ECPC Personnel Standards

Discipline: Audiologist
License/Certificate: Licensed Audiologist
State Department: Florida Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
State Department Hyperlink: https://floridasspeechaudiology.gov/licensing/audiologist/
Type of License/Certificate: Licensure/Certificate
Age Range: Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement: Doctorate with a major emphasis in audiology
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework: 300 clock hours supervised experience with at least 200 of the 300 hours in the area of audiology.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?: Praxis II Audiology, passing score= 170
Additional Req Part C: Audiologist must provide the following information: 1. Experience and Caseload 2. Children under three months of age: - At least one year of experience as a licensed audiologist - A minimum caseload of children under three years of age that comprises at least 10% of the total caseload. - A diagnosis of hearing loss in at least five children younger than 12 months; and - Hearing aid fitting for at least three children who are 12 months or younger or an agreement with another CMS approved audiologist to refer to for hearing aid fitting Children from three months to 36 months of age: - At least one year of experience as a licensed audiologist - A minimum caseload of children that comprises at least 25% of the total caseload. - Successful completion of hearing evaluation for a minimum of 20 children per year who have craniofacial anomalies and/or neurodevelopmental disorders. - Two written reports: One report must be a child under three months evaluated using auditory evoked potentials. Redact all identifying information in the report and supporting documentation The second report may be a child ranging in age from birth to 36 months.
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Discipline: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist
License/Certificate: Certification in the Area of Hearing Impaired
State Department: Florida Department of Education
State Department Hyperlink: https://www.fldoe.org/teaching/certification/certificate-subjects/administrative-rules/6a-4-0172.stml
Type of License/Certificate: Licensure/Certificate
Age Range: Kindergarten - 12th grade
Degree Level Requirement: Bachelor's degree
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?: Must pass all three portions of the Florida Teacher Certification Examination (FTCE) and Hearing Impaired K-12 (scaled score of 200)
Additional Req Part C: To be "credentialed" as a Florida Early Steps (Part C) provider, Hearing Specialists applicants must document one-year post-degree professional experience in early intervention. - One year of experience in early intervention equals 1600 hours of hands-on experience with children aged from birth up to 5 years-old with special needs and/or developmental delays and their families. Time spent in a practicum or internship situation (up to 400 hours) may apply toward the 1600 hours of hands on experience. - Without one-year experience: In lieu of one-year experience, you must complete the Early Steps Provider Mentorship Documentation Form within six months of being employed or contracted by a Local Early Steps. - Volunteer work is not considered professional experience for enrollment requirements - Practicum or internship experiences completed in a Local Early Steps within the past 18 months, that match those of the mentorship can be documented on the Early Steps Mentorship Documentation Form and apply to the mentorship. - Level II (FBI) Background Screening: This must be submitted to allow you to complete a mentorship, if required, and/or begin providing services.
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Discipline: Early Childhood Educator
License/Certificate: Certification in the Area of Preschool Education
State Department: Florida Department of Education
State Department Hyperlink: https://www.fldoe.org/teaching/certification/certificate-subjects/administrative-rules/6a-4-0141.stml
Type of License/Certificate: Licensure/Certificate
Age Range: Birth - 4 yrs
Degree Level Requirement: Bachelors
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework: Completion of twelve (12) semester hours to include integrated field experiences as specified below:(a) Credit in developmentally appropriate integrated curriculum and practices in programs serving infants, toddlers, and preschoolers; (b) Credit in diagnosis, assessment, and evaluation of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers;(c) Credit in the special needs of all infants, toddlers, and preschoolers; and (d) Credit in child guidance and management of the physical settings for programs serving infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?: Florida Teacher Certification Examination: Preschool Education Birth Age 4, Passing score= A scaled score of at least 200.
Additional Req Part C
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Discipline: Primary Educator
License/Certificate: Prekindergarten/Primary Education (Age Three through grade Three)
State Department: Florida Department of Education
State Department Hyperlink: https://www.fldoe.org/teaching/certification/certificate-subjects/administrative-rules/6a-4-0142.stml
Type of License/Certificate: Licensure/Certificate
Age Range: 3 years - 8 years
Degree Level Requirement: NA
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework: Completion of twelve (12) semester hours in prekindergarten/primary education to include integrated field experiences as specified below: (a) Credit in developmentally appropriate integrated curriculum and practices in programs serving children age five (5) through grade three (3); (b) Credit in diagnosis, assessment, and evaluation for children age five (5) through grade three (3); (c) Credit in special needs of children (age five [5] through grade [3]) and their families; and (d) Credit in child guidance and classroom management for children (age five [5] through grade three [3]).
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?: Florida Teacher Certification Examination (FTCE): Prekindergarten/Primary Education PK-3
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Discipline: Early Childhood Special Educator
License/Certificate: Prekindergarten Disabilities Endorsement
State Department: Florida Department of Education
State Department Hyperlink: https://www.fldoe.org/teaching/certification/certificate-subjects/administrative-rules/6a-4-01792.stml
Type of License/Certificate: Licensure/Certificate
Age Range: 3 yrs - 5 yrs
Degree Level Requirement: Bachelor's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?: Graduates of Florida state-approved teacher preparation programs must pass all three portions of the Florida Teacher Certification Examination (FTCE), to qualify for a Professional Florida Educator's Certificate.
Additional Req Part C: Infant/Toddler Developmental Specialist Certificate through Early Steps (as a non-licensed professional).
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Discipline: Family Therapist
License/Certificate: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
State Department: Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
State Department Hyperlink: https://floridasmentalhealthprofessions.gov/licensing/licensed-marriage-and-family-therapist/
Type of License/Certificate: Licensure/Certificate
Age Range: Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement: Master's degree with major emphasis in marriage and family therapy, or closely related field
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework: "Two (2) years of post-master’s supervised experience under the supervision of a board approved qualified supervisor. These hours must be documented on the Verification of Clinical Experience Form.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?: 1. Must pass the national examination developed by the Examination Advisory Committee of the Association of Marital and Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB) and Professional Examination Services. (If you have passed the TX, OH or the CA written/oral exam [offered prior to April 2014], you are exempt from passing the national exam FL requires). 2. Must complete an eight-hour laws and rules course from a board approved provider. Must complete a two-hour prevention of medical errors course from a board approved provider. 3. Must complete a three hour HIV/AIDS course and two hour domestic violence course from a board approved provider within six months of licensure. 4. Must also pass a theory and practice examination provided by the department for this purpose.
