18 Va. Admin. Code § 30-21-70 - Provisional licensure

A. Provisional license to qualify for initial licensure. An applicant may be issued a provisional license in order to obtain clinical experience for initial licensure in Virginia. The applicant shall submit documentation that the applicant has:

1. Passed the qualifying examination from an accrediting body recognized by the board; and

2. Either:

a. For provisional licensure in audiology, successfully completed all the didactic coursework required for the doctoral degree as documented by a college or university whose audiology program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of ASHA or an equivalent accrediting body as recognized by the board; or

b. For provisional licensure in speech-language pathology, submission of documentation of graduation or evidence that the applicant successfully completed all the didactic coursework required for a graduate program in speech-language pathology as documented by a college or university whose program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of ASHA or an equivalent accrediting body as recognized by the board.

B. Provisional license to qualify for endorsement or reentry into practice. An applicant may be issued a provisional license in order to qualify for licensure by endorsement pursuant to 18VAC30-21-80, reactivation of an inactive license pursuant to subsection C of 18VAC30-21-110, or reinstatement of a lapsed license pursuant to subsection B of 18VAC30-21-120.

All provisional licenses shall expire 24 months from the date of issuance and may be renewed for an additional 12 months by submission of a renewal form and payment of a renewal fee. Renewal of a provisional license beyond 36 months shall be for good cause shown.

C. The holder of a provisional license in audiology shall only practice under the supervision of a licensed audiologist, and the holder of a provisional license in speech-language pathology shall only practice under the supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist. The provisional licensee shall be responsible and accountable for the safe performance of those direct client care tasks to which the provisional licensee has been assigned.

D. Licensed audiologists or speech-language pathologists providing supervision shall:

1. Have an active, current license and at least three years of active practice as an audiologist or speech-language pathologist prior to providing supervision;

2. Document the frequency and nature of the supervision of provisional licensees;

3. Be responsible and accountable for the assignment of clients and tasks based on assessment and evaluation of the provisional licensee's knowledge and skills; and

4. Monitor clinical performance and intervene if necessary for the safety and protection of the clients.

E. The identity of a provisional licensee shall be disclosed to the client prior to treatment and shall be made a part of the client's file.

Notes

18 Va. Admin. Code § 30-21-70

Derived From Virginia Register Volume 32, Issue 23, eff. 8/10/2016; Amended, Virginia Register Volume 39, Issue 7, eff. 1/5/2023; Amended, Virginia Register Volume 41, Issue 10, eff. 2/13/2025.

Statutory Authority: § 54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia.