ASLP-IC: South Carolina 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 hold a state license and adhere to the same requirements as in-person practice and follow South Carolina’s policy regarding telepractice [PDF].

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

Audiologist

• State license

Speech-Language Pathologist: Educator Speech-Language Therapist Certificate

• Master’s degree
• Advanced program approved by Board of Education
• Board of Education required exam
• Fingerprinting

Continuing Education: 120 renewal credits every five years

Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathologist

• State license
• Meet ASHA’s CCC standards
• Orientation Module

Audiology Assistant

Health Care Setting

• Not regulated

School Setting

• Not regulated

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

ASHA Pathway: The ASHA C-SLPA is accepted as proof of meeting some requirements for licensure.

Health Care Setting

• License with Board
• Bachelor's degree
• 100 clock hours of supervised field work
• A licensed speech-language pathologist may supervise no more than two full-time or three part-time assistants.

School Setting

• License with Board
• Bachelor’s degree
• Supervisory agreement and on-the-job training plan

Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
Phone: 803-896-4655
Email: Contact.Speech@llr.sc.gov

South Carolina Department of Education
Phone: 803-896-0325
Email: certification@ed.sc.gov

South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs, Early Intervention
Phone: 803-898-9145
Email: jkimrey@ddsn.sc.gov

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