The information below is collected from state licensure boards or regulatory agencies responsible for regulating the professions of speech-language pathology and/or audiology. 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.
Note: Audiologists may dispense hearing aids under an audiology license, but must comply with certain consumer practices.
Has a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in speech-language pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or the equivalent of the certificate.
Note: Speech-language pathologists who practice independently must also obtain an Alaska Business License.
The Department may issue a temporary license to an individual who is licensed in another state and has submitted an application for licensure in Alaska
A person, resident or not, who is in the process of completing a year of supervised clinical competence in speech-language pathology from ASHA.
Alaska does not require continuing education.
Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development
For further information on laws and regulations for speech-language pathologists and audiologist, please visit Alaska Practice Act & Rules and Regulations [PDF].
Questions regarding state advocacy issues? Call ASHA at 800-498-2071 and ask for the State Advocacy Team.