Section 246-828-305 - How to obtain a temporary practice permit while the national background check is completed 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.Wash. Admin. Code § 246-828-305
Amended by WSR 15-14-092, Filed 6/29/2015, effective 7/1/2015Statutory 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.