ASLP-IC: Idaho 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. Providers must establish a provider-patient relationship before initiating services via telepractice.

Temporary Practice for Out-of-State Providers: Idaho law states that a license is not required for telepractice when a provider is licensed and in good standing in another state and has an existing patient-provider relationship with a person who is in Idaho temporarily and is providing temporary follow-up services to such person to ensure continuity of care. Contact the Idaho board for more information on how to work under this requirement.

Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathologist: Pupil Personnel Services Certificate with Audiology or Speech-Language Pathology Endorsement

• Master’s degree
• Institutional recommendation

Continuing Education: Six-semester credits every five years

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

Audiology Assistant

Health Care Setting

• Not licensed; must work under the direction and supervision of a licensed audiologist
• Supervising audiologist is responsible for the training of audiology support personnel
• The number of audiology support personnel that an audiologist may supervise at any one time must be consistent with the delivery of appropriate, quality service.

School Setting: Paraprofessional

• Must meet one of the following:
  • High school diploma or equivalent and two years of study at an institution of higher education
  • Associate's or higher degree
  • Formal state or local academic assessment (including a passing score on the Education Testing Service ParaPro Assessment)

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)

Health Care Setting

ASHA Pathway: The ASHA C-SLPA examination is required for licensure.

• State license
• Have an associate's degree and pass the speech-language pathology assistant exam offered by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association

School Setting: Paraprofessional

• Must meet one of the following:
  • High school diploma or equivalent and two years of study at an institution of higher education
  • Associate's or higher degree
  • Formal state or local academic assessment (including a passing score on the Education Testing Service ParaPro Assessment)

Continuing Education: 10 hours annually for SLPAs only

Speech, Hearing and Communication Services Licensure Board
Phone: 208-334-3233
Email: shs@dopl.idaho.gov 

Idaho State Department of Education
Phone: 208-332-6936   
Email: certification@sde.idaho.gov

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Infant Toddler Program 
Phone: 208-334-0829
Email: idahosoundbeginnings@dhw.idaho.gov 

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