ASLP-IC: Maine 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.

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

Audiologist

• State license

Speech-Language Pathologist

• State license

Speech-Language Pathologist: Speech and Hearing Clinician Certificate

• One of the following:
  • Master’s degree in speech disorders
  • Master's degree equivalent in speech disorders/speech communications
• Criminal background check
• Teaching exceptional students in the regular classroom course
• Praxis II Teaching Speech to Students with Language Impairments, Test code 0881/5881
• Principles of Learning and Teaching

Continuing Education: 30 hours every five years

Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathologist

• Master’s degree
• State license
• Training provided by Maine’s Early Intervention Program

Audiology Assistant

Health Care Setting

• Not regulated

School Setting

• Not regulated

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

Health Care Setting

• Register with the licensing board
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree
• 95 hours of supervised practicum
• A licensed supervisor may direct no more than the equivalent of two full-time or four part-time SLPAs at one time.

School Setting: Educational Technician

• Level I: High school diploma
• Level II: 60 credits of approved post-secondary education
• Level III: 90 credits of approved post-secondary education

Board of Speech, Audiology and Hearing
Phone: 207-624-8624
Email: slpaudhad.board@maine.gov

Maine Department of Education
Phone: 207-624-6603  
Email: cert.doe@maine.gov

Maine Department of Education, Child Development Services
Phone: 207-692-3423
Email: Ariana.Whiting@maine.gov

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