ASLP-IC: Oregon is not 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. Prior to the initiation of telehealth services, a licensee shall obtain the patient/client’s and, if applicable, their parent or guardian’s consent to receive the services via telepractice. The consent may be verbal, written, or recorded and must be documented in the patient/client’s permanent record. The notification will include, but not be limited to, the right to refuse telepractice services, options for service delivery to the extent compliant with applicable federal laws and regulations, and instructions on filing and resolving complaints.

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

A state license is required to work in Oregon schools.

A state license is required to work in early intervention in Oregon.

Audiology Assistant

Health Care Setting

• Not regulated

School Setting

• Not regulated

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)

Health Care Setting

• State license
• Associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, or post-bachelor’s certificate
• 100 clock hours of clinical interaction and eight hours of consultation and assessment
• An ASHA-certified supervising speech-language pathologist must have two years of work experience and may not supervise more than two SLPAs at one time.

School Setting

• State license

Continuing Education: 7.5 hours per year

Oregon Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
Phone: 971-673-0220   
Email: speechaud.board@oregon.gov

Oregon Department of Education, Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education
Phone: 503-947-5612
Email: alan.garland@ode.oregon.gov  

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