Additional Req Part C: One year of post-degree professional, discipline specific experience that must be hands-on experience with children aged from birth up to 60 months old that have special needs and/or developmental delays. Mentorship is required for providers (with the exception of associates and assistants) who do not have one year of post degree professional early intervention experience.
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Discipline: Nurse
License/Certificate: Registered Nurse (RN)
State Department: Florida Department of Health
State Department Hyperlink: https://floridasnursing.gov/licensing/licensed-practical-nurse-registered-nurse-by-examination/
Type of License/Certificate: Licensure/Certificate
Age Range: Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement: Associate's degree in nursing
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?: National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN); pass/fail
Additional Req Part C: One year of post-degree professional, discipline specific experience that must be hands-on experience with children aged from birth up to 60 months old that have special needs and/or developmental delays. Mentorship is required for providers (with the exception of associates and assistants) who do not have one year of post degree professional early intervention experience.
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Discipline: Occupational Therapist
License/Certificate: Licensed Occupational Therapist
State Department: Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
State Department Hyperlink: https://floridasoccupationaltherapy.gov/licensing/occupational-therapist/
Type of License/Certificate: Licensure/Certificate
Age Range: Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement: Have graduated from an accredited occupational therapy program accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework: Have completed 24 weeks of supervised fieldwork experience at a recognized educational institution or a training program approved by the education institution where you met the academic requirements
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?: Have passed an examination approved by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) for occupational therapists.
Additional Req Part C: To be "credentialed" as a Florida Early Steps (Part C) provider, must have one year of post-degree professional, discipline specific experience that must be hands-on experience with children aged from birth up to 60 months old that have special needs and/or developmental delays. Mentorship is required for providers (with the exception of associates and assistants) who do not have one year of post degree professional early intervention experience.
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Discipline: Physical Therapist
License/Certificate: Licensed Physical Therapist
State Department: Florida Board of Physical Therapy
State Department Hyperlink: https://floridasphysicaltherapy.gov/
Type of License/Certificate: Licensure/Certificate
Age Range: Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement: Doctorate
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?: 1. National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE), Passing Score= 600 2. Florida Laws and Rules 1. National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE), Passing Score= 600 2. Florida Laws and Rules (Jurisprudence Exam; pass/fail
Additional Req Part C: One year of post-degree professional, discipline specific experience that must be hands-on experience with children aged from birth up to 60 months old that have special needs and/or developmental delays. Mentorship is required for providers (with the exception of associates and assistants) who do not have one year of post degree professional early intervention experience.
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Discipline: Psychologist
License/Certificate: Licensed Psychologist
State Department: Florida Department of Health
State Department Hyperlink: https://floridaspsychology.gov/licensing/psychologist-licensure-by-examination/
Type of License/Certificate: Licensure/Certificate
Age Range: Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement: Doctorate in psychology from an APA accredited institution
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework: A total of 4000 hours of supervised experience. The Board accepts the doctoral level psychology internship in satisfaction of the first 2000 hours of the required experience. Applicants must complete the remaining 2000 hours as post-doctoral supervised experience according to the requirements of Rule 64B19-11.005, Florida Administrative Code. Bifurcation/Examination applicants may sit for the required examinations while completing any outstanding hours of the required post-doctoral supervised experience.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?: A passing score on the State of Florida’s psychology laws and rules examination is required along with passage of the EPPP administered by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB)
Additional Req Part C: To be "credentialed" as a Florida Early Steps (Part C) provider, must have one year of post-degree professional, discipline specific experience that must be hands-on experience with children aged from birth up to 60 months old that have special needs and/or developmental delays. Mentorship is required for providers (with the exception of associates and assistants) who do not have one year of post degree professional early intervention experience.
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Discipline: School Psychologist
License/Certificate: Certified School Psychologist
State Department: Florida Board of Psychology
State Department Hyperlink: https://www.fldoe.org/teaching/certification/certificate-subjects/administrative-rules/6a-4-0311.stml
Type of License/Certificate: Licensure/Certificate
Age Range: PK- 12th grade
Degree Level Requirement: A doctorate degree with a specialization in school psychology; a degree from a specialist-level program of study (e.g., EdS, PsyS, CAGS, Master’s); a valid credential as a Nationally Certified School Psychologist; or a doctorate degree from a specialist-level program of study in clinical psychology or counseling psychology
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework: Completion of a twelve-hundred (1200) hour, supervised internship with at least six-hundred (600) hours completed in an elementary or secondary school setting.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?: Florida Teacher Certification Examination: School Psychologist PK-12 with a scaled score of at least 200
Additional Req Part C: To be "credentialed" as a Florida Early Steps (Part C) provider, must have one year of post-degree professional, discipline specific experience that must be hands-on experience with children aged from birth up to 60 months old that have special needs and/or developmental delays. Mentorship is required for providers (with the exception of associates and assistants) who do not have one year of post degree professional early intervention experience.
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Discipline: Social Worker
License/Certificate: Licensed Clinical Social Worker
State Department: Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
State Department Hyperlink: https://floridasmentalhealthprofessions.gov/licensing/licensed-clinical-social-worker/
Type of License/Certificate: Licensure/Certificate
Age Range: Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement: Bachelor's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework: Must complete a supervised field placement as part of the master's program, during which the applicant provided clinical services directly to clients.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?: Association of Social Work Boards Clinical level exam
Additional Req Part C: Infant/Toddler Developmental Specialist Certificate through Early Steps (as a non-licensed professional): Certificate added onto degree, (Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in early childhood education or early childhood/special education, child and family development, family life specialist, communication sciences, psychology, or social work). If an ITDS applicant has an ITDS certificate from approved coursework or an approved waiver request for the ITDS modules for certification, the education requirement is: have a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, early childhood/special education, child and family development, family life specialist, communication sciences, psychology or social work. ITDS applicants with an ITDS certificate from an approved coursework or an approved waiver request, the work requirement is: have and be able to document one-year of post-degree professional experience in early intervention.
Additional Req Schools: Certified School Social Worker

