R9-16-205. Initial Application for a Temporary Speech-Language Pathologist

A. In addition to complying with R9-16-202(A), an applicant for initial licensure as a temporary speech-language pathologist shall submit to the Department the following: 1. A transcript or equivalent documentation issued to the applicant by an accredited college or university after the applicant’s completion of a master’s degree consistent with the standards of this state’s universities, as required in A.R.S. § 36-1940.01(A)(2)(a) 2. Completion of a clinical practicum, as required in A.R.S. § 36-1940.01(A)(2)(b). 3. Documentation of the applicant’s completion of the ETSNESLP as required in A.R.S. § 36-1940.01(A)(3). 4. Documentation of the applicant’s clinical fellowship agreement in a Department-provided format that includes: a. The applicant’s name, home address, and telephone number; b. The clinical fellowship supervisor’s name, business address, telephone number, and speech-language pathology license number; c. The name and address where the clinical fellowship will take place; d. A statement by the clinical fellowship supervisor agreeing to comply with R9-16-209; and e. The signatures of the applicant and the clinical fellowship supervisor. B. A temporary license issued is effective for 24 months from the date of issuance. C. A temporary license may be renewed only once. D. An applicant issued a temporary speech-language pathologist license shall: 1. Practice under the supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist, and 2. Not practice under the supervision of an individual who has a temporary speech-language pathologist license.