Colorado 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 Colorado. 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.

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State License Requirements

ASHA Pathway: The ASHA CCC is accepted as proof of meeting some requirements for licensure for both professions.

Audiologist

Initial Special Services License for School Audiologist Endorsement

Doctoral degree

Master Certificate-Special Services

National certification in audiology;
Five years full-time experience;
Additional graduate-level university training in specified areas; and
Additional specified criteria

Speech-Language Pathologist

Initial Special Services License for Speech-Language Pathologist Endorsement

Master's degree or higher
School-based practicum-minimum 8 weeks full-time

or

ASHA CCC, or
Colorado state license, or
Other state license meeting the interstate compact standards

Master Certificate-Special Services

Criteria as specified in regulations

Continuing Education: 90 clock hours every five years

Interstate Practice (ASLP-IC, Telepractice, and Temporary)

ASLP-IC: Colorado 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: An out-of-state provider may practice up to 30 days a year, on behalf of a Colorado licensee who is temporarily absent. The unlicensed practice may not occur more than once annually and may not exceed a total of 30 calendar days’ duration. Contact the state board for more information (4 CCR 748-1.17).

School-Based License Requirements

Audiologist: Initial Special Services License for School Audiologist Endorsement

Doctoral degree

Speech-Language Pathologist: Initial Special Services License for Speech-Language Pathologist Endorsement

Master's degree

Both

School-based practicum
National exam

Continuing Education: 90 clock hours every five years

Early Intervention License Requirements

A state license is required to work in Colorado early intervention.

Assistants License Requirements

Audiology Assistant

Health Care Setting

Not regulated

School Setting

School Authorization required

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

Health Care Setting

Not regulated

School Setting

School Authorization required
Bachelor's degree
School SLPA program or the equivalent
100 hours school-based practicum
A supervisor should not supervise more than three SLPAs at one time.

Emergency Authorization

Bachelor's degree in speech, language and hearing sciences; communications disorders-speech sciences or any other field 
Valid for one year and can be renewed for up to one additional year

Note: Under the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, minimum standards for speech-language pathology assistants include possessing the ASHA SLP Assistant’s Certification. 

Continuing Education: None