Speech-Language Pathologist

Exam

State exam

Education

Degree

Experience

Not reported

Background check

Required

<p>Speech-Language Pathologists screen, evaluate, diagnose, treat and consult on disorders of communication. They identify, diagnose, and treat individuals who have communications disorders. This may include disorders of speech, articulation, fluency, voice, verbal and written language, auditory comprehension, cognition communication, and swallowing disorders.</p> <p><strong>Legislation:</strong>&nbsp;NH RSA 326-F and 328-F; Administrative Rules Chapter Ahp 100-300 and Spe 100-500</p> <p><strong>Licensure Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Good professional character and reliability</li> <li>Master's degree or higher in speech-language pathology, communications sciences and disorders, or communications disorders from an approved educational institution</li> <li>Complete a supervised clinical practicum experience at an approved educational institution</li> <li>Complete a post-graduate professional experience under the supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist</li> <li>Pass an examination in speech-language pathology</li> <li>Military experience shall not be considered when determining whether the applicant meets the educational requirements for licensure</li> </ul> <p><strong>Examination:</strong>&nbsp; Written examination required</p> <p><strong>Continuing Education:</strong>&nbsp;30 hours of continuing education required every two years</p> <p><strong>Fees</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>Application: $60</li> <li>Initial licensure fee: $110</li> <li>Biennial renewal: $110</li> <li>License reinstatement: $220</li> </ul> <ul>Licenses expire on December 31 of each odd-numbered year</ul> <p><strong>Reciprocity:</strong>&nbsp;Not permitted</p> <p>revised Jan 2018</p>