Alabama State Personnel Standards
Audiologist
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| Discipline | Audiologist | |
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| License/Certificate | Licensed Audiologist | |
| State Department | Alabama Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology | |
| State Department Hyperlink | http://abespa.alabama.gov/rules.aspx | |
| Type of License/Certificate | Licensure/Certificate | |
| Age Range | Birth - Death | |
| Degree Level Requirement | Evidence of successful completion of supervised clinic practicum approved by the Board | |
| Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work? | Successful completion of supervised clinical practicum experiences (fourth-year internship of 1,820 hours) from an educational institution, or its cooperating programs, that is approved by the Board of Examiners | |
| Licensure Dependent on an Exam? | Pass Educational Testing Service National Examination in Audiology | |
| Additional requirements specific to Part C? |
To meet minimum standards, individuals must possess a degree/license/certificate equal to or higher than the Doctoral Degree plus 4th year internship and licensed by the Alabama Board of Examiners in Speech/ Language Pathology and Audiology (unless exempt from licensure). Discipline-specific requirements for billing purposes may vary per funding source.
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| Additional requirements specific for schools? |
Audiologists in the public schools are contract employees and do not fall under specific teacher requirements of the State Department of Education. State licensure issued by Alabama Board of Examiners for Speech Pathology and Audiology is typically required for practice in the schools.
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Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist
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| Discipline | Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist | |
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| License/Certificate | Hearing Impaired | |
| State Department | Alabama Department of Education | |
| State Department Hyperlink | https://www.alabamaachieves.org/ | |
| Type of License/Certificate | Licensure/Certificate | |
| Age Range | Pre K - 12th grade | |
| Degree Level Requirement | Not Specified | |
| Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework | The curriculum to prepare the prospective teacher of students with hearing impairment shall provide the teacher with 1. Development and characteristics of learners; 2. Individual learning differences; 3. Instructional strategies; 4. Language and communication; 5. Instructional planning; 6. Assessment; 7. Collaboration. | |
| Licensure Dependent on an Exam? | Praxis Special Education: Foundational Knowledge (5355), Qualifying Score: 145 | |
| Additional requirements specific to Part C? | Attendance at the Message ReVITALIZED: Journey II training is required of all new vendors and other new disciplinary staff (defined as direct service providers, therapists, and contract staff) within one year of employment. | |
Early Childhood Educator
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| Discipline | Early Childhood Educator | |
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| License/Certificate | Professional Educator Certificate in Early Childhood Education | |
| State Department | Alabama Department of Education | |
| State Department Hyperlink | https://www.alabamaachieves.org/teacher-center/teacher-certification/ | |
| Type of License/Certificate | Licensure/Certificate | |
| Age Range | Pre K - 3rd grade | |
| Degree Level Requirement | Bachelor's | |
| Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work? |
For early childhood education and early childhood special education programs, field experiences shall include placements in at least two of the three main types of early education settings [early school grades (K-3), childcare centers and homes, and Office of School Readiness programs.]
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| Licensure Dependent on an Exam? | Alabama Prospective Teacher Testing Program (APTTP) and Praxis II certification in early childhood education. | |
| Additional requirements specific to Part C? | Attendance at the Message ReVITALIZED: Journey II training is required of all new vendors and other new disciplinary staff (defined as direct service providers, therapists, and contract staff) within one year of employment. | |
| Additional requirements specific for schools? | Minimum of 18 credit hours in early childhood/child development coursework | |
Early Childhood Special Educator
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| Discipline | Early Childhood Special Educator | |
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| License/Certificate | Professional Educator Certificate in Early Childhood Special Education | |
| State Department | Alabama Department of Education | |
| State Department Hyperlink | https://children.alabama.gov/for-educators/teacher-resources/ | |
| Type of License/Certificate | Licensure/Certificate | |
| Age Range | Birth - 8 yrs | |
| Degree Level Requirement | Bachelor's | |
| Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work? |
For early childhood education and early childhood special education programs, field experiences shall include placements in at least two of the three main types of early education settings [early school grades (K-3), childcare centers and homes, and Office of School Readiness programs.]
