Oklahoma State Information

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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 Oklahoma. 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 some requirements for licensure for both professions.

Audiologist

Doctoral degree
350 hours of clinical experience

Audiologists may dispense hearing aids under an audiology license.

Speech-Language Pathologist

Master’s degree
400 hours of supervised clinical practicum

Both

Nine-month full-time (or part-time equivalent) postgraduate professional experience
National exam

Continuing Education: 20 hours every two years

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

ASLP-IC: Oklahoma 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: A nonresident may practice up to 7 days in any calendar year if the person's education/experience is substantially equivalent to state requirements.

School-Based License Requirements

Audiologist

State license

Speech-Language Pathologist

Option 1:
- Approved teacher education program
- Recommendation from the university certification officer
- Oklahoma subject area test
- Praxis performance assessment for teachers
- Criminal background check
Option 2:
- Full out-of-state certificate and meets standards set by the State Board of Education

Early Intervention License Requirements

Audiologist

State license

Speech-Language Pathologist

State license
Oklahoma Teaching certificate

Assistants License Requirements

Audiology Assistant

Health Care Setting

High school diploma
A supervising audiologist must be licensed for two years and may not supervise any more than two assistants

School Setting

Not regulated

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

ASHA Pathway: The ASHA C-SLPA is accepted as proof of meeting requirements for licensure .

Health Care Setting

State license
Associate’s degree
100 supervised clock hours
A supervising speech-language pathologist must be licensed for two years and may not supervise any more than two assistants.

Continuing Education: 20 hours every two years

School Setting: Speech-Language Pathology Assistant