ASLP-IC: Minnesota is a member state of the Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact (ASLP-IC). Information on the current status of the ASLP-IC can be found on the ASLP-IC website.

Telepractice: Providers must adhere to the same requirements as in-person practice.

Temporary Practice for Out-of-State Providers: No provisions.

ASHA Pathway: The ASHA CCC is accepted as proof of meeting requirements for licensure for both professions.

Audiologist

• State license

Speech-Language Pathologist

• Tier 2 License - meet one of the following:
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • SLPA certificate and a bachelor's degree

• Tier 3 License - meet one of the following:
  • Completed preparation program in speech-language pathology
  • ASHA CCC
  • State license

Continuing Education: 75 clock hours

A state license is required to work in early intervention in Minnesota.

Audiologists and speech-language pathologists are able to provide early intervention services but cannot hold the position of early intervention specialist.

Audiology Assistant

Health Care Setting

• Not regulated

School Setting

• Not regulated

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)

Health Care Setting

• Associate’s degree from SLPA program or bachelor’s degree plus 100 hours of supervised field work
• A licensed or ASHA-certified supervisor may direct no more than the equivalent of two full-time SLPAs at one time. 

School Setting

• Not regulated

Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologist Licensing
Phone: 651-201-4200
Email: health.slpa@state.mn.us

Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board
Phone: 651-539-4200      
Email: pelsb@state.mn.us 

Minnesota Department of Education, Early Child Intervention
Phone: 651-582-8689       
Email: mde.assistance-compliance@state.mn.us

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