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About State Contacts and Licensure Information

* The abbreviation SLP or SP stands for Speech Language Pathology or Pathologist, as appropriate, the abbreviation AUD stands for Audiology or Audiologist, as appropriate, and the abbreviation HAD stands for Hearing Aid Dealer.

** All jurisdictions require applicants to achieve a passing score on a national exam, and all but Nevada, North Dakota, and Virginia require applicants to complete a post graduate professional experience requirement.

*** The term "clinical fellow," used throughout, means a person completing the post graduate professional experience requirement.

+ Persons listed may be exempted for certain specific activities


The information reported here is submitted to the ASHA State Database by licensure boards or regulatory agencies responsible for regulating the professions of SLP and/or AUD. It is only intended for informational use, and should not be construed as legal advice. For the exact licensure, certification, or registration requirements in your jurisdiction, please contact the licensure board, or regulatory agency.

States may impose other fees than those listed in this chart.

Questions concerning data contained in this document can be addressed by calling 800-498-2071 and asking to speak to someone on the State Advocacy Team.



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