Audiologist

KentuckyActive
Exam
Third-party exam
Education
Degree
Experience
Experience
Background check
None

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION Audiologist must be knowledgeable in the application of principles and procedures of measurement, testing, appraisal, prediction, consultation, and counseling related to hearing and disorders of hearing. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Possess at least a master's degree in the area of audiology. Submit official transcript from an educational institution approved by the Board, evidencing the successful completion of at least sixty (60) hours of courses related to speech, hearing and language and courses that provide training information. EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS The Board will determine examination requirements on an individual basis. The Board waives the examination and grants license to those who hold the certification of clinical competence of the American Speech and Hearing Association. $25.00 application fee and $50.00 licensure fee, the latter being refundable if not approved. GENERAL INFORMATION for LICENSURE or CERTIFICATION Every applicant must be at least eighteen (18) years of age. You must be a citizen of the United States. You must be of good moral character. You must present evidence, from a licensed or certified audiologist supervisor for a period of nine (9) months in full-time professional employment. For additional information on work-experience requirements, contact the regulatory agency. Licenses are renewed annually, with a $25.00 fee. CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (after licensure or certification) Fifteen (15) hours annually. Twenty-five (25) annually for those with dual licensure.

Requirements reported by the state

Licence type
Stand-alone license
Exam
Third-party exam required
Education
Degree required
Continuing education
Continuing education required
Certification
Certification may substitute for license requirements
Experience
Experience
Background check
No criminal record requirements

Issuing body

Department
Department of Professional Licensing
Board
Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Address
500 Mero Street 2 SC 32 Frankfort, KY 40601
Agency website
http://slp.ky.gov
Licence page
http://slp.ky.gov
Last updated
July 18, 2024

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