Discipline: Social Worker
License/Certificate: Certified School Social Worker
State Department: Florida Department of Education
State Department Hyperlink: https://www.fldoe.org/teaching/certification/certificate-subjects/administrative-rules/6a-4-035.stml
Type of License/Certificate: Licensure/Certificate
Age Range: PK - 12th grade
Degree Level Requirement: A master’s or higher degree with a graduate major in social work
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework: Three-hundred (300) hours or more of field placement in a K-12 school setting
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
Additional Req Part C: Infant/Toddler Developmental Specialist Certificate through Early Steps (as a non-licensed professional): Certificate added onto degree, (Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in early childhood education or early childhood/special education, child and family development, family life specialist, communication sciences, psychology, or social work). If an ITDS applicant has an ITDS certificate from approved coursework or an approved waiver request for the ITDS modules for certification, the education requirement is: have a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, early childhood/special education, child and family development, family life specialist, communication sciences, psychology or social work. ITDS applicants with an ITDS certificate from an approved coursework or an approved waiver request, the work requirement is: have and be able to document one-year of post-degree professional experience in early intervention.
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Discipline: Speech Language Pathologist
License/Certificate: Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
State Department: Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
State Department Hyperlink: https://floridasspeechaudiology.gov/licensing/speech-language-pathologist/
Type of License/Certificate: Licensure/Certificate
Age Range: Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement: Master’s degree or completion of the academic requirements of a doctoral program, with a major emphasis in speech-language pathology
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework: 300 clock hours of supervised experience with at least 200 hours in the area of speech-language pathology
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?: Praxis II Speech-Language Pathology exam, passing score= 600
Additional Req Part C: One year of post-degree professional, discipline specific experience that must be hands-on experience with children aged from birth up to 60 months old that have special needs and/or developmental delays. Mentorship is required for providers (with the exception of associates and assistants) who do not have one year of post degree professional early intervention experience. Speech Language Pathologists with provisional license are required to complete the Early Steps Mentorship.
Additional Req Schools: Specialization Requirements for Certification in the Area of Speech-Language Impaired (Grades K-12)--Academic Class. (1) Completion of the following education courses to satisfy the courses required in paragraph (2)(a) of Rule 6A-4.006, FAC. (a) Three (3) semester hours in survey of exceptional student education, and (b) Three (3) semester hours in school organization or general curriculum which includes the elementary and secondary instructional levels. (2) Completion of specialization requirements by one of the following plans: (a) Plan One. A master's or higher degree with a graduate major in speech-language pathology, (b) Plan Two. A valid license in speech-language pathology issued pursuant to Chapter 468, Part I, Florida Statutes. Appropriate documentation to the Department shall be a letter of verification of licensure from the issuing agency. (c) Plan Three. A valid certificate of clinical competence issued by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association. Appropriate documentation to the Department shall be a letter of verification from the issuing agency, or (d) Plan Four. A master's or higher degree with a minimum of sixty (60) semester hours of college credit in speech-language pathology, and three hundred (300) clock hours of supervised clinical practice to include one hundred fifty (150) clock hours at the graduate level. The supervised clinical practice shall include each of the following areas: evaluation of speech and language problems; management of language disorders in children; management of disorders of articulation, fluency, and voice; and assessment and management of auditory disorders. Appropriate documentation to the Department shall be a letter of verification from a designated official of the training institution. Thirty (30) semester hours of the minimum required college credit in speech-language pathology shall be graduate credit and shall include the following: 1. Three (3) semester hours of graduate credit in each of the following: a. Evaluation of speech, language, and hearing disorders; b. Management of articulation disorders; c. Management of fluency disorders; d. Management of voice disorders; and e. Management of auditory disorders; and 2. Six (6) semester hours of graduate credit in management of language disorders of children.

