South Dakota State Information
Learn quick facts about the professions [PDF] in South Dakota.
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 South Dakota. 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.
ASHA Pathway: The ASHA CCC is accepted as proof of meeting some requirements for licensure for both professions.
Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathologist
- Master’s or doctoral degree
- Supervised clinical practicum
- Supervised graduate professional experience
- National exam
Audiologists may dispense hearing aids under an audiology license but are also subject to practice rules for hearing aid dispensers.
Continuing Education: 20 hours every two years
ASLP-IC: South Dakota 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.
Temporary Practice for Out-of-State Providers: No provisions.
A state license is required to work in South Dakota schools.
A state license is required to work in early intervention in South Dakota.
Audiology Assistant
Health Care Setting
- Not regulated
School Setting
- Not regulated
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
ASHA Pathway: The ASHA C-SLPA is accepted as proof of meeting some requirements for licensure.
Health Care Setting
- Licensed with Board
- Associate’s or bachelor's degree
- 100 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum
- The supervising speech-language pathologist may not supervise more than three SLPAs at one time.
School Setting
- Not regulated, must meet health care requirements
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South Dakota Speech-Language-Hearing Association
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South Dakota Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Phone: 605-274-2423
Email: admin@sdslha.org
Questions for ASHA? Contact ASHA's state team.
