Utah 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 Utah. 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

  • Doctoral degree

Audiologists may dispense hearing aids under an audiology license.

Speech-Language Pathologist

  • Master’s degree

Both

  • One year of professional experience
  • Verification of training and experience
  • National exam

Continuing Education: 20 hours every two years

ASLP-IC: Utah 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 generally adhere to the same requirements as in-person practice.

Temporary Practice for Out-of-State Providers: Nonresidents may practice no more than 30 days per calendar year if in cooperation with a licensed practitioner and the individual is eligible for licensure in the state.

ASHA Pathway: The ASHA CCC is accepted as proof of meeting requirements for licensure for both professions.

Audiologist: Associate School Audiologist

  • CAA-accredited program

Audiologist: Professional Audiologist

  • ASHA CCC

Speech-Language Pathologist: Level 1 - Speech-Language Pathology Educator License K-12 with Speech Endorsement

Meet one of the following:

  • ASHA CCC
  • Master’s degree and institutional recommendation

Continuing Education: For speech-language pathologists, 720 hours of half-time employment earns the full points per year of 25

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

Audiology Assistant

Health Care Setting: Audiology Aide

  • High school diploma
  • A licensed audiologist may not supervise more than three aides at one time.

School Setting

  • Not regulated

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

Health Care Setting: Speech-Language Pathology Aide

  • High school diploma
  • A licensed speech-language pathologist may not supervise more than three aides at one time.

School Setting: Associate Educator License: Speech-Language Technician Area

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

  • Meet one of the following:
    • Speech-language technician program, including school-based clinical experience
    • ASHA C-SLPA
  • Supervisors must have at least two years of speech-language pathology educational setting experience.

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Utah Speech-Language Hearing Association

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