Practicing in Arizona

Navigating the Maze of Speech Therapy Licensure in Arizona
A booklet created by members of the Arizona Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ArSHA) Executive Board with information on licensure and certification for Speech-Language Pathologists, Speech-Language Technicians and Speech-Language Pathology Assistants.

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Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS)
AZDHS is the Arizona licensing body for Hearing Aid Dispensers, Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Speech-Language Pathology Assistants.

Arizona Department of Education (ADE)
SLPs who work in the public school setting in the state of Arizona must obtain an Arizona Department of Education Speech-Language Pathologist Certificate.

Specific information on ADE’s requirements can be found here:
• Speech-Language Pathologists
Requirements For Speech-Language Pathologist, Prekindergarten-12 Certificate
Application For Certification (SLP only)

• Speech-Language Technicians (renewals only):
Application For Renewal Of Speech-Language Pathologist Or Speech-Language Technician Certificate

 

Speech-Language Services in Arizona Schools: Guidelines for Best Practice

This guidance document is designed to assist school-based SLPs/SLTs, administrators, teachers, and parents as they explore the role of speech services in the school-based setting and work together to serve students in Arizona.


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