SLP Licensing Requirements in Florida

The data shown below was gathered from state licensing boards or other regulatory organizations in charge of overseeing the speech-language pathology professions. Every year, the information is evaluated. Please be aware that laws, rules, and policies are subject to change at any time, so you should always contact your state for the most recent details.

Eligibility for licensure

  1. Completion of the academic prerequisites of a PhD program or a master’s degree with a focus on speech-language pathology.
    ● A minimum of sixty (60) semester hours, at least thirty-six (36) of which must be achieved in graduate-level courses, must be completed by applicants who were enrolled in an approved program before January 5, 2005.
    ● Applicants who began a program after January 5, 2005, must complete a minimum of 75 semester hours, with at least 36 of those hours having been acquired at the graduate level.
    ● 300 clock hours under supervision, at least 200 of which must be in the field of speech-language pathology.
  2. Nine (9) months of professional employment experience
  3. The Praxis exam must have been passed no more than three (3) years before the application deadline.
  4. An official transcript(s) must be delivered directly from the institution to the Board office and must state if a master’s or doctoral degree was awarded. Verification of the number of hours of supervised clinical practice must also be provided on the transcript if you did not complete a program that was approved by the Council for Higher Education.
  5. The Board must acquire proof proving that any education earned outside of the United States or Canada was completed at a facility equal to one that is accredited in the United States before it will evaluate it.

Examination

  • The Board hereby designates the Speech-Language Pathology Praxis Series Examination as the required test for licensure.
  • Anyone who wants to take the licensing exam to become a certified speech-language pathologist must apply directly to the Educational Testing Service, Praxis Series, Princeton, New Jersey.
  • For the purpose of obtaining a license, a passing score on the licensing exam is necessary. Such a score had to be acquired no more than three years prior to the application date.

Licensure by Endorsement

The following applicants will be endorsed by the Board as qualified for licensure:

● Hold a valid license or certificate to practice the profession for which the application is made in another state, if the criteria for issuance of such license were substantially equivalent to, or more stringent than, the licensure criteria in Florida at the time the license was issued, or
● Hold a current Board certification or a valid certificate of clinical competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Temporary License

  • All applicants for a license in speech-language pathology who do not have a minimum of 9 months of supervised professional employment experience and a passing score on the national examination must obtain a provisional license.
  • Provisional licenses are valid for 24 months or until a permanent license is obtained.

Continuing Education

As a condition for renewing a license or certificate, the board may prescribe continuing education, not to exceed 60 hours biennially in each area of licensure or certification, by rule.

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SLP Licensing Requirements in Illinois

The data shown below was gathered from state licensing boards or other regulatory organizations in charge of the SLP professions. Every year, the information is evaluated. Please be aware that laws, rules, and policies are subject to change at any time. You should always contact your state for the most recent details.

Eligibility for licensure

  1. Certification of a master’s or doctoral degree from a program that has been recognized by the Division and includes a clinical practicum of 375 hours for speech-language pathologists.
  2. If a candidate submits a verifiable letter from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association stating that the candidate has satisfied the academic and clinical experience requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence, the Division has determined that a foreign applicant can satisfy the requirement for a master’s degree in speech-language pathology.
  3. Pass the PRAXIS examination or a national examination recognized by the Department or certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Exam results must be sent directly from the testing centre to the Division.
  4. Certification of completion of the equivalent of 9 months of full-time supervised professional experience on forms issued by the Division.

Examination

  • The PRAXIS examination or a national exam recognized by the Department that assesses the theory and practice of the profession is required. This is required for licensure as a licensed speech-language pathologist.
  • Candidates for the exam must submit an application and payment to the specified testing agency directly.

Licensure by Endorsement

The following information must be included in an application for a license as a speech-language pathologist who has a license under the laws of another state in the United States.
1) Certification of a master’s or doctoral degree from a program that has been approved by the Division, on forms issued by the Division.
2) Certification of completion of the equivalent of 9 months of full-time supervised professional experience on forms provided by the Division.
3) The Division will accept a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association upon the Board’s recommendation.

Temporary License

  • When applying for an Illinois license, a person who currently holds a license from another state, territory, or the District of Columbia may practice speech language pathology for 90 days after the application date. Either this, or until the Department makes a decision, whichever comes first. This is provided they have their CCCs or an ABA certificate and there are no other disciplinary actions ongoing.
  • Before beginning the supervised professional experience, speech-language pathologists must receive a temporary license. Speech-language pathologists who have not yet received their master’s degree may apply for a temporary license. They may start their supervised professional experience without it for 120 days after the application date. Either this way, or until the Department makes a decision, whichever comes first.

