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ROSTER OF ACTIVE LICENSEES, REGISTRATIONS, TRAINEE PERMITS

 SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY LICENSEES

AUDIOLOGY LICENSE

DUAL LICENSE (SLP & AUD)

INTERSTATE TELEPRACTICE THERAPY LICENSE  

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY & AUDIOLOGY ASSISTANTS REGISTRATIONS

HEARING AID DEALER INDIVIDUAL LICENSE

HEARING AID DEALER COMPANY  LICENSE

HEARING AID DEALER  TRAINEE PERMITS

 

                      

 

 

 

 

NOTICE OF ASLP-IC RULEMAKING

Title of Rule:

ASLP-IC Rule on Implementation of Criminal Background Check Requirement

https://aslpcompact.com/commission/commission-rulemakings/

ASLP-IC Rulemaking

 

Welcome Hearing Aid Dealers!

The Hearing Aid Board sunset on July 1, 2023. 

Click here to see  HB4333

The applications for Hearing Aid Dealer License, Trainee Permit and Company License is under forms

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLICK ON THE AUD & SLP INTERSTATE COMPACT LINK FOR UPDATES & A LINK FOR THE COMMISSION DRAFT RULE ON RULEMAKING

 

 

LICENSE VERIFICATION IS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE

CLICK ON "LICENSE VERIFICATION" TO THE LEFT UNDER THE MENU LISTING

 

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology is to protect consumers by ensuring that all licensed practitioners meet or exceed education standards and adhere to the Code of Ethic as presented in the WV Code.

 


 Jurisprudence Exam

  ALL inital/first time Audiology and/or Speech-Language Pathology License applicants are REQUIRED to complete the Jurisprudence Exam.  Simply click on the Jurisprudence Exam link above to begin.

 

ACTIVE/CURRENT LICENSEES WILL RECEIVE ONE (1) HOUR OF ETHICS CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT BY TAKING THE JURISPRUDENCE EXAMINATION AND SUBMITTING THE COMPLETION CERTIFICATE WITH THE REQUIRED CE DOCUMENTATION FOR LICENSE RENEWAL.


 

LICENSE APPLICATION SCENERIOS

 

         Below are several different scenarios with an overview of how to apply for a SLP OR AUD license with the WV Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology (WVBESLPA).  These scenarios do not include instructions for a provisional license (completion of a fellowship year) or an Assistant's registration.  If you have questions, PLEASE do not hesitate to contact our office. 

 

1. If you are ASHA Certified but have never applied for and/or have never received a license from the WVBESLPA:

a. Complete the “Initial Application for SLP & AUD”(found under the Forms link).  The application must be signed and notarized (if applicable.)  There are also instructions for completing the application under the Forms link.

b. Include a copy of your ASHA certification card

c. Complete the Jurisprudence Exam – required for all new applicants. (Click the link on the menu on the left of the page) Print the certificate when finished with the exam and submit with the application.

d. Include the application and licensing fees - Current license period is January 1, 2023 thru December 31, 2024

$300 - January 1 thru June 30, 2023

  $250 - July 1 thru December 31, 2023
  $200 - January 1 thru June 30, 2024
  $150 - July 1 thru December 31, 2024
All SLP and AUD licenses expire December 31st every two years on the even year, i.e., 12/31/2024, 12/31/2026, etc.

 

2.  If you are NOT ASHA Certified but are currently licensed in another state but have never applied for and/or have never received a license from the WVBESLPA:

a. Please call our office @ 304-473-4289 to discuss the qualification requirements for WV licensure per WV Code §30-32 & WV Code Rule §29-1.

 

3.  If you were previously licensed by the WVBESLPA and your license is expired 1 year or less:

a.  Complete the renewal application via the Online Renewal link. You will be required to enter your SLP license number (SLP-XXXX) and the last four of your social to access the renewal process.  If you do not know your license number, please call 304-473-4289 and we will be glad to assist you. The total fee is $250.00 for license renewal including the late fee.

OR

b.  If you prefer to mail a renewal application with a check; download, print and complete the Renewal Application under the Forms link.  Submit the application with a check for $250.00

c. CONTINUING EDUCATION - Submit 20 hours of approved Continuing Education, including 2 hours of ethics, completed during the last licensing period.  If you renew online, please either fax or email the continuing education documents.  If you mail the application, please submit the continuing education with the application and renewal fees.

 

4.  If you were previously licensed by the WVBESLPA and your license is expired 1 year + 1 day and no more than 5 years:

a.  A license reinstatement is required.  Complete the renewal application via the Online Renewal link.  You will be required to enter your SLP license number (SLP-XXXX) and the last four of your social to access the renewal process.  If you do not know your license number, please call 304-473-4289 and we will be glad to assist you.  The total fee is $275.00

OR

b.  If you prefer to mail a renewal application with a check; download, print and complete the Renewal Application under the Forms link.  Submit the application with a check for $275.00.

c.  CONTINUING EDUCATION - Submit 10 hours of approved Continuing Education for each year your license was inactive or a maximum of 25 hours. Continuing education must also include 1 hour of ethics for each year or a maximum of 2 hours. If you renew online, please either fax or email the continuing education documents.  If you mail the application, please submit the continuing education with the application and fees.

 

5.  If you were previously licensed by the WVBESLPA and your license is expired 5 years + 1 day or longer:

            a.  You are required to apply for a new license.  Please follow 1 and/or 2 above.

  

 


 Board Members

Dr. Vernon N. Mullins, Au.D., CCC-A
Audiologist
President 

Dr.Vern@protonmail.com
304-752-6018 Office

Vickie Pullins, M.A./CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Secretary

vhpullins@protonmail.com
304-345-6313 Office
304-542-4496 Cell

Dr. Michael J. Zagarella, Au.D., CCC-A
Audiologist

mzaudiology@protonmail.com
304-267-8220 Office
304-676-8315 Cell 

Joe E. Richards, M.A.
Citizen Member

JEdwardRichards@protonmail.com
304-807-1947 - Cell 

STAFF

Heather Waselchalk, M.A./CCC-SLP

Board Member

 

Amber Settles, M.Ed/CCC-SLP

Board Member

 

Amanda Bonner,

Hearing Aid Specialist

Board Member

 

 

Pam Coughlin
Executive Director
304-473-4289
wvbeslpa@wv.gov
pamela.a.coughlin@wv.gov