ASLP-IC: Kentucky 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. Services must be provided by using communication technology that is two (2) way, interactive, and simultaneously audio and video.

Temporary Practice for Out-of-State Providers: An out-of-state practitioner that meets Kentucky qualifications and requirements, but is unlicensed, may perform services for up to five days. Contact the Kentucky Board for more information.

Audiologist

• State license

Speech-Language Pathologist

• Master's degree
• Completion of the following examinations:
  • Education of Exceptional Students - Core Content Knowledge
  • Speech-Language Pathology Exam

Continuing Education: Renewal of the professional certificate requires completion of six semester hours of credit or the equivalent in PSDUs or CEUs every five years

Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathologist

• State license
• Online First Steps Service Provider Modules
• First Steps Provider Face-to-Face Orientation

Upon completion of the enrollment training and signed provider agreement, First Steps providers must complete all training required by the Cabinet, including but not limited to the following: 

• Training on at least one Cabinet-approved criterion referenced assessment within three months of the contract start date (HELP, AEPS, Carolina) 
• First Steps online data management system (TOTS) training within 30 days from the contract start date
• Training in Record Keeping and Confidentiality within 30 days of the date of the contract’s start date
• Provider Matrix training within 30 days of the contract’s start date
• A minimum of six clock hours of training specific to early childhood development at or before the end of contract period
• First Steps Principles of Child Development module on Adobe will fulfill three hours addressing typical child development with the birth-to-three population; the remaining three hours are the provider’s choice and must target early intervention practices, be relative to the provider’s scope of practice or licensure, and have a birth-to-three focus
• Training required by the State Lead Agency pertaining to the implementation of new regulations and procedures, including the First Steps Provider Consultative Model Curriculum.

Continuing Education 

• Complete the required Record Keeping and Confidentiality module, six hours of training over the course of the two-year contract period, and anything required by the Cabinet regarding implementation of new regulations or procedures 
• Training required by the Cabinet

Audiology Assistant

Health Care Setting

• Not regulated

School Setting

• Not regulated

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

Health Care Setting

• Not regulated

School Setting

• State license
• Bachelor’s degree
• Nine months postgraduate professional experience

More than one supervisor may provide supervision of an interim speech-language pathology assistant. Supervisors may not supervise any more than two assistants.

Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
Phone: 502-782-8801
Email: SLPA@ky.gov 

Education Professional Standards Board
Phone: 502-564-4606        
Email: KDElicensure@education.ky.gov

First Steps
Phone: 502-564-3756 
Email: chfs.firststeps@ky.gov

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