Alaska State Information
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The information below is collected from state licensure boards or regulatory agencies responsible for regulating the professions of audiology and/or speech-language pathology in the state of Alaska. 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.
ASHA Pathway: The ASHA CCC is accepted as proof of meeting some requirements for licensure for audiologists. The ASHA CCC is required for SLPs.
Audiologist
- Master’s or doctoral degree
- ASHA CCC or equivalent
Audiologists may dispense hearing aids under an audiology license but must comply with certain consumer practices.
Speech-Language Pathologist
- ASHA CCC
Both
- Criminal background check
- Alaska business license if practicing independently
Continuing Education: Not required
ASLP-IC: Alaska 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: The state may issue a temporary license to audiologists licensed in another state for up to 30 days. The state may issue a temporary license to SLPs licensed in another state for up to 60 days. Out-of-state providers must also register their businesses in the state. Contact the state board for more information.
Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathologist: Special Services Certificate (Type C) Endorsed in Speech, Language, or Hearing Certificate
- Master's degree or ASHA CCC
- Recommendation for endorsement by an institution with a program approved by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education or ASHA
- Three semester hours of approved Alaska studies
- Three semester hours of multicultural education or cross-cultural communications
Continuing Education: Six semester hours of credit or nine quarter hours of credit, earned from a regionally accredited university, are required every five years. At least three semester hours must be upper division or graduate-level credit.
Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathologist
- State license
- Completion of applicable sections of Part C Credential—in-service training credential required of all Alaska early intervention/Infant Learning Program employees
Audiology Assistant
Health Care Setting
- Not regulated
School Setting
- Not regulated
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Health Care Setting
- Register with the licensing board
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree
- 100 hours of supervised field work under a licensed SLP
- A supervisor may not supervise more than two assistants at one time.
School Setting
- No additional requirements
Continuing Education: 15 hours biennially
Alaska Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development
Phone: 907-465-2550
Email: AudiologistandSpeechLanguagePathologists@Alaska.Gov
Alaska Department of Education & Early Development
Phone: 907-465-2831
Email: tcwebmail@alaska.gov
Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, Infant Learning Program
Phone: 877-477-3659
Email: susan.kessler@alaska.gov
Learn how you can get support for your state from ASHA's state-based advocacy networks.
Alaska Speech-Language-Hearing Association
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Alaska Speech-Language Hearing Association
Email: aksha907@gmail.com
Questions for ASHA? Contact ASHA's state team.
