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Vermont Licensing Requirements for Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists

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. A master's degree or doctoral degree in audiology or speech-language pathology from an educational institution approved by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) or the American Board of Audiology (ABA)
  2. Completion of a supervised clinical practicum
  3. Completion of a period of postgraduate professional training, the length and content of which shall comply with standards established by ASHA or ABA
  4. Passing scores on the Praxis II examination or other examination in audiology or speech-language pathology selected by the State Board
    or
  5. ASHA CCCs or ABA certification
    6. Note: As of June 30, 2008 all speech language pathologists and audiologists must have a clinical license from the Vermont Department of Education; those working in schools must obtain an Educational Speech Language Pathology endorsement on the clinical license.

Exemptions

  1. Students clearly designated as trainee participating in a supervised course of study
  2. Hearing aid dispensers
  3. Licensed persons from performing services within their scope of practice

Reciprocity/Endorsement

N/A

Interim Practice/Temporary Licensure

Two-year provisional licenses may be granted to audiology and speech-language pathology graduates who have met all the requirements for licensure except for completing the clinical fellowship.

Continuing Education for Licensure Renewal

Two credits of professional development equal to thirty hours of continuing education per three-year licensing period. If you hold an Educational SLP endorsement at least 15 contact hours should address the knowledge and performance standards (the competencies) for the Educational SLP endorsement.

Board Oversight

Vermont Department of Education

Board Composition

The Secretary, in consultation with the Commissioner of Education shall appoint two advisors. One advisor shall be a licensed speech-language pathologist and one advisor shall be a licensed audiologist. Advisors shall have not less than three years of experience immediately preceding appointment and shall be actively engaged in the practice of audiology or speech-language pathology in Vermont during incumbency.

Resources

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

Vermont Department of Education

Educational Licensing and laws

 

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

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