Hawaii 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 Hawaii. 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 requirements for licensure for both professions.

Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathologist

  • Master’s degree
  • Evidence of eligibility of meeting requirements of the ASHA CCC
    • Supervised clinical practicum
    • Postgraduate clinical fellowship under a provisional license
  • National exam
  • Three letters of recommendation

Audiologists may dispense hearing aids under an audiology license.

Continuing Education: None

ASLP-IC: Hawaii is not 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: Individuals who meet the requirements for performance of temporary services shall register that temporary service with the Board. The temporary service shall be certified by the sponsoring licensee.

A state license is required to work in Hawaii schools. 

Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathologist

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

Audiology Assistant

Health Care Setting

  • Not regulated

School Setting

  • Not regulated

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

Health Care Setting

  • Not regulated

School Setting: Communication Aide

  • 48 semester credits, baccalaureate-level courses, or an associate’s degree
  • ParaPro Assessment provided by the Education Testing Service
  • Two school years of work experience that involved providing supportive services to professional personnel
  • One additional school year of progressively responsible work experience

Continuing Education: None

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Hawaii Speech-Language-Hearing Association

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Hawaii Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Phone: 808-528-4742
Email: info@hsha.org 

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