Maryland State Information

Learn quick facts about the professions [PDF] in Maryland.

The information below is collected from state licensure boards or regulatory agencies responsible for regulating the professions of audiology and/or speech-language pathology in the state of Maryland. 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.

State License Requirements

ASHA Pathway: The ASHA CCC is accepted as proof of meeting requirements for licensure for both professions.

Audiologist

Doctoral degree

Audiologists may dispense hearing aids under an audiology license.

Speech-Language Pathologist

Master’s degree
Clinical fellowship experience under a limited license

Both

National exam
Demonstrated oral competency
Criminal background check
Implicit bias training
Jurisprudence exam

Continuing Education: 30 hours every two years

Interstate Practice (ASLP-IC, Telepractice, and Temporary)

ASLP-IC: Maryland 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: Audiologists, SLPs, audiology assistants, and SLPAs licensed in another state may practice while their completed application for licensure is pending before the Board.

School-Based License Requirements

A state license is required to work in Maryland schools.

Early Intervention License Requirements

Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathologist

State license
Met suitable qualifications [PDF] if 15% or more of their time is with eligible infants and toddlers and their families

Assistants License Requirements

ASHA Pathway: ASHA C-SLPA and C-AA are accepted as meeting requirements for assistants licensure.

Audiology Assistant

Licensure required
High school diploma or equivalent

A licensed audiologist may not supervise more than two audiology assistants at any time.

Additional Requirements

Demonstrated oral competency
Criminal background check

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

One of the following:

Licensure required with the Board
Associate’s degree from an approved program
Associate’s degree in an allied health field, with minimum coursework requirements
Bachelor’s degree in speech-language pathology or communication science disorders

Completed 25 hours of clinical observation and 75 hours of clinical assisting experience

A full-time supervising SLP may not supervise more than two full-time SLPAs. A part-time supervising SLP may not supervise more than one full-time SLPA.

Additional Requirements