Continuing Education

  • 20 hours of CE must be completed in order to renew a license in speech-language pathology.
  • A speech-language pathologist must show evidence that during the 2-year licensing cycle for which they are currently licensed, at least one clock hour of ethical training was finished.

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SLP Continuing Education Requirements in Illinois

CEUs are hours of instruction that can be obtained by finishing various “professional development” programs. They could also be called continuing education hours or maintenance hours for certificates.

In a broad sense, CEUs are obtained by successfully completing courses that teach students about subjects related to speech-language pathology. These could be conferences, webinars, podcasts, or videos. Some of these courses are only an hour long and focus on a single topic, while others are longer and cover more ground. In this blog, SLP Continuing Education Requirements in Illinois will be discussed.

Approved Providers for CEUs

Courses relevant to the scope of practice are available from the following providers:
● American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
● Board approved courses listed in CEBroker

Continuing Education Requirements

Speech-Language Pathology License
Renewal for the First Time: Speech Language Pathologists who renew their license for the first time and were licensed within six months or less of the conclusion of the biennial cycle are free from CE requirements.

Speech Language Pathologists who renew their license for the first time and were initially licensed between January 1 and June 30 of an odd year must complete 18 clinically related hours and a 2-hour course on medical mistake prevention.

Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists renewing their licences for the first time and who were first licensed between January 1 and December 31 of an even year must complete 30 credit hours, 18 of which must be clinically related, 10 non clinical hours, and a 2 hour course on medical error prevention.


Assistant In Speech-Language Pathology License
Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists renewing their licenses for the first time and who were first licensed between January 1 and December 31 of an even year must complete 30 credit hours, 18 of which must be clinically related, 10 non clinical hours, and a 2 hour course on medical error prevention.

If you are renewing your license for the first time and were licensed during the first half of the biennium, you must complete the 20 hours of authorized CE.

Continuing Education Audit System

Each month, the Department selects a random sample of license renewals for auditing. If the licensee is chosen for an audit, they will be notified when their renewal notice arrives. Following that, the licensee will be required to submit copies of certificates, transcripts, or other documentation to verify attendance, participation, and completion of continuing education requirements. Licenses will not be renewed unless and until continuing education requirements are met.

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SLP Continuing Education Requirements in Florida

CEUs are hours of instruction that can be obtained by finishing various “professional development” programs. They could also be called continuing education hours or maintenance hours for certificates.

In a broad sense, CEUs are obtained by successfully completing courses that teach students about subjects related to speech-language pathology. These could be conferences, webinars, podcasts, or videos. Some of these courses are only an hour long and focus on a single topic, while others are longer and cover more ground. In this blog, SLP Continuing Education Requirements in Florida will be discussed.

Approved Providers for CEUs

Courses relevant to the scope of practice are available from the following providers:
● American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
● Board approved courses listed in CEBroker

Continuing Education Requirements

Speech-Language Pathology License
Renewal for the First Time: Speech Language Pathologists who renew their license for the first time and were licensed within six months or less of the conclusion of the biennial cycle are free from CE requirements.

Speech Language Pathologists who renew their license for the first time and were initially licensed between January 1 and June 30 of an odd year must complete 18 clinically related hours and a 2-hour course on medical mistake prevention.

Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists renewing their licences for the first time and who were first licensed between January 1 and December 31 of an even year must complete 30 credit hours, 18 of which must be clinically related, 10 non clinical hours, and a 2 hour course on medical error prevention.

Assistant In Speech-Language Pathology License
Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists renewing their licenses for the first time and who were first licensed between January 1 and December 31 of an even year must complete 30 credit hours, 18 of which must be clinically related, 10 non clinical hours, and a 2 hour course on medical error prevention.

If you are renewing your license for the first time and were licensed during the first half of the biennium, you must complete the 20 hours of authorized CE.

Continuing Education Audit System

Each month, the Department selects a random sample of license renewals for auditing. If the licensee is chosen for an audit, they will be notified when their renewal notice arrives. Following that, the licensee will be required to submit copies of certificates, transcripts, or other documentation to verify attendance, participation, and completion of continuing education requirements. Licenses will not be renewed unless and until continuing education requirements are met.

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SLP Licensing Requirements in New York

State licensing boards or other regulatory organizations in charge of overseeing the speech-language pathology profession gathered the data shown below. Every year, the information is evaluated. Please be aware that laws, rules, and policies are subject to change at any time. You should always contact your state for the most recent details.

