Louisiana 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 Louisiana board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.

Training

Complete 6 online modules specific to the early intervention system

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Certification/Licensure

State licensure is issued by Louisiana board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and supervised by licensed SLP.

Agency Oversight

Louisiana Department of Health, EarlySteps

Resources

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

• Louisiana Early Intervention Law – La. Rev. Stat. §28-461
• Louisiana Provider Qualifications

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