Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologist Announcements

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May 31, 2022 renewal announcement

The renewal notice packet for speech-language pathologist and audiologist licenses with a 05/31/2022 expiration is scheduled to be mailed out on 03/28/2022.

If you changed your address since your last renewal and did not notify MDH, you may not get your renewal packet. Please follow the instructions in the SLPA Change of Information form (PDF) if you need to update your contact information with MDH.

If you do not receive your renewal notice packet by 04/08/2022, please send an email to health.slpa@state.mn.us with the subject “Request for Renewal Notice.”

DHS resumed background studies March 2, 2022

During the peacetime emergency, the requirement for background studies for Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) providers was waived. The Department of Human Services (DHS) resumed processing background studies for MDH providers as of March 2, 2022. Any Speech Language Pathologists or Audiologists who have not already completed a full fingerprint background study will need to complete one during their next renewal period or when submitting an initial or temporary license application.

• Submit a background study application to DHS: Minnesota Department of Human Services Applicant Background Study (PDF)

If you have submitted an application and a background study, please be patient as we are reviewing applications as quickly as possible.

If you have already completed a full fingerprint background study, no action is needed from you at this time.

For more information, please review the DHS FAQ on background studies.

January 31, 2022 Renewal Announcement

The renewal notice packet for practitioners whose current license will expire on 01/31/2022 is scheduled to be mailed out on 11/30/2021.

If you changed your address since your last renewal and did not notify MDH, you may not get your renewal packet. Please follow the instructions in the SLPA Change of Information form (PDF) if you need to update your contact information with MDH.

If you do not receive your renewal notice packet by 12/10/2021, please send an email to health.slpa@state.mn.us with the subject "Request for Renewal Notice."