Important Notice regarding Paper Applications (select link): 
DC Health No Longer Accepting Paper Applications (Beginning June 14, 2021)

ONLINE LICENSING APPLICATIONS
DC Health’s online licensing application system is now LIVE. (See link below.)

https://doh.force.com/dchealthrenewals/s/portal-page

2022 ONLINE RENEWAL IS LIVE:
 Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Online Renewal
Select this link to renew:  
https://dohlicenseinfo.secure.force.com/dchealthrenewals

The District of Columbia Department of Health, Health Regulation and Licensing Administration (HRLA) is excited to announce the opening of our new online licensing system. Effective immediately, any healthcare provider interested in applying for a new health professional license or renewing, reinstating, or reactivating an existing license may do so by going to the below link and submitting an online application. All users are strongly encouraged to review the instructions before beginning the process.

***COVID-19 UPDATES***

For the most up to date information on the District's response to COVID-19, including information on best practices and recommended guidelines, please go to coronavirus.dc.gov.

Documents: All HRLA related documents should be mailed to 899 North Capitol Street NE Washington, DC 20002 or if you are already in contact with a Health Licensing Specialist (HLS), please forward any official documents to said HLS via email: [email protected] 

Updates: Individuals may call the Processing Center at 1 (877) 672-2174 to get an update on their pending applications. 

Need to contact the Board of Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology? Send an email to: [email protected]. 

The DC Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology regulates the practice of audiology and speech-language pathology. The Board advises the Mayor and administers and enforces the law. The Board also evaluates applicants' qualifications, administers exams, recommends standards and procedures, issues licenses; receives and reviews complaints; requests investigations, conduct hearings, and issues subpoenas.

The Board is appointed by the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the council. The Board consists of seven DC residents, including a chair: two audiologists, two speech-language pathologists, one otolaryngologist, and two consumer members. Professional members must have been engaged in practice for at least three years preceding the appointment. The consumer member must be at least 18 years old, with no affiliation with either the practice of audiology or the practice of speech-language pathology, or other health professions. Licenses expire on December 31 of even year.

Application Checklist 

• Audiology Checklist
• Audiology Assistant Checklist
• SLP-Clinical Fellow Checklist
• Speech Language Pathology Checklist
• Speech Language Pathology Assistant Checklist
• Supervisor Pratice Form

BOARD MEETINGS
The Board meets quarterly on the third Monday. Please note that meeting dates can change.

The Board plans to meet:

• December 19, 2022

In 2023, the Board plans to meet on the following dates:

• March 20, 2023
• June 19, 2023 (Due to holiday, this date will be changed.)
• September 18, 2023
• December 18, 2023

Discipline

• File a Complaint 
• Disciplinary Action Taken (to come)

Policy Statements