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| Licensure Dependent on an Exam? | Praxis Early Childhood Education (5025); Qualifying Score of 156 and Special Education: Foundational Knowledge (5355); Qualifying score of 145 | |
| Additional requirements specific to Part C? | 1. Special Instructors are required to have a degree in early childhood special education or complete additional training for special instruction or family training 2. Attendance at the Message ReVITALIZED: Journey II training is required of all new vendors and other new disciplinary staff (defined as direct service providers, therapists, and contract staff) within one year of employment. | |
| Additional requirements specific for schools? | Minimum of 18 credit hours in early childhood/child development coursework | |
Family Therapist
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| Discipline | Family Therapist | |
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| License/Certificate | Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist | |
| State Department | Alabama Board of Examiners in Marriage and Family | |
| State Department Hyperlink | http://www.mft.state.al.us/ | |
| Type of License/Certificate | Licensure/Certificate | |
| Age Range | Birth - Death | |
| Degree Level Requirement | A master’s degree or a doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy from a recognized educational institution, or a graduate degree in an allied field from a recognized educational institution and graduate-level course work in marriage and family therapy | |
| Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work? | Completion of two hundred (200) hours of supervision, one hundred (100) of which must be individual. Candidates may count up to one-hundred (100) supervision hours earned during the graduate program toward this requirement when based on a ratio of one (1) supervision hour for every five (5) client contact hours completed concurrently. The remaining one hundred (100) hours of post-degree supervision must include at least fifty (50) hours of individual supervision. Graduates from The Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) programs have met this requirement. Applicants from allied mental health professions or candidates not completing a Board-approved graduate internship must complete concurrently the full supervision requirement post-degree. Programs that are not COAMFTE approved require board approval prior to beginning the internship. | |
| Licensure Dependent on an Exam? | The Association of Marital and Family Therapy Regulatory Board's (AMFTRB) Examination in Marital and Family Therapy PASS/FAIL | |
| Additional requirements specific to Part C? | Masters or Doctoral Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and completion of 12 month internship as per Board approved rules and regulations plus passage of marriage and family therapy Board approved examination 2 years post-degree full time experience, 200 hours post degree supervision, and 1000 post degree direct client hours *Other licensed mental health professionals including, but not limited to: School Psychologists, School Psychometrists, Licensed Social Workers, LMFTs, must be approved by Alabama Early Intervention state office to provide Psychological services.” | |
Nurse
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| Discipline | Nurse | |
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| License/Certificate | Registered Nurse (RN) | |
| State Department | Alabama Board of Nursing | |
| State Department Hyperlink | https://www.abn.alabama.gov/ | |
| Type of License/Certificate | Licensure/Certificate | |
| Age Range | Birth - Death | |
| Degree Level Requirement |
All requirements for graduation from an approved registered nursing program in Alabama, or an approved registered nursing program located in another jurisdiction or
territory that substantially meets the same educational criteria as Alabama programs.
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| Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work? | National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN): pass/fail | |
| Licensure Dependent on an Exam? | Licensure by examination or Licensure by endorsement | |
| Additional requirements specific to Part C? | Licensed as a registered nurse by the Alabama Board of Nursing (ABN); completion of an organized program of nursing education at the graduate level for advanced practice roles; certified by the ABN in the practice of advanced practice nursing; and subject to collaborative practice agreements with an Alabama physician (MD or DO). | |
Occupational Therapist
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| Discipline | Occupational Therapist | |
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| License/Certificate | Licensed Occupational Therapist | |
| State Department | Alabama Board of Occupational Therapy | |
| State Department Hyperlink | https://ot.alabama.gov/ | |
| Type of License/Certificate | Licensure/Certificate | |
| Age Range | Birth - Death | |
| Degree Level Requirement | Master's | |
| Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work? | For an occupational therapist, a minimum of 24 weeks of supervised fieldwork experience is required. | |
| Licensure Dependent on an Exam? | NBCOT, with a passing Scaled Score of 450 | |
| Additional requirements specific to Part C? | To meet minimum standards, individuals must be Occupational Therapist licensed by Alabama Board of Occupational Therapy (ASBOT) | |
Physical Therapist
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| Discipline | Physical Therapist | |
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| License/Certificate | Licensed Physical Therapist | |
| State Department | Alabama Board of Physical Therapy | |
| State Department Hyperlink | https://pt.alabama.gov/licensees/licensing-requirements/ | |
| Type of License/Certificate | Licensure/Certificate | |
| Age Range | Birth - Death | |
| Degree Level Requirement | Completion of a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) approved program of physical therapy education | |
| Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work? | 20 Semester Hours - this Clinical Education must include supervised clinical application of physical therapy theory, procedures, etc. | |
| Licensure Dependent on an Exam? | Passing score of at least 600 for both National Physical Therapy Exam and Jurisprudence Exam | |
