18VAC85-20-120: Prerequisites to licensure

Every applicant for licensure shall:

1. Meet the educational requirements specified in 18VAC85-20-121 or 18VAC85-20-122 and the examination requirements as specified for each profession in 18VAC85-20-140;

2. File the complete application and appropriate fee as specified in 18VAC85-20-22 with the executive director of the board; and

3. File the required credentials with the executive director as specified in this subdivision:

a. Graduates of an approved institution shall file:

(1) Documentary evidence that the applicant received a degree from the institution; and

(2) A chronological record of all professional activities since graduation from professional school or the last 10 years, whichever is less.

b. Graduates of an institution not approved by an accrediting agency recognized by the board shall file:

(1) Documentary evidence of education as required by 18VAC85-20-122;

(2) A translation made and endorsed by a consul or by a professional translating service of all such documents not in the English language; and

(3) A chronological record of all professional activities since graduation from professional school or the last 10 years, whichever is less.