Virginia 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 Virginia. 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 requirements for licensure for both professions.

Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathologist

ASHA CCC or ABA certification
National exam

Audiologists who dispense hearing aids must obtain a hearing aid dispenser license.

Continuing Education: 10 hours every year

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

ASLP-IC: Virginia 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 and follow Board guidance.

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

School-Based License Requirements

A state license is required to work in Virginia schools.

Early Intervention License Requirements

Audiologist

State license

Speech-Language Pathologist

State license
Certification by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services as an Early Intervention Professional
Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia online training modules

Continuing Education: 30 hours of training every three years for early intervention recertification

Assistants License Requirements

Audiology Assistant

Health Care Setting

A supervising licensed audiologist shall be held fully responsible for unlicensed assistants.

School Setting

Not regulated

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

Health Care Setting

Associate or bachelor's degree
Documented training by a licensed speech-language pathologist
A supervising licensed speech-language pathologist shall be held fully responsible for unlicensed assistants and may only supervise two full-time assistants.

School Setting