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Virginia’s Enhanced Occupational andProfessional Licensure Process forMilitary SpousesSecretariat of Veterans & Defense Affairs1
Overview of MilitaryInstallations inVirginia2
Personnel & Veterans in VirginiaMilitary Overview of the CommonwealthVeteran Overview of the Commonwealth 30 military Installations & Facilities; 7th Largest Pop. of Veterans ( 714,000);2ndlargest assignment of active duty personnel; Largest assignment of U.S. Navy personnel; Approx. 20k active duty transitioned in 2019; “Best State for Military Retirees,” in 2019; Fastest Growing # of Women Veterans; 8th most diverse group of veterans (31% non-white); Greatest # of Veterans in the workforce (per cap). 1 of 6 states to be named by U.S. CoC an “MSEEZ.”Courtesy: DMDC, DEC2019Total Uniformed Service Members: 156,805Courtesy: DoD, MOS, SPLOTotal Active Duty Spouses: 54,823Total Guard/Reserve Spouses: 23,308Total Active Duty Children: 107,960Total Active Duty Children:36,5863
Virginia’s Expedited Occupational & Professional Licensure ofMilitary SpousesBottom Line Up Front:1: Virginia was one of the first states to adoptan expedited license process;2.Currently, Virginia is one of nine states thatare leaders in expedited & temporarylicensure of mil. spouses.Courtesy: U.S. Dept. of LaborThe IssueDue to the nature and frequency of reassignments and relocation moves, military spouses are thrust into changing their residency andemployment circumstances. Previously, their occupational and professional license requirements and portability changed with each newassignment, causing military families valuable time and earned income as military spouses came into compliance. Ensuring military familiesexperience a seamless transition between their assignments is a top priority in Virginia.History of Virginia’s ProcessIn 2012, Virginia became one of the leading states to establish an expedited application process and automatic temporary license for theoccupational and professional licensure for military spouses who accompany their active duty service member assigned to installations in theCommonwealth: 2012: Legislation establishes an expedited licensure application process and a six-month temporary license within 30 days of receipt; 2014: General Assembly reduces the time applicants need to wait from 30 days to 20 days; 2016: General Assembly increases the length of the issued temporary license from 6 months to 12 months.Virginia's Previous ProcessVa. Code § 54.1-119, assigns the Virginia Department of Occupational & Professional Regulation (DPOR) and the Department of HealthProfessions (DHP) as the two agencies responsible for overseeing the implementation of this expedited process. A military spouse files an application with the agency after receipt of their service member spouse’s PCS orders.The agency has 20 days to determine whether the military spouse’s license is “substantially equivalent;”If YES, the applicant is granted a full Virginia License.If NO, the agency and boards automatically issues a 1-year temporary license; the parties then will work with the applicant to remedy anyissues identified.4
Improving Virginia’s Existing ProcessIdentified Issues:1.) Previously, the law only applied to the spouses of service members who wereassigned to active duty installations in the Commonwealth; Left out an assumed large number of military spouses residing in theCommonwealth, but whose spouses were assigned to an installation in asurrounding jurisdiction; Out of State, but Assigned vs In-state, and Assigned?2.) The law did NOT apply to the spouses of Virginia National Guardsmen whodeployed on Title 10 orders;3.) Lacked explicit Licensing Board Waiver Authority;4.) Did not address the needs of spouses of transitioning service members.5
Improving Virginia’s Existing ProcessEffects of Passed Legislation (HB967 / SB981)1.) Added eligibility to the spouses of service members assigned to installations in allsurrounding jurisdictions;2.) Included the spouses of National Guardsmen whose service member spousereceives Title 10 orders;3.) Included the spouses of Veterans transitioned from active duty (within 1 year);4.) Empowered Virginia Licensing Boards explicit and enhanced authority to waive“time in practice requirements.”6
