Working in Arizona
Thinking about moving to Arizona? The following information is provided to assist you with becoming a licensed/certified professional in our state:
Educators
The Teacher Certification website, at the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) website, has all the current information that you need to get certified. The ADE can also be contacted at:
Arizona Department of Education
1535 W. Jefferson
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
(602) 542-4367
Occupational Therapists
The Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners (ABOTE) website has the information that you will need to practice in Arizona. The Forms section of the website includes downloadable forms and instructions. For more information, contact ABOTE at:
Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
4205 N. 7th Avenue, Suite 305
Phoenix AZ 85013
(602) 589-8352
Physical Therapists
The Arizona Board of Physical Therapy has information and applications available on their website. Click on the "Licensing and Applications" link on the left side of their web page. For more information, contact them at:
Arizona Board of Physical Therapy
4205 N 7th Avenue, Suite 208
Phoenix, AZ 85013
Phone: 602-274-0236
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) and Audiologists
The Arizona Department of Health Services is the governing body that licenses and regulates audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and speech-language pathology assistants. The initial application can be downloaded here (in PDF form). SLPs that want to work within the Arizona educational system should also apply for certification with the Arizona Department of Education. For more information, contact:
Arizona Department of Health Services
Division of Licensing
150 N. 18th Avenue
Suite 460
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 364-2079
(602) 364-4769 Fax
Arizona Department of Education
1535 W. Jefferson
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
(602) 542-4367
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
Find answers to frequently asked questions about speech language pathology assistants. Review the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) position statements, guidelines on the training, use, and supervision of SLPAs and find resources for supervisors of SLPAs.
School Psychologists
Certification for school psychologists is governed by the Arizona Department of Education. You can download applications and information here, or contact them for more information at:
Arizona Department of Education
1535 W. Jefferson
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
(602) 542-4367