contact hours through online platforms as long as they are from approved providers.
Provider Restrictions: Courses must be approved by the South Dakota Board of Examiners or a nationally recognized professional organization. ASHA-approved providers are widely accepted. General portals like MedBridge are excellent options for meeting these requirements efficiently.
Mandatory Topics
- No specific mandatory topics—choose what interests you!
Excluded Topics: The board generally does not accept courses related to office management, marketing, business, or basic CPR/First Aid certification for professional credit.
New Licensee Rule: If you have been licensed for more than one year but less than two years at the time of renewal, you only need 10 contact hours. If you have been licensed for one year or less, the CE requirement is waived for your first renewal.
Reporting: South Dakota uses an audit-based system. You do not need to submit certificates with your renewal application, but you must maintain your records for at least 4 years in case of a random audit.
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the South Dakota Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology:
- Address: 810 N Main #298 Spearfish, SD 57783
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (605) 642-1600
- Fax: (605) 722-1006
- Email: office@sdlicensing.com
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 South Dakota, you'll be working with the South Dakota Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology. You will submit your application by mailing the forms found on the SLP Licensing Requirements & Forms page. Before you start, I recommend initiating your license verifications and requesting your ASHA certification.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Download and Complete the Application: Head over to the Board's website and download the "Application for Licensure." You will need to fill this out, sign it, and have it notarized before mailing it in.
- Request Verifications: If you are ASHA certified, request your certification verification be sent directly from ASHA to the Board. If you are not ASHA certified, you must request your official Master's Degree transcripts from your university and your Praxis scores (code 0279) from ETS.
- Verify State Licenses: Request verification of licensure from every state where you currently hold or have held a license. These must be sent directly from each state board to the South Dakota Board.
- Mail Your Application: Gather your notarized application and the fee (check or money order) and mail them to the Board's office in Spearfish.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: A check or money order for the application and licensure fees, and your notarized application form.
- Items to Request: ASHA Certification (or Official Transcripts and Praxis scores if not certified) and License Verifications from all prior states.
- Exams: No jurisprudence exam is required for South Dakota SLP licensure.
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in South Dakota:
- Application Fee: $150
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $43 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $0
- Verifications: $0
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $193
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget!
Renewals
When to Renew: South Dakota Speech Language Pathologist renewal happens biennially and is due by October 1st.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $150.
Note: While the official deadline is October 1st, a $50 late fee is assessed if the renewal is not completed within 30 days of expiration.
CE Requirements
20 Contact Hours required every 2 years.
Deadline: October 1st of the second year following the date of license issuance.
Live vs. Online: Great news for Travel Speech Language Pathologist CEUs: South Dakota currently has no limit on home-study or online courses! You can complete all 20 contact hours through online platforms as long as they are from approved providers.
Provider Restrictions: Courses must be approved by the South Dakota Board of Examiners or a nationally recognized professional organization. ASHA-approved providers are widely accepted. General portals like MedBridge are excellent options for meeting these requirements efficiently.
Mandatory Topics
- No specific mandatory topics—choose what interests you!
Excluded Topics: The board generally does not accept courses related to office management, marketing, business, or basic CPR/First Aid certification for professional credit.
New Licensee Rule: If you have been licensed for more than one year but less than two years at the time of renewal, you only need 10 contact hours. If you have been licensed for one year or less, the CE requirement is waived for your first renewal.
Reporting: South Dakota uses an audit-based system. You do not need to submit certificates with your renewal application, but you must maintain your records for at least 4 years in case of a random audit.
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the South Dakota Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology:
- Address: 810 N Main #298 Spearfish, SD 57783
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (605) 642-1600
- Fax: (605) 722-1006
- Email: office@sdlicensing.com
Ready to start? Click here to go directly to the Application Portal.