ASLP-IC: Missouri 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 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 Missouri schools.

Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathologist

• State license
• Speech-language pathologists must complete First Steps Module Training 1–4.

Audiology Assistant

Health Care Setting: Audiology Aide

• High school diploma
• The number of aides supervised by an audiologist shall be consistent with the delivery of appropriate quality services.

School Setting

• Not regulated

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

Health Care Setting: Speech-Language Pathology Aide

• Board registration
• High school diploma
• The number of aides supervised by an audiologist shall be consistent with the delivery of appropriate quality services.

Health Care Setting: Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

• Registered with Board
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a minimum of 25 hours of clinical observation and 25 hours of clinical practicum
• A licensed supervisor may direct no more than the equivalent of three full-time SLPAs at one time.

School Setting

• Not regulated

Advisory Commission for Professional Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
Phone: 573-751-0098
Email: healingarts@pr.mo.gov

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Phone: 573-751-0051
Email: certification@dese.mo.gov

Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education, First Steps
Phone: 573-522-0045
Email: EarlyIntervention@dese.mo.gov

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