North Carolina Teacher Requirements for Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists

The information below is collected from state regulatory agencies responsible for regulating school-based speech-language pathologists and/or audiologists. 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.

Audiologist

Special Service Personnel – School Audiologist

One of the following:

Completion of an approved program in audiology at the master's level or above;
An audiology Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-A) from ASHA; or
A license from the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists;
and

Continuing Education Requirement

7.5 units of renewal credit every five years.

Speech-Language Pathologist

Special Service Personnel – School Speech-Language Pathologist

State license issued by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists.

Once the speech-language pathologist has a NCBOESLPA license, they may apply to the Licensure Section of DPI
Must provide the Licensure Section of DPI the following:

Form V if the degree is issued at the Advanced level or higher
Copy of current NCBOESLPA license
All official degree dated transcripts including the bachelor's level
Form E if teaching experience credit is applicable
Form RN and NE if non-teaching experience credit is applicable and is being recommended by an employing NC public school system

*Effective July 1, 2011 the North Carolina State Board of Education will accept only a current valid North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists (NCBOESLPA) license as the qualifying credential for service in public schools.

Continuing Education Requirement

Licensee must complete 30 hours every three years sponsored by ASHA, or the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction; or other courses approved by the Board as similar to courses offered by any of these organizations.