ASLP-IC: Iowa 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. The state also requires the following:

• Prior to the first telehealth visit, a licensee shall obtain informed consent from the patient specific to the services that will be provided in a telehealth visit. At a minimum, the informed consent shall specifically inform the patient of the following:
• The risks and limitations of the use of technology to provide speech pathology or audiology services
• The potential for unauthorized access to protected health information
• The potential for disruption of technology during a telehealth visit.

Temporary Practice for Out-of-State Providers: Out-of-state practitioners who meet the same qualifications for an Iowa license may apply for a temporary permit to practice for a period not to exceed three months whenever in the opinion of the Board the need exists.

Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathologist: Professional Services License

• Master's degree
• Completion of requirements in audiology/speech-language pathology and the professional education sequence—20 semester hours, including student teaching/internship as a school audiologist/SLP, and courses in the following areas: curriculum courses, foundations, educational measurements, educational psychology, special education, child development, and general education courses
• Completion of an approved human relations course
• The program must also include preparation that contributes to the education of individuals with disabilities, as well as the gifted and talented.

Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathologist: Statement of Professional Recognition (SPR)

• SPR from the Board of Educational Examiners
• State license

Continuing Education: Professional Service License requires four credits every five years and the mandatory reporter training for child and dependent adult abuse. Holders of the SPR are required to maintain a current state license.

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

Audiology Assistant

Health Care Setting: Unlicensed Audiology Assistant I or Audiology Assistant II

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three-semester-hour course in introductory audiology for audiology assistants
• 15 hours of instruction in the specific tasks that the assistant will be performing or a training period of 75 clock hours on instruction and practicum experience
• No more than three assistants may be supervised by a licensee unless approved by the Board.

School Setting

• Not regulated

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

Health Care Setting: Unlicensed SLP Assistant I or SLP Assistant II

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three-semester-hour course in introductory speech and language pathology for speech-pathology assistants
• 15 hours of instruction in the specific tasks that the assistant will be performing or a training period of 75 clock hours on instruction and practicum experience
• No more than three assistants may be supervised by a licensee unless approved by the Board.

School Setting

• Regulated by the local education agency

Iowa Board of Speech Pathology & Audiology
Phone: 515-281-0254
Email: plpublic@idph.iowa.gov

Iowa Department of Education
Phone: 515-281-3437 
Email: geri.mcmahon@iowa.gov

Iowa Department of Education, Early ACCESS
Phone: 515-326-5364
Email: dee.waddell@iowa.gov

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