ASLP-IC: Nebraska 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: Nonresidents may provide audiology or speech-language pathology services for no more than 30 days if the provider meets the qualifications for Nebraska licensure and such person is working under a Nebraska licensee and registers with the Board prior to the initiation of services.

Audiologist: Special Services Standard Audiologist Certificate

• Audiology degree
• State license
• Human relations training requirement

Speech-Language Pathologist: Speech-Language Pathologist Endorsement

• Master’s degree
• Minimum of 400 clock hours of clinical experience
• Praxis exam

Continuing Education: Audiologists must submit the Verification of Experience Form indicating work as an audiologist for one year within the immediate past five years half time or more in a school system while holding or qualifying to hold a regular teaching certificate, or they must hold a current state license. SLPs without one year of service in the past five years must complete six semester credit hours. All others may renew their certificate upon verification of experience.

A school-based certificate is required to work in early intervention in Nebraska.

Audiology Assistant

Health Care Setting

• Register with the Department of Health and Human Services
• Bachelor’s degree
• A licensed supervisor may not supervise more than two assistants at one time.

School Setting

• Not regulated

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

Health Care Setting

• Register with the Department of Health and Human Services
• Bachelor’s degree
• A licensed supervisor may not supervise more than two assistants at one time.

School Setting: Speech Language Technician

• Bachelor’s degree
• Permit provides an endorsement

Department of Health & Human Services Licensing Unit
Phone: 402-471-2299
Email: DHHS.RehabOffice@nebraska.gov

Nebraska Department of Education
Phone: 402-471-0739
Email: nde.tcertweb@nebraska.gov

Nebraska Department of Education, Early Development Network
Phone: 402-471-8133
Email: jessica.anthony@nebraska.gov

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