Eligibility for licensure in New York

  1. You must have earned a graduate degree in speech-language pathology from the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA)-accredited program, a New York State registered licensure qualifying institution, or its equivalent. Your educational program must result in a graduate degree from a college or university recognised by the Department.
  2. Fulfill 36 weeks of supervised experience in speech-language pathology by completing all conditions for the graduate degree.
  3. The supervised experience may be full- or part-time. Complete the supervised experience in speech-language pathology within four years with no more than two employers.

    ● Full-time: Consistent employment for at least 36 weeks, or a full school year, from September to June, with a minimum of 35 hours per week.

    ● Part-time: This is defined as having a minimum of 12 hours/week with one employer for a period of at least six months. Aggregate the part-time experience over no fewer than two days per week.
  4. A person who is qualified to supervise you at your place of employment must hold a New York State license. However, someone with the relevant American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence (ASHA) may supervise the experience gained outside of your state or in an exempt location, like a public or private school.

Examination Requirements in New York

To fulfill the examination requirement and get licensed as a speech-language pathologist, you must pass the Specialty Area test of the Praxis Series, Praxis II, given by the Educational Testing Service (ETS) in your license area.
● Candidates for the Speech-Language Pathology licence must pass the Praxis Exam 5331. The minimum passing grade considered on a scale of 100 to 200 is 162.
● ETS must send test results directly. Send your scores to agency code R7747.
● ETS keeps scores on file for ten years. ASHA may verify your results if the testing service is no longer able to provide them.

Licensure by Endorsement

An applicant seeking endorsement in speech-language pathology or audiology from another state must have completed a programme in the field that included a practicum and a minimum of 60 semester hours in the field, or the equivalent, have met the exam requirements, have two years of professional experience under their belt after receiving their licence in another jurisdiction and within the six years prior to this application, and hold certification for an accredited program.

Temporary License

It’s optional to hold a limited license in speech-language pathology. For circumstances that demand direct invoicing to Medicare programs, a Limited License was developed. Not all configurations demand direct invoicing. Eligible individuals conducting clinical or academic practice under the supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist can receive a limited license for the necessary time to meet the experience criteria for a professional license as a speech-language pathologist.

Continuing Education

An applicant must complete a minimum of 30 continuing competence hours during each triennial renewal term, and those who fail to meet these requirements may receive a one-year conditional registration at most.

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SLP Continuing Education Requirements in New York

CEUs are hours of instruction that can be obtained by finishing various “professional development” programs. They could also be called continuing education hours or maintenance hours for certificates.

In a broad sense, CEUs are obtained by successfully completing courses that teach students about subjects related to speech-language pathology. These could be conferences, webinars, podcasts, or videos. Some of these courses are only an hour long and focus on a single topic, while others are longer and cover more ground.

Approved Providers for CEUs

Courses relevant to the scope of practice are available from the following providers:
● American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
● New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NYSSLHA)

Continuing Education Requirements in New York

Speech-Language Pathology License
During each three-year registration cycle, each licensed speech-language pathologist and audiologist must complete 30 hours of continuing competency learning activities. At least 20 of these 30 hours must be completed in a “professional” area, with the remainder in a “related area.”


Dual License In Speech-Language Pathology And Audiology
Individuals who are licensed as both speech-language pathologists and audiologists may satisfy the continuing competency requirement by accumulating 20 “professional” hours in each discipline and an additional 10 hours in a “related” area. The “professional” hours cannot be applied to both professions, but the “related” hours can.

Continuing Education Audit System in New York

Each month, the Department selects a random sample of license renewals for auditing. If the licensee is chosen for an audit, they will be notified when their renewal notice arrives. Following that, the licensee will be required to submit copies of certificates, transcripts, or other documentation to verify attendance, participation, and completion of continuing education requirements. Licenses will not be renewed unless and until continuing education requirements are met.

Rollover Hours

Continuing competency hours are not transferable from one registration period to the next.

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SLP Licensing Requirements in Texas

The data shown below was gathered from state licensing boards or other regulatory organisations. Every year, the information is evaluated. Please be aware that laws, rules, and policies are subject to change at any time, so you should always contact your state for the most recent details. Outlined below are the SLP Licensing Requirements in Texas.

Eligibility for Licensure in Texas

  1. Possess a master’s degree or higher in at least one of the fields of communicative sciences or disorders. The national accrediting organization should accredit the program and the United States secretary of education should recognize it under the Higher Education Act of 1965, and the commission or department should approve it.
  2. Submit a transcript from a public or private university demonstrating successful completion of the following courses:
    ● Normal development and the use of speech, language, and hearing.
    ● The Evaluation, habilitation, and rehabilitation of speech, language, and hearing disorders.
    ● Speech-language pathology clinical practitioners’ work is supported by related professions.
  3. Have successfully completed at least 36 semester hours in courses that the college or university where the courses are taken accepts as credit toward a graduate degree, with at least 24 of those hours having to be in the profession for which the license is sought.
  4. Have accrued the minimum number of hours of supervised clinical practice. Individuals should present a range of communication impairments, as set forth by the commission by rule.
  5. Have finished the required full-time supervised professional experience, as outlined by commission rule, during which clinical practice in the primary profession for which the license is sought has been completed.

