Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024
Fingerprint-based national background checks may cause a
delay in licensing or certification. Individuals who satisfy all other
licensing or certification requirements and qualifications may receive a
temporary practice permit while the national background check is
completed.
(1) A temporary practice
permit may be issued to an applicant who:
(a)Holds an unrestricted, active license or
certification to practice as a speech-language pathologist, speech-language
pathology assistant, audiologist, or hearing aid specialist in another state
that has substantially equivalent licensing or certification standards to those
in Washington state;
(b)Is not
subject to denial of a license or certification or issuance of a conditional or
restricted license or certification; and
(c)Does not have a criminal record in
Washington state.
(2)A
temporary practice permit grants the individual the full scope of practice
under this chapter.
(3) A temporary
practice permit will not be renewed, reissued, or extended. A temporary
practice permit expires when any one of the following occurs:
(a)The license or certification is
granted;
(b)A notice of decision on
application is mailed to the applicant, unless the notice of decision on the
application specifically extends the duration of the temporary practice permit;
or
(c)One hundred eighty days after
the temporary practice permit is issued.
(4)To receive a temporary practice permit,
the applicant must:
(a) Submit the necessary
application, fee(s), and documentation for the license or
certification.
(b) Meet all
requirements and qualifications for the license or certification, except the
results from a fingerprint-based national background check, if
required.
(c)Provide verification
of having an active unrestricted license or certification to practice as a
speech-language pathologist, speech-language pathology assistant, audiologist,
or hearing aid specialist from another state that has substantially equivalent
licensing or certification standards as Washington state.
(d)Submit the fingerprint card and a written
request for a temporary practice permit when the department notifies the
applicant the national background check is required.
Statutory Authority:
RCW
18.35.161,
18.130.064, and
18.130.075. 10-16-116, §
246-828-305, filed 8/2/10, effective
9/2/10.
