Indiana State Information
Learn quick facts about the professions [PDF] in Indiana.
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 Indiana. 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
- Doctoral degree
Audiologists may dispense hearing aids under an audiology license.
Speech-Language Pathologist
- Master’s degree
- Supervised clinical fellowship under a nonrenewable license
Both
- Clinical practicum
- National exam
- Jurisprudence exam
- Criminal background check
Continuing Education: 36 hours every two year
ASLP-IC: Indiana 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: Under the Indiana practice act, out-of-state license holders may practice in cooperation with a state licensed practitioner for 30 days per calendar year. Out-of-state practitioners who do not possess a state license but meet the requirements for license may practice with a state licensed practitioner for five days per calendar year. Contact the Indiana Board for more information.
Audiologist
- State license
Speech-Language Pathologist
- Master's degree
- State license
- Valid CPR card from an approved provider
- Suicide prevention certificate
Continuing Education: Maintenance of state license and CPR card
Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathologist
- State license
- Enrollment in First Steps
- Direct Service Provider (DSP) Orientation
Continuing Education:
- Follow-up courses DSP 102 and 103
- Annual First Steps Core Training
- Annual re-credential with documentation of a minimum of three credential points of portfolio activities related to early intervention competency areas
Audiology Assistant
Health Care Setting
- Not regulated
School Setting
- Not regulated
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Health Care Setting: Speech-Language Assistant
- State registration
- Bachelor’s degree
- 100 hours of supervised field work
Health Care Setting: Speech-Language Associate
- State registration
- Associate’s degree
- 100 hours of supervised field work
Health Care Setting: Speech-Language Aide
- State registration
- High school diploma
A supervisor may supervise up to two support personnel at one time.
School Setting
- State registration
Speech Language Pathology & Audiology Board
Phone: 317-232-2960
Email: pla5@pla.in.gov
Indiana Department of Education
Phone: 317-232-9010
Indiana Bureau of Child Development Services, First Steps
Phone: 800-545-7763
Email: FirstStepsWeb@fssa.in.gov
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Indiana Speech-Language-Hearing Association
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Indiana Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Phone: 855-727-2836
Email: admin@islha.org
Questions for ASHA? Contact ASHA's state team.