Examination Requirements

● To get a license, an applicant must:
(1) Pass an examination that has been authorized by the commission.
(2) Remit fees in accordance with the commission’s guidelines.
● At least twice a year, the department conducts an examination. By regulation, the commission will establish what constitutes acceptable exam performance.
● By rule, the commission may:
(1) Set up the testing administration methods.
(2) Require either an oral or written test, or both.
● A candidate may be required by regulation to take an examination in any academic or practical area of speech-language pathology that the commission deems acceptable. The implementation of speech-language pathology treatments or approaches may be subject to a professional skills and judgement examination as required by regulation by the commission.

Licensure by Endorsement

For internships that were done outside of the state, the supervisor’s master’s degree in the field of communication sciences and disorders must be submitted, as well as a copy of their current license to practice medicine in that state.

Temporary License

● The department may issue a provisional license to a candidate who holds a valid license as a speech-language pathologist in another state with licensing standards that are roughly equal to those of this chapter.
● Has passed a speech-language pathology or audiology-related national or other exam accepted by the department.
●A temporary license is valid until the department decides whether to grant or reject the holder’s request for a license.
● A provisional license holder’s application for a license must be processed by the department no later than 180 days after the date the provisional license was issued.
● If an applicant has the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s Certificate of Clinical Competence, they will be granted a license. They will not be required to take the examination.

Continuing Education

A license that has been issued for a two-year term must be renewed after 20 clock hours. For a license with a two-year duration, dual licensees must accrue 30 clock hours. Each renewal term, licensees must fulfil a minimum of two clock hours in ethics as part of their continuing education requirements. After September 1, 2020, a human trafficking prevention training course will be necessary for license renewals.

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SLP Continuing Education Requirements in Texas

You can obtain CEUs by finishing various “professional development” programs, which are hours of instruction. You could also call them continuing education hours or maintenance hours for certificates.
Students obtain CEUs by successfully completing courses that teach them about subjects related to speech-language pathology. These could be conferences, webinars, podcasts, or videos. Some of these courses are only an hour long and focus on a single topic, while others are longer and cover more ground. Elaborated below are the SLP Continuing Education Requirements in Texas.

Approved Providers for CEUs

Courses relevant to the scope of practice are available from the following providers:
● American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
● Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association (TSHA)

SLP Continuing Education Requirements in Texas

Speech-Language Pathology License
Speech-language pathologists must complete 20 clock hours (2 continuing education units) of continuing education, including 2 clock hours (0.2 continuing education units) in ethics.

Intern In Speech-Language Pathology License
An intern in speech-language pathology must complete 10 clock hours (1 continuing education unit) of continuing education, including 1 clock hour (0.1 continuing education unit) in ethics.

Assistant In Speech-Language Pathology License
A speech-language pathology assistant must complete 20 clock hours of continuing education (2 continuing education units), including 2 clock hours (0.2 continuing education units) in ethics.

Dual License In Speech-Language Pathology And Audiology
A dual licensee in speech-language pathology and audiology must complete 30 clock hours (3 continuing education units) of continuing education, including 2 clock hours (0.2 continuing education units) in ethics.

Continuing Education Audit System

Each month, the Department selects a random sample of license renewals for auditing. If the licensee is chosen for an audit, the auditor will notify them when their renewal notice arrives. Following that, the licensee will be required to submit copies of certificates, transcripts, or other documentation to verify attendance, participation, and completion of continuing education requirements. Licenses will not be renewed unless and until continuing education requirements are met.

Rollover Hours

You must apply earned continuing education hours in excess of the minimum requirement in a previous renewal period first to the current renewal period’s continuing education requirement.

● During a license period, a maximum of 10 additional clock hours may be accumulated and applied to the next consecutive renewal period. Two of the rollover hours’ ten additional clock hours may be in ethics.
● Dual speech-language pathology and audiology licensees may accrue up to 15 additional clock hours during a license period to be applied to the next consecutive renewal period.