List of Occupations Eligible for Expedited & Temporary Licensure inVirginiaDept. of Health ProfessionsAnistrator-In-TrainingAdvanced Certified Nurse AideALF-Administrator-In-TrainingApplied PsychologistAssistant Behavior AnalystAssisted Living Facility AdministratorAssisted Living Facility PreceptorAssociate Social WorkerAthletic TrainerAudiologistAuthorization to PrescribeBehavior AnalystBusiness Controlled Substances RegistrationCertified Nurse AideCertified Substance Abuse CounselorChiropractorClinical Nurse SpecialistClinical PsychologistConscious/Moderate SedationContinuing Education ProviderCosmetic Procedure CertificationCourtesy CardCrematoriesCSAC SuperviseeDeep Sedation/General AnesthesiaDental Assistant IIDental FacultyDental HygienistDental Hygienist FacultyDental Restricted VolunteerDental TeacherDental Temporary PermitDentistDentist Restricted PermitDentist-Temporary ResidentDentist-Volunteer RegistrationDirect Access CertificationEmbalmerEnteral Conscious/Moderate SedationEquine Dental TechnicianFuneral Branch EstablishmentFuneral DirectorFuneral EstablishmentFuneral Service InternFuneral Service LicenseeGenetic CounselorHumane SocietyInterns & ResidentsLicensed AcupuncturistLicensed Baccalaureate Social WorkerLicensed Clinical Social WorkerLicensed Marriage and Family TherapistLicensed Massage TherapistLicensed Master’s Social WorkerLicensed MidwifeLicensed Nurse PractitionerLicensed Practical NurseLicensed Professional CounselorLimited Radiologic TechnologistLimited Use Pharmacy TechnicianMedical Equipment SupplierMedication AideMedicine & SurgeryMobile Dental FacilityNH-Administrator-in-TrainingNon-resident ManufacturerNon-resident Medical Equipment SupplierNon-resident Outsourcing FacilityNon-resident PharmacyNon-resident Wholesale DistributorNon-restricted ManufacturerNursing Home AdministratorNursing Home PreceptorOccupational TherapistOccupational Therapy AssistantOptometrist-Non Therapeutic Pharmaceutical AgentsOptometrist-TPA CertifiedOral/Maxillofacial Surgeon RegistrationOsteopathy & SurgeryPermitted PhysicianPharmacistPharmacyPharmacy InternPharmacy TechnicianPharmacy Technician Training ProgramPhysical TherapistPhysical Therapist AssistantPhysician AssistantPhysician Selling Controlled SubstancesPhysician Selling Drugs LocationPodiatryPolysomnographic TechnologistProfessional DesignationProvisional Speech-Language PathologistQualified Mental Health Prof-AdultQualified Mental Health Prof-ChildRadiologic TechnologistRadiologist AssistantRegistered NurseRegistered Peer Recovery SpecialistRegistered Physician For CBD/THC-A OilRegistered Social WorkerRehabilitation ProviderResident in CounselingResident in Marriage and Family TherapyResident in PsychologyResident in Substance Abuse TreatmentRespiratory TherapistRestricted ManufacturerRestricted VolunteerSchool PsychologistSchool Psychologist-LimitedSchool Speech-Language PathologistSex Offender Treatment ProviderSpeech-Language PathologistSubstance Abuse Counseling AssistantSubstance Abuse Treatment PractitionerSupervisee in Clinical Social WorkSupervisee in Social WorkSurface Transport & Removal ServicesSurgical AssistantSurgical TechnologistTemporary Conscious/Moderate SedationThird Party Logistics ProviderTrainee for Qualified Mental Health ProfUniversity Limited LicenseVeterinarianVeterinary Establishment - AmbulatoryVeterinary Establishment - StationaryVeterinary FacultyVeterinary Intern/ResidentVeterinary TechnicianWarehouserWholesale DistributorDept. of Professional &Occupational RegulationArchitectsAsbestos WorkersAuctioneersBackflow Prevention Device Workers (Tradesmen)BarbersBody PiercersBoxers (Professional)Branch PilotsCemetery SalespersonsCommon Interest Community ManagersContractorsCosmetologistsElectricians (Tradesmen)Elevator Mechanics (Tradesmen)EstheticiansFair HousingGas Fitters (Tradesmen)GeologistsHearing Aid SpecialistsHome InspectorsHVAC (Tradesmen)Interior DesignersLandscape ArchitectsLand Surveyors & PhotogrammetristsLead Abatement WorkersMartial ArtistsNail TechniciansNatural Gas Auto Mechanics & TechniciansOnsite Sewage System ProfessionalsOpticiansPlumbers (Tradesmen)Polygraph ExaminersProfessional EngineersReal Estate AppraisersReal Estate Salespeople & BrokersResidential Building Energy AnalystsSoil Scientists, ProfessionalTattooistsWaste Management Facility OperatorsWastewater Works OperatorsWater Well System Providers (Tradesmen)Waterworks OperatorsWax TechniciansWetland DelineatorsWrestlers (Professional)To find out more, please visit:DPOR: http://www.dpor.virginia.gov/Military and Veterans Services/DHP: plyforaLicense/7
Enhanced Nursing LicensureCompact (eNLC)Courtesy: U.S. Dept. of LaborCourtesy: U.S. Dept. of Labor8
Personnel & Veterans in Virginia Military Overview of the Commonwealth 30 military Installations & Facilities; 2nd largest assignment of active duty personnel; Largest assignment of U.S. Navy personnel; Approx. 20k active duty transitioned in 2019; "Best State for Military Retirees," in 2019; 1 of 6 states to be named by U.S. CoC an "MSEEZ."
