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Discover the Essentials of Kentucky Licensing for Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists

Discover the Essentials of Kentucky Licensing for Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists

Are you an aspiring audiologist or speech-language pathologist looking to practice in Kentucky? Understanding the licensing requirements is crucial to ensure you meet all the necessary criteria. Here, we break down the key components of Kentucky's licensing requirements for these professions.

Initial Licensure

Audiology

To become a licensed audiologist in Kentucky, you must:

Note: Audiologists who dispense hearing aids must also obtain a hearing aid dispensers license.

Speech-Language Pathology

For speech-language pathologists, the requirements include:

Exemptions

Certain individuals are exempt from these licensing requirements, including:

Reciprocity

Kentucky offers reciprocity for licensed professionals from other states:

The Board may waive the exam for applicants and grant licensure to those with national certification.

Interim Practice

Applicants for interim licenses must meet specific criteria:

Temporary licenses are valid for no longer than 180 days while the applicant is reviewed by the Board.

Continuing Education

License holders must complete continuing education requirements:

Carry-over hours from previous years are no longer permitted.

Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact

Kentucky is a member of the Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact. For current information, visit the ASLP-IC website.

For more information, please follow this link.

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