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: Audiologists may dispense hearing aids under an audiology license.
Persons licensed as an audiologist in alternate jurisdictions on or before January 1, 2008, shall meet the requirements of this state that were in effect at the time of the initial licensure in the alternate jurisdiction.
Clinical fellows must obtain a provisional license. A provisional license can be renewed annually but not to exceed 36 moths past initiation of the postgraduate professional experience (PPE) and otherwise will expire 90 days after the completion of the PPE.
Twenty clock hours are required per biennium for license renewal. Dual licensees must obtain 30 clock hours every two years. Continuing education hours may not be carried over from one renewal period to the next.
Rhode Island 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 Examiners 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.