The information below is collected from state licensure boards or regulatory agencies responsible for regulating the professions of audiology and/or speech-language pathology. 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.
Iowa allows telepractice. The provider must hold a state license and adhere to the same requirements as in-person practice. The state also requires the following:
Reference: Iowa Admin. Code r. 645-300.2 [PDF]
Nonresidents may apply to the Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology for a temporary permit to practice speech-language pathology or audiology for a period not to exceed 3 months whenever in the opinion of the Board the need exists; the individual must have substantially the same qualifications as those required for an Iowa license.
Reference: Iowa Admin. Code 645—300.7(147) Temporary permit [PDF].
This state has no laws or regulations for telesupervision of support personnel, clinical fellows, or student interns.
No regulations.
No regulations.
Not regulations.
Audiologists and speech-language pathologists should keep in mind that while a state may have passed telepractice reimbursement laws and/or regulations, this does not guarantee that payers will reimburse for these services. Learn more about considerations for audiologists and speech-language pathologists.
If a state has not established regulations on telesupervision, then contact the licensure board for further guidance and ask for written verification.
For further information on telepractice requirements for audiologists and speech-language pathologists, please visit these websites:
Questions regarding state advocacy issues? Call ASHA at 800-498-2071 and ask for the State Affairs Team.