The information below is collected from state licensure boards or regulatory agencies responsible for regulating the professions of speech-language pathology and/or audiology. 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.
Applicants must meet the January 1, 2007, ASHA Standards and Implementation Procedures for a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology, or the January 1, 2007, requirements for board certification from the American Board of Audiology.
Note: Audiologists may dispense hearing aids under an audiology license.
Applicants must submit evidence that they meet the January 1, 2005, ASHA Standards and Implementation Procedures for a Certificate of Clinical Competence in speech-language pathology.
The Board may issue a license to individuals with a current license in another state that also meet the requirements of Massachusetts in effect at the time of application. Applicant must also report any previous disciplinary actions.
Massachusetts has passed legislation to license individuals completing their clinical fellowship year. The Board of Registration is currently working on implementation.
Licensees must complete a minimum of 20 hours of continuing education per biennium. Dual licensees must complete a minimum of 30 continuing education hours; a minimum of 10 hours must be in the licensee's area of licensure.
Massachusetts is not a member state of the Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact. Information on the current status of the ASLP-IC can be found on the ASLP-IC website.
Board of Registration in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology
For further information on laws and regulations for speech-language pathologists and audiologist, please visit these websites:
Questions regarding state advocacy issues? Call ASHA at 800-498-2071 and ask for the State Advocacy Team.