Maryland Early Intervention Requirements for Practice
The information below is collected from state licensure boards or regulatory agencies responsible for developing requirements for the professions of audiology and/or speech-language pathology to work in the early intervention setting. The information is reviewed on an annual basis. Please be advised that laws, regulations, and policies may change at any time, so always check with your state for the most up-to-date information.
Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Education
Highest state requirements that apply to audiology and speech-language pathology for Maryland licensure
Certification/Licensure
State licensure is issued by Maryland State Board of Examiners for Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, and Speech-Language Pathologists.
Additional Requirements
Personnel must meet Suitable Qualifications criteria if 15% or more of their time is with eligible infants and toddlers and their families.
Note: The Suitable Qualifications refers to requirements of 120 contact hours across nine competency domains that are considered essential to providing family-centered early intervention services. This process includes an application and review of the pre-service and in-service trainings and the on-site consultation activities to determine if the number of contact hours and content requirements have been met.
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Education
Highest state requirements that apply to speech-language pathology assistants for Maryland licensure
Certification/Licensure
State licensure is issued by Maryland State Board of Examiners for Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, and Speech-Language Pathologists.
Additional Requirements
Personnel must meet Suitable Qualifications criteria if 15% or more of their time is with eligible infants and toddlers and their families.
Note: The Suitable Qualifications refers to requirements of 120 contact hours across nine competency domains that are considered essential to providing family-centered early intervention services. This process includes an application and review of the pre-service and in-service trainings and the on-site consultation activities to determine if the number of contact hours and content requirements have been met.
Agency Oversight
Maryland Department of Education, Infant and Toddler Program
Resources
For further information regarding audiologists and speech-language pathologists working in the early intervention setting, please visit these websites:
- Maryland Early Intervention Law – Md. Code, Edu. Law §8-401
- Maryland Early Intervention Regulations –Md. Code Regs. 13A.13.01
- Maryland Personnel Standards Guide for Early Intervention Service Providers [PDF]
Questions regarding state advocacy issues? Call ASHA at 800-498-2071 and ask for the State Advocacy Team.
