ASLP-IC: Alabama is a member state of the Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact (ASLP-IC). Information on the current status of the ASLP-IC can be found on the ASLP-IC website.

Telepractice: Providers must hold a state license and adhere to the same requirements as in-person practice.

Temporary Practice for Out-of-State Providers: Audiologists and SLPs who hold their CCC or are licensed in another state may practice for up to 30 days in cooperation with an Alabama licensee. Contact the state board for more information.

Audiologist

• State license

Speech-Language Pathologist: Speech-Language Pathology Professional Educator Certificate

• State license
• Master’s degree
• National exam
• Criminal background check
• S. citizenship or national status
• Alabama Educator Certification Assessment Program
  • Basic skills assessments
  • Praxis II tests
  • Performance assessment

Continuing Education: One of the following every five years:

• Three years of full-time educational experience and 50 clock hours of professional development or three semester hours of allowable college credit
• Six semester hours of allowable college credit
• Three semester hours of allowable college credit and 50 clock hours of professional development
• Initial issuance of National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification

ASHA Pathway: The ASHA CCC is required for SLPs.

Audiologist

• State license

Speech-Language Pathologist

• ASHA CCC
• State license

Both

• Special instruction webinar/mentorship
• Journey through Early Intervention in Alabama-Level I training and Message ReVITALIZED: Journey II. This training can only be taken after working in the position for at least three months but prior to six months of employment.

Continuing Education: Individuals with no certification or licensure requirement for continuing education are required to participate in 16 contact hours, every two years, of continuing education activities related to early intervention/pediatrics, working with children and families, or child development.

Audiology Assistant

Health Care Setting

• Register with the licensing board
• Bachelor’s degree

School Setting

• Not regulated

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

Health Care Setting

• Register with the licensing board
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• A licensed supervisor may direct no more than the equivalent of two full-time SLPAs at one time.

School Setting

• Not regulated

Continuing Education: 10 hours per year for both audiology assistants and SLPAs

Alabama Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
Phone: 334-269-1434
Contact Us webform

Alabama State Department of Education
Phone: 334-694-4557
Email: comm@alsde.edu 

Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services, Early Intervention
Phone: 334-293-7500
Contact Us webform

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