ASLP-IC: Rhode Island 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: Rhode Island allows for telehealth, but there are no licensing board rules specific to the practice of audiology and speech-language pathology. Providers must generally adhere to the same requirements as in-person practice.

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

Audiologist

• State license

Speech-Language Pathologist: Speech and Language Pathologist Certificate PK-12

• Master’s degree
• Praxis exam
• Demonstration of meeting the Content Competencies as prescribed by ASHA

Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathologist

• State license
• First aid and CPR certification
• Completion of "Introduction to EI" course within six months of date of hire

Audiology Assistant

Health Care Setting: Audiometric Aide

• Register with Board
• High school diploma
• On-the-job training
• A licensed audiologist may supervise three full-time equivalent audiology aides.

School Setting

• Not regulated

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

Health Care Setting

• Register with Board
• Bachelor's degree
• At least 18 hours of specified graduate credits
• 25% of practicum hours required for professional personnel by ASHA
• A licensed speech-language pathologist may supervise one full-time equivalent speech language support personnel.

School Setting

• Not regulated, follow health care requirements

Board of Examiners, Speech Language Pathology and Audiology
Phone: 401-222-7883
Email: doh.elicense@health.ri.gov 

Rhode Island Department of Education
Phone: 401-222-4600    
Email: EQAC@ride.ri.gov

Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Early Intervention Program
Phone: 401-462-3425
Email: jennifer.kaufman@ohhs.ri.gov

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