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SLP California Licensing Requirements

The data shown below were gathered from state licensing boards or other regulatory organizations in charge of overseeing the speech-language pathology professions. The data shown below reflects this information. Please be aware that laws, rules, and policies are subject to change at any time. You should always contact your state for the most recent details. Elaborated below are SLP California Licensing Requirements

Eligibility for licensure

  1. Possess a master’s degree in speech-language pathology from a university recognized by the board. Other credentials the board deems equivalent are also accepted.
  2. Please send proof that you successfully completed your supervised clinical practice with people of various ages and with communication problems. The board will decide by regulation how many clock hours of supervised clinical practice are necessary for the applicant. The board must approve a school to oversee the clinical practice.
  3. Proof of having completed at least 36 weeks of professional experience working under the supervision of a licenced speech-language pathologist. 72 weeks of professional experience working part-time is acceptable.
  4. Passage of an examination or examinations approved by the board.

Temporary License

  • The board may grant a temporary license for a period of six months to a speech-language pathologist who holds an unrestricted license from another state or territory of the United States or possesses equivalent qualifications. The speech-language pathologist must have applied to the board for a license in this state.
  • If the board issues a temporary license in error or rejects the application for permanent licensure, they will send notice by certified mail with return receipt requested and the temporary license will expire.
  • An individual who has filed for a regular renewable license but hasn’t finished their application or met the minimum requirements for a regular license may reapply for a temporary license by submitting a written request if the board excuses them. A temporary licence may not be renewed by the board for any one person more than twice.

Licensure by Endorsement

The Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the ASHA satisfies the criteria for licensing. People with other state licences who have worked for a year but do not have the ASHA CCC are excluded from the requirement for professional experience, but they must still show confirmation of their schooling, completion of a clinical practicum, and passing a national exam.

Examination

  • The board has the authority to order that candidates undergo examinations for expertise in any theoretical or practical areas of speech-language pathology that it deems necessary. The board may examine the applicant’s professional abilities and judgement in using speech-language pathology or audiology procedures and methodologies.
  • The exam may be oral, written, or both. The board determines the time, location, and supervision for administering the exam that takes place at least once each year. What counts as a passing grade will be decided by the board.
  • The board must accurately record any oral examination and retain the recordings for at least two years after the examination date along with any written examination.

Continuing Education

  • Speech-language pathologists must complete 24 hours of continuing education every two years during their license renewal period.
  • The continuing professional development services must be obtained from accredited institutions of higher education or businesses recognized by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. The board may also recognize other businesses as continuing professional development providers at its discretion.

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SLP Continuing Education Requirements California

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You can obtain CEUs by finishing various “professional development” programs, which are hours of instruction. You could also call them continuing education hours or maintenance hours for certificates.


Students successfully complete courses that teach them about subjects related to speech-language pathology, in order to obtain CEUs. These could be conferences, webinars, podcasts, or videos. Some of these courses are only an hour long and focus on a single topic, while others are longer and cover more ground. Explained below are the SLP Continuing Education Requirements in California.

Speech Language pathology – Biennial Renewal

Each renewal period necessitates 24 hours of CE.

  • A minimum of 20 hours must be directly relevant to the scope of practice of speech-language pathology within the 24 hours.
  • A maximum of 6 hours may be spent on self-study courses within the 24 hours.
  • You may take a maximum of 4 hours from related courses and/or indirect client care courses within the 24 hours.
  • A maximum of 8 hours may be combined between self-study and related/client care courses within the 24 hours.

Courses relevant to the scope of practice are available from the following providers:

  • American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
  • California Medical Association – Institute for Medical Quality (CMA)
  • Accredited Universities.
  • Board approved Professional Development Providers (PDP).`

New Licensees:

You must complete 12 hours of continuing education if you have been licensed for less than two years (first time renewal).

  • A minimum of ten hours must be directly relevant to speech-language pathology practice.
  • You may complete self-study courses in a maximum of two hours.
  • You may take a maximum of 2 hours of related and/or indirect client care courses.

Dual License Holders:

  • 16 hours of coursework must be directly related to the scope of practice of speech-language pathology.
  • A minimum of 29.5 hours must be live courses within the 32 hours.
  • You may take a maximum of 2.5 hours of self-study within the 32 hours.
  • You may take a maximum of 2.5 hours of related and/or indirect care within the 32 hours.

Speech Language Pathology Assistants – Biennial Renewal

Each renewal period necessitates 12 hours of CE.

  • You can take any number of self-study courses.
  • You may take courses in communication and related disorders from state or regional conferences, workshops, formal in-service presentations, independent study programs, or any combination of these. Courses from an accredited university (including master’s degree program) are ineligible for CE credit.
  • The supervisor of the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant is responsible for assisting in the selection of required courses.
  • You can take courses from Board-approved providers, but it is not required.

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