Are graduates of the SLPA program guaranteed a license?
While the SLPA program at C.O.D. is approved by IDFPR, successful completion of the SLPA program does not guarantee licensure in the Illinois. Individuals in any of the following categories may have difficulty obtaining a license or may be denied licensure: individuals who have been convicted of a criminal offense in state or federal court; individuals who have been convicted of a felony; individuals who have or have had any disease that interferes with one’s ability to perform the essential functions of the profession; individuals who have been denied a professional license or privilege to sit for a licensing exam or had a license or permit disciplined by the State of Illinois or elsewhere; or individuals who have been discharged other than honorably by the armed services or from a city, county, state or federal position. Individuals with questions regarding their elligibility should contact IDFPR.