Discipline: Speech Language Pathologist
License/Certificate: Certification in the Area of Speech-Language Impaired
State Department: Florida Department of Education
State Department Hyperlink: https://www.fldoe.org/teaching/certification/certificate-subjects/administrative-rules/6a-4-0176.stml
Type of License/Certificate: Licensure/Certificate
Age Range: Kindergarten - 12th grade
Degree Level Requirement: A master's or higher degree with a graduate major in speech-language pathology
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework: Three hundred (300) clock hours of supervised clinical practice to include one hundred fifty (150) clock hours at the graduate level. The supervised clinical practice shall include each of the following areas: evaluation of speech and language problems; management of language disorders in children; management of disorders of articulation, fluency, and voice; and assessment and management of auditory disorders.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
Additional Req Part C: One year of post-degree professional, discipline specific experience that must be hands-on experience with children aged from birth up to 60 months old that have special needs and/or developmental delays. Mentorship is required for providers (with the exception of associates and assistants) who do not have one year of post degree professional early intervention experience. Speech Language Pathologists with provisional license are required to complete the Early Steps Mentorship.
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Discipline: Vision Specialist
License/Certificate: Certification in the Area of Visually Impaired
State Department: Florida Department of Education
State Department Hyperlink: https://www.fldoe.org/teaching/certification/certificate-subjects/administrative-rules/6a-4-0178.stml
Type of License/Certificate: Licensure/Certificate
Age Range: Kindergarten - 12th grade
Degree Level Requirement: Bachelors Degree
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?: Must pass all three portions of the Florida Teacher Certification Examination (FTCE) and Visually Impaired K-12 (scaled score of 200)
Additional Req Part C: To be "credentialed" as a Florida Early Steps (Part C) provider, Vision Specialist applicants must document one-year post-degree professional experience in early intervention.
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Standards for Florida (FL)

Audiologist (Audiologist)

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist (Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist)

Early Childhood Educator (Early Childhood Educator)

Primary Educator (Primary Educator)

Early Childhood Special Educator (Early Childhood Special Educator)

Family Therapist (Family Therapist)

Nurse (Nurse)

Occupational Therapist (Occupational Therapist)

Physical Therapist (Physical Therapist)

Psychologist (Psychologist)

School Psychologist (School Psychologist)

Social Worker (Social Worker)

Social Worker (Social Worker)

Speech Language Pathologist (Speech Language Pathologist)

Speech Language Pathologist (Speech Language Pathologist)

Vision Specialist (Vision Specialist)