| Additional requirements specific to Part C? | To meet minimum standards, individuals must be a Physical Therapist licensed by Alabama Board of Physical Therapy. Discipline-specific requirements for billing purposes may vary per funding source. | |
Psychologist
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| Discipline | Psychologist (Clinical) | |
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| License/Certificate | Professional Educator Certificate: Psychologist | |
| State Department | Alabama Board of Psychology | |
| State Department Hyperlink | https://psychology.alabama.gov/ | |
| Type of License/Certificate | Licensure/Certificate | |
| Age Range | Birth - Death | |
| Degree Level Requirement | A doctorate degree from a department of, or school of psychology, from an educational institution accredited and recognized by national and regional accrediting agencies as maintaining satisfactory standards. | |
| Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework | Qualifying coursework must have included the following areas (minimum of 27 semester hours or 40 quarter hours):
(i) Abnormal Behavior/Psychopathology
(ii) Intellectual Assessment
(iii) Personality Assessment
(iv) Theory of Intervention and Treatment of Mental Disorders
(v) Practicum in Psychological Assessment
(vi) Practicum in Psychological Intervention
(vii) Advanced Clinical Electives
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| Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work? | An internship in clinical psychology that emphasized assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders and which met the criteria outlined in Rule 750-X-2-.07 must have been completed | |
| Licensure Dependent on an Exam? | Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) developed by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Board AND Professional Standards Examination (PSE) | |
| Additional requirements specific to Part C? | Licensed or License Eligible by the Alabama Board of Examiners in Psychology AND Successful completion of a graduate Certificate in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Counseling (CIECMHC) AND/OR currently IMH-Endorsed in Alabama at Category II (Infant Family Specialist), or higher OR will become IMH-Endorsed in Alabama at Category II or higher within 24 months of being approved to provide IECMHC Coursework and supervised/work experience in area of child and family. | |
| Additional requirements specific for schools? | School Psychologists must have a Department of Education issued Professional Educator Certificate. | |
Psychologist (Counseling)
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| Discipline | Psychologist (Counseling) | |
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| License/Certificate | Professional Educator Certificate: Psychologist | |
| State Department | Alabama Board of Psychology | |
| State Department Hyperlink | https://psychology.alabama.gov/ | |
| Type of License/Certificate | Licensure/Certificate | |
| Age Range | Birth - Death | |
| Degree Level Requirement | A doctorate degree from a department of, or school of psychology, from an educational institution accredited and recognized by national and regional accrediting agencies as maintaining satisfactory standards. | |
| Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework |
Qualifying coursework must have included the following areas (minimum of 27 semester hours or 40 quarter hours):
(i) Theory of Counseling/Psychotherapy
(ii) Assessment of Aptitude and Abilities and/or Personality
(iii) Human Adjustment or Development, or Abnormal Behavior
(iv) Vocational Assessment
(v) Practicum in Assessment
(vi) Practicum in Intervention
(vii) Advanced Electives in Counseling Psychology
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| Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work? | An internship in clinical psychology which emphasized the application of psychological principles to facilitate effective functioning during life-span development and which met the criteria outlined in Rule 750-X-2-.07 must have been completed | |
| Licensure Dependent on an Exam? | Examination for the Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) developed by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Board AND Professional Standards Examination (PSE) | |
| Additional requirements specific to Part C? | Licensed or License Eligible by the Alabama Board of Examiners in Psychology AND Successful completion of a graduate Certificate in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Counseling (CIECMHC) AND/OR currently IMH-Endorsed in Alabama at Category II (Infant Family Specialist), or higher OR will become IMH-Endorsed in Alabama at Category II or higher within 24 months of being approved to provide IECMHC Coursework and supervised/work experience in area of child and family. | |
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School Psychologist
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| Discipline | School Psychologist | |
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| License/Certificate | Licensed Psychologist | |
| State Department | Alabama Department of Education | |
| State Department Hyperlink | https://psychology.alabama.gov/ | |
| Type of License/Certificate | Licensure/Certificate | |
| Age Range | Pre K - 12th grade | |
| Degree Level Requirement | A Doctorate degree from a department of, or school of, psychology, from an educational institution accredited and recognized by national and regional accrediting agencies as maintaining satisfactory standards. | |
| Licensure Dependent on an Exam | Examination for the Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) developed by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Board AND Professional Standards Examination (PSE) | |
| Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work? |
Applicants who have successfully completed an internship that was accredited by the American Psychological Association or the Canadian Psychological Association at the time of the applicant's training will be recognized as meeting the Board’s internship training requirements. An internship in school psychology which emphasized the application of
psychological principles and skills to learning problems and which met the criteria outlined in Rule 750-X-2-.07 must be completed.
