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.
Note: No postgraduate professional experience is required.
Note: Audiologists who dispense hearing aids must request an endorsement of the license to engage in the practice of fitting and dispensing of hearing aids and must pass an examination required for the licensure of hearing aid specialists.
The Board may waive the examination requirement to persons who:
The Board may issue a license by endorsement to an applicant who:
The Board shall issue a temporary license to persons licensed in another state upon application and payment of the fee, who meet all requirements for licensure in Nevada except for passing the examination; such license is valid until the Board publishes the results of the next exam.
Nevada does not require clinical fellowship for licensure, therefore individuals should apply directly for their initial license.
Ten hours of continuing education are required each renewal cycle. Excess credits may not be carried over from one renewal period to another.
Nevada 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.
Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology & Hearing Aid Dispensing Board
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.