ASLP-IC: Kansas 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: Kansas allows for telehealth, but there are no licensing board rules specific to the practice of audiology and speech-language pathology. Providers must generally adhere to the same requirements as in-person practice.

Temporary Practice for Out-of-State Providers: No provisions.

A state license is required to work in Kansas schools.

Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathologist

• State license
• Understanding of the following:

• Primary service provider approach
• Division for Early Childhood recommended practices
• Agreed upon mission and key principles for providing early intervention services in natural environments

Audiology Assistant

Health Care Setting

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Complete a training program conducted by a state-licensed audiologist

School Setting

• Not regulated

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

• All settings recognize the C-SLPA

Health Care Setting

• State license 
• Bachelor's degree in communication sciences and disorders, or a bachelor's degree in another field and 24 hours of core coursework in communication sciences and disorders, or completion of a speech-language pathology assistant program from an institution offering an associate's degree, a technical training program, or a certificate program
• 100 supervised clock hours 

A state-licensed supervising SLP must have two years of full-time professional experience following completion of a postgraduate professional experience.

School Setting 

• State license 
• Bachelor's degree in communication sciences and disorders, or a bachelor's degree in another field and 24 hours of core coursework in communication sciences and disorders, or completion of a speech-language pathology assistant program from an institution offering an associate's degree, a technical training program, or a certificate program
• 100 supervised clock hours 

State-licensed supervising SLP must have two years of full-time professional experience following completion of a post-graduate professional experience. 

Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services, Health Occupations Credentialing
Phone: 785-296-0061
Email: KSADS.Licensure@ks.gov

Kansas Department of Health and Environment,Early Childhood Development Services
Phone: 785-296-3319     
Email: Sandra.Batt@ks.gov

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