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| Licensure specific coursework | Qualifying coursework must have included the following areas (minimum of 24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours):
(i) Intellectual Assessment (ii) Assessment of Educational Abilities and Achievement (iii) Theory of Intervention in Educational Settings (iv) Practicum in School Psychology (v) Child/Developmental Psychology (vi) Consultation and Program Planning (vii) Electives in School Psychology (viii) An internship in school psychology which emphasized the application of psychological principles and skills to learning problems and which met the criteria outlined in Rule 750-X-2-.07 must be completed. |
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| Additional requirements specific to Part C? | Licensed or License Eligible by the Alabama Board of Examiners in Psychology AND Successful completion of a graduate Certificate in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Counseling (CIECMHC) AND/OR currently IMH-Endorsed in Alabama at Category II (Infant Family Specialist), or higher OR will become IMH-Endorsed in Alabama at Category II or higher within 24 months of being approved to provide IECMHC Coursework and supervised/work experience in area of child and family. *Other licensed mental health professionals including, but not limited to: School Psychologists, School Psychometrists, Licensed Social Workers, LMFTs, must be approved by Alabama Early Intervention state office to provide Psychological services.” | |
| Additional requirement specific for schools? | School Psychologists must have Dept. of Education issued Professional Educator Certificate: Psychologist https://www.alsde.edu/sec/ec/pages/home.aspx | |
Social Worker
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| Discipline | Social Worker | |
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| License/Certificate | Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW) | |
| State Department | Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners | |
| State Department Hyperlink | http://socialwork.alabama.gov/ | |
| Type of License/Certificate | Licensure/Certificate | |
| Age Range | Birth - Death | |
| Degree Level Requirement | Bachelor's | |
| Licensure Dependent on an Exam? | ASWB Exam, generally passing scores are between 94-107 correct of the 150 questions, usually indicated as PASS/FAIL | |
| Additional requirements specific to Part C? | Licensed or License Eligible by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners AND Successful completion of a graduate Certificate in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Counseling (CIECMHC) AND/OR currently IMH-Endorsed in Alabama at Category II (Infant Family Specialist), or higher OR will become IMH-Endorsed in Alabama at Category II or higher within 24 months of being approved to provide IECMHC Coursework and supervised/work experience in area of child and family. *Other licensed mental health professionals including, but not limited to: School Psychologists, School Psychometrists, Licensed Social Workers, LMFTs, must be approved by Alabama Early Intervention state office to provide Psychological services.” | |
Speech-Language Pathologist (Licensed)
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| Discipline | Speech-Language Pathologist | |
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| License/Certificate | Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist | |
| State Department | Alabama Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology | |
| State Department Hyperlink | https://abespa.alabama.gov/ | |
| Type of License/Certificate | Licensure/Certificate | |
| Age Range | Birth - Death | |
| Degree Level Requirement | Possess evidence of at least a master's degree or equivalent | |
| Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work? | Evidence of successful completion of supervised clinical practicum approved by the Board (exact hours required not specified) | |
| Licensure Dependent on an Exam? | Educational Testing Service National Examination in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology | |
| Additional requirements specific to Part C? | Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech/Language Pathology and licensed by the Alabama Board of Examiners for Speech/Language Pathology and Audiology (unless exempt from licensure) OR in clinical fellowship year with supervision in accordance with ASHA guidelines. | |
| Additional requirements specific for schools? | Must have a Certificate for speech and language impaired to work as a school-based SLP. | |
| Alternative Route Provisional or Temporary | Alternative Route: Option 1: Submit evidence of successful completion of supervised clinical practicum experiences from an educational institution or its cooperating programs which is approved by the board. Submit evidence of completion of a Clinical Fellowship Year of Fourth Year Internship. Pass Educational Testing Service National Examination in Speech Language Pathology. Option 2: Submit from ASHA verification of the Certificate of Clinical Competence | |
Vision Specialist
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| Discipline | Vision Specialist | |
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| License/Certificate | Visually Impaired | |
| State Department | Alabama Department of Education | |
| State Department Hyperlink | https://www.alabamaachieves.org | |
| Type of License/Certificate | Licensure/Certificate | |
| Age Range | Birth - Death | |
| Degree Level Requirement | Bachelor's | |
| Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework | The curriculum to prepare the prospective teacher of students with hearing impairment shall provide the teacher with 1. Development and characteristics of learners; 2. Instructional strategies; 3. Learning environments and social interactions; 4. Instructional planning; 5. Assessment; 6. Collaboration. | |
| Licensure Dependent on an Exam? | PRAXIS Special Education: Foundational Knowledge (5355), Qualifying score: 145 | |
| Additional requirements specific to Part C? | Attendance at the Message ReVITALIZED: Journey II training is required of all new vendors and other new disciplinary staff (defined as direct service providers, therapists, and contract staff) within one year of employment. | |