ECPC Personnel Standards

Discipline: Audiologist
License/Certificate: Licensed Audiologist
State Department: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
State Department Hyperlink: https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bpl/health/hp-lic-health-prof/audiologist
Type of License/Certificate: Licensure/Certificate
Age Range: Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement: Master's or doctoral degree in audiology from an accredited educational program
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework: 9 months (1,080 clock hours) minimum of supervised clincal audiology experience
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?: Praxis Series II test or the National Teacher's Exam in Audiology
Additional Req Part C
Additional Req Schools

Discipline: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist
License/Certificate: Hearing Specialist Special Education Endorsement
State Department: Michigan Department of Education
State Department Hyperlink: https://www.michigan.gov/mde/Services/ed-serv/ed-cert/cert-guidance
Type of License/Certificate: Licensure/Certificate
Age Range: 3 yrs - 12th grade
Degree Level Requirement: Bachelor's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework: A minimum of 60 clock hours in programs with students who are deaf or hard of hearing utilizing various communication modes, both manual and oral.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?: Michigan Test for Teacher Certification. Passing score=220 or higher
Additional Req Part C
Additional Req Schools

Discipline: Early Childhood Educator
License/Certificate: Early Childhood pK-General and Special Education
State Department: Michigan Department of Education
State Department Hyperlink: https://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-5683_14795_83462---,00.html
Type of License/Certificate: Licensure/Certificate
Age Range: Birth - 8 yrs
Degree Level Requirement: Bachelor's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework: Must complete a directed student teaching experience for a minimum of 12 weeks and a minimum of six semester credit hours.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?: Michigan Test for Teacher Certification. Passing score=220 or higher
Additional Req Part C
Additional Req Schools

Discipline: Early Childhood Special Educator
License/Certificate: Teacher Certification with Early Childhood (General and Special Education) Endorsement
State Department: Michigan Department of Education
State Department Hyperlink: https://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-5683_14795_83462---,00.html
Type of License/Certificate: Licensure/Certificate
Age Range: Birth - 8 yrs
Degree Level Requirement: Bachelor's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework: Must complete not less than 8 weeks of directed student teaching in the specific area of impairment. Not less than a 180-hour practicum in the specific area of impairment is required for each additional endorsement.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?: Michigan Test for Teacher Certification. Passing score=220 or higher
Additional Req Part C
Additional Req Schools

Discipline: Family Therapist
License/Certificate: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
State Department: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
State Department Hyperlink: https://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-27417_27529_27538---,00.html
Type of License/Certificate: Licensure/Certificate
Age Range: Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement: Master's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework: Must have a minimum of 300 direct client contact hours in supervised clinical marriage and family therapy experience, at least half of which were completed in a setting in which families, couples, or subsystems of families were physically present in the therapy room.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?: Must pass the National Examination in Marital and Family Therapy ; Pass/Fail
Additional Req Part C
Additional Req Schools

Discipline: Nurse
License/Certificate: Licensed Registered Nurse
State Department: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
State Department Hyperlink: https://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-27417_27529_27542---,00.html
Type of License/Certificate: Licensure/Certificate
Age Range: Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement: Associate's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?: NCLEX-RN Exam: pass/fail
Additional Req Part C
Additional Req Schools: Standard school nurse certificate. Rule 8. (1) A standard school nurse certificate may be issued, after July 1, 1975, upon request of the employing school district to an applicant who holds a currently valid Michigan license as a registered nurse and presents evidence of completion of the following requirements: (a) Two years of work experience in public health or school nursing practice. (b) Fifteen semester hours of work in areas of theoretical and practical knowledge as outlined in R 340.1165. (2) A standard school nurse certificate is valid for 3 years and may be renewed for 1 additional 3-year period upon recommendation of the employing school district if the holder has completed a total of 24 semester hours of course work outlined in R 340.1165. An additional 3 years' renewal may be given upon recommendation of the employing school district if the holder has completed a total of 36 semester hours of course work outlined in R 340.1165. (3) This rule is in effect as long as the applicant holds a currently valid Michigan license as a registered nurse.

Discipline: Occupational Therapist
License/Certificate: Licensed Occupational Therapist
State Department: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
State Department Hyperlink: https://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-27417_27529_27545---,00.html
Type of License/Certificate: Licensure/Certificate
Age Range: Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement: Master's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?: (1) Passage of the Occupational Therapist Certification Exam (completed within 3 years preceding the date application is filed), administered by NBCOT. (2) Passage of Michigan Jurisprudence Exam (pass= 75%, 21 out of 28 questions) through PSI.
Additional Req Part C
Additional Req Schools

Discipline: Physical Therapist
License/Certificate: Licensed Physical Therapist
State Department: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
State Department Hyperlink: https://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-27417_27529_27549---,00.html
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?: National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) & Michigan Jurisprudence Exam The passing score on the exam is 75% (21/28).
Additional Req Part C
Additional Req Schools

