Maine 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

1. Master's degree or doctoral degree from a Council on Academic Accreditation accredited program or a degree determined by the state licensure board to be substantially equivalent and consistent with the requirements for the ASHA CCC or other organization approved by the state licensure board
2. Supervised clinical practicum (requirements mirror ASHA CCC required)
3. Supervised professional employment as described in the ASHA Membership & Certification Handbook or equivalent experience in the field
4. Passing score on the Praxis exam or CCCs and 25 hours of continuing education two years prior to submission of proof of 20 hours a week for 108 weeks of employment during the five years prior to application

Exemptions

1. Physicians
2. Hearing aid dealers
3. Persons credentialed as a speech-language or hearing clinician issued by the Department of Education within the public schools
4. Federal employees under the jurisdiction of the organization
5. Students properly identified as speech-language pathology or audiology interns or trainees
6. A nonresident who is not licensed in the state, but meets the qualifications and requirements for application for licensure, may provide speech-language pathology or audiology services for no more than five days in any calendar year in cooperation with a licensed speech-language pathologist or audiologist.
7. A nonresident who is licensed in another state with equivalent standards or CCC holders may offer services for not more than 60 days in any calendar year if performed in cooperation with a licensed individual.

Reciprocity/Endorsement

The Board may waive the examination requirement and grant licensure to any applicant with a current license in another state, DC, or U.S. territory with standards deemed equivalent by the board.

Interim Practice/Temporary Licensure

Individuals who have met the education requirements while completing the requirements for licensure may apply for a temporary license; it is valid for one year and individuals may only practice under supervision.

Continuing Education for Licensure Renewal

License renewal requires 25 hours of approved continuing education activities within the two-year license period.

Board Oversight

Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Office of Licensing & Registration, Board of Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology, and Hearing Aid Dealing and Fitting

Board Composition

The Board shall comprise seven members appointed by the Governor; three members must have been employed full time in speech-language pathology for one year immediately preceding their appointment; two members must have been employed full time in audiology for at least one year immediately preceding appointment; two members shall be hearing aid dealers and fitters with at least five years of experience; one shall be a representative of the public; all professional members shall be current license holders.

Telepractice

"Indirect Supervision" is defined to include demonstration, record review, review and evaluation of audio or videotaped session, interactive television, and supervisory conferences that may be conducted by phone. CE may include courses to enhance the efficacy of telepractice.

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:

Department of Professional and Financial Regulation

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