Florida Early Intervention Requirements for Practice

The information below is collected from state licensure boards or regulatory agencies responsible for developing requirements for the professions of audiology and/or speech-language pathology to work in the early intervention setting. 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.

Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology

Education

Master’s degree

Certification/Licensure

State licensure is issued by Florida Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.

Training

Complete three Early Steps Orientation training modules in order to be approved through the Provider Management Unit.

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders

Agency Oversight

Florida Department of Health, Early Steps 

Resources

For further information regarding audiologists and speech-language pathologists working in the early intervention setting, please visit these websites:

• Florida Early Steps Program Law – Fla. Stat. §391.301 
• Florida Early Intervention Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook [PDF]

Questions regarding state advocacy issues? Call ASHA at 800-498-2071 and ask for the State Advocacy Team.