Colorado State Characteristics of Licensure Law

The information below is collected from state licensure boards or regulatory agencies responsible for regulating the professions of speech-language pathology and/or audiology. It is intended for informational use only, and should not be construed as legal advice.

Contact the state's licensure board or regulatory agency for exact licensure, certification, or registration requirements in your jurisdiction.

Initial Licensure Requirements

Audiology

1. Doctorate from an audiology program that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or its successor or the U.S. Department of Education
2. Master's degree from a program accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education or its successor or the U.S. Department of Education that was conferred before July 1, 2007, and has obtained a certificate of competency in audiology from a nationally recognized certification agency
   or
3. Has been licensed as a school audiologist by the Colorado Department of Education
4. A statement regarding having any license suspended, revoked or disciplinary actions taken 
5. Proof of having obtained malpractice coverage in the amount of $1,000,000 per incident and $3,000,000 aggregate per year valid through the expiration date of the registration

Exemptions

1. Employees or contractors of public schools
2. Students enrolled in a course of study at an accredited institution and practicing under the supervision of a licensed audiologist

Reciprocity/Endorsement

N/A

Interim Practice/Temporary Licensure

The director shall grant a temporary license to any applicant who has obtained a master's or doctorate degree in audiology and is practicing audiology in a year of clinical fellowship; this temporary registration is not valid for more than 12 months.

Continuing Education Requirement for Licensure Renewal

N/A

Board Oversight

The Director of Registration oversees the Audiology and Hearing Aid Providers Licensure.

Board Composition

Department of Regulatory Agencies

Resources

The information contained herein was collected and summarized annually. For detailed information on state licensure requirements, contact the state board and visit this website:

Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies

Questions regarding this document? Call ASHA at 800-498-2071 and ask for the State Advocacy Team.