Rhode Island Telepractice Requirements for Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists

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.

Telepractice State Licensure Board Requirements

Rhode Island allows for telehealth, but there are no licensing board rules specific to the practice of audiology and speech-language pathology. Providers must generally adhere to the same requirements as in-person practice.

Temporary Practice for Out-of-State Providers

No permanent rules. Check with the state or ASHA to learn about emergency provisions.

Telesupervision State Licensure Board Laws and Regulations

Telesupervision is permitted for support personnel under indirect supervision and not direct supervision. This state has no laws or regulations for telesupervision of clinical fellows or student interns. Check with the state or ASHA to learn about emergency or temporary provisions.

Reference: 05-48 R.I. Code R. §6.3.1

Support Personnel

Permitted with indirect supervision.

Clinical Fellow

No regulations.

Student Intern

No regulations.

ASHA Guidance

Telepractice State Licensure

Obtain a license from the state in which you reside and verify the requirements from the state in which the patient/client resides, which may include in-state licensure. If a state has not established regulations on telepractice, then contact the licensure board for further guidance and ask for written verification.
It is the responsibility of the clinician to review the regulations on the state licensure board website in their entirety and regularly for updates or changes.

Telesupervision

If a state has not established regulations on telesupervision, then contact the licensure board for further guidance and ask for written verification.

Reimbursement for Telepractice Services

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.