Discipline: Psychologist
License/Certificate: Licensed Psychologist
State Department: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Michigan Board of Psychology
State Department Hyperlink: https://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-27417_27529_27552---,00.html
Type of License/Certificate: Licensure/Certificate
Age Range: Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement: Doctorate
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework: 2,000-hour internship was completed during the doctorate degree program. A fully licensed psychologist must supervise the internship. The supervisor must list the duties performed including assessment (testing), evaluation, and treatment and verify that the duties were performed in an organized health care setting. The applicant must meet individually and in person with the supervisor for at least 8 hours per month during the internship. The applicant is required to work at least 20 hours per week in the internship program.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?: Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) exam, passing score 500 for a full (doctoral) psychologist license
Additional Req Part C
Additional Req Schools: "An individual who is a fully licensed psychologist by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) may be employed as a school psychologist according to R340.1799e of the Special Education Administrative (SEA) Rules. SEA Credential: 1. Preliminary School Psychologist Certificate: Requires a minimum of 45 graduate semester hours (not including internship) in an approved program towards a school psychologist credential. Also requires at least a 600 hour internship with school-age students (of which at least 300 must be in a school setting under the supervision of a person holding a Michigan school psychologist credential). 2. School Psychologist Certificate: Requires a valid Preliminary School Psychologist Certificate and a specialist degree or equivalent in school psychology from an institution with an approved program. It also requires an additional minimum of 15 graduate semester hours in school psychology, including an internship, in addition to the 45 credit hours required for the preliminary certificate. In addition to the 600 clock hours required for the preliminary certificate, a minimum 600-clock-hour supervised internship is required with school-age pupils in an approved school psychologist program, 300 clock hours of which shall be in a school setting. The NCSP is accepted as a route to obtain this credential.

Discipline: School Psychologist
License/Certificate: School Psychologist Certificate
State Department: Michigan Department of Education
State Department Hyperlink: https://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-5683_14795---,00.html
Type of License/Certificate: Licensure/Certificate
Age Range: Graduate Degree (Not specified)
Degree Level Requirement: Not Specified
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework: For a Preliminary Certificate a candidate must complete a supervised internship of not less than 600 hours under the supervision of a certified school psychologist. At least 300 of these hours must have been in a school setting. To receive the standard certificate, candidates will need 15 semester hours beyond requirements for the preliminary certificate and a total of 1,200 hours of internship; at least 600 must have been completed in a school setting.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
Additional Req Part C
Additional Req Schools: A psychologist who is “fully licensed” by the Michigan State Board can be authorized to serve as a school psychologist as per Special Education Rule R340.1799e. "Fully Licensed" professional psychologists hold doctoral degrees in psychology or in related fields. They have completed 2,000 hours of internship and 2,000 hours of postdoctoral supervised practice. They have passed the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) and are eligible for private practice or employment in any of many settings.

Discipline: Social Worker
License/Certificate: Licensed Bachelor's Social Worker
State Department: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
State Department Hyperlink: https://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-27417_27529_27554---,00.html
Type of License/Certificate: Licensure/Certificate
Age Range: Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement: Bachelor's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework: A total of 4,000 of post-degree supervised work experience
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?: ASWB Bachelor's Exam
Additional Req Part C
Additional Req Schools: A request for full approval as a school social worker may be initiated by the employer (LEA/PS/ISD/State Agency) for a candidate who has met the following training requirements: A master's degree from a graduate school of social work program approved by the Michigan State Board of Education. A minimum of a 500 clock hour supervised social work practicum. A previous recommendation for temporary approval from an approved Michigan university school of social work training program. Documentation from the employer of the satisfactorily completion of 1 year as a school social worker with direction from a fully approved school social worker. The one year (1.0 FTE) of successful experience as a school social worker must be gained while under temporary or continuing temporary approval as a school social worker.

Discipline: Speech Language Pathologist
License/Certificate: Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
State Department: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
State Department Hyperlink: https://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-27417_27529_53664---,00.html
Type of License/Certificate: Licensure/Certificate
Age Range: Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement: Master's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework: 9 months (1,260 hours) Supervised Post-graduate clinical experience
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?: Praxis Series II Test in Speech-Language Pathology with a passing score of 600
Additional Req Part C
Additional Req Schools: Speech-Language Pathologists in elementary or secondary schools must have a Master's Degree meet the standards for a teacher certification, and be qualified to work with handicapped children. Speech-Language Pathologists must decide while in school, if they will work in a clinical setting or in the schools. If working in the schools, they will need teacher certification. Must obtain Speech and Language Endorsement with Michigan teaching certification.

Discipline: Vision Specialist
License/Certificate: Visual Impairment Special Education Endorsement
State Department: Michigan Department of Education
State Department Hyperlink: https://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-5683_14795---,00.html
Type of License/Certificate: Licensure/Certificate
Age Range: 3 yrs - 12th grade
Degree Level Requirement: Bachelor's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework: Must complete not less than 8 weeks of directed student teaching in the specific area of impairment. Not less than a 180-hour practicum in the specific area of impairment is required for each additional endorsement.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?: Michigan Test for Teacher Certification. Passing score=220 or higher
Additional Req Part C
Additional Req Schools

Standards for Michigan (MI)

Audiologist (Audiologist)

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

Early Childhood Educator (Early Childhood 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)

Speech Language Pathologist (Speech Language Pathologist)

Vision Specialist (Vision Specialist)