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SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
License Description SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Applies non-medical procedures for measurement, testing, assessment, prediction, consultation or instruction in relation to development disorders of speech, voice or language or oral, pharyngeal and laryngeal sensorimotor competencies.

REQUIREMENTS:
Be at least 18 years of age, of good moral character, and satisfy education and examination requirements.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
A Master's Degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited institution.

EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS:
ASHA certified or has taken the Praxis examination in Speech Pathology with a minimum score of 600 or 162, depending on the version taken; administered by Education Testing Service, Princeton, New Jersey 08541.

CONTINUING EDUCATION:
A minimum of 10 hours per year of approved coursework.

RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS:
Every two years contingent on satisfying continuing education requirements.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
Tennessee Association of Audiologists and Speech Pathologists (TAASLP)
P.O. Box 331307
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 254-3687

American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA)
2200 Research Blvd
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 296-5700
Licensing Agency
Department of Health
Division of Health Related Boards
Division of Health Related Boards
665 Mainstream Drive 2nd floor
Nashville, TN 37247
(615) 741 5735
Active Status Active
Certification Certification required
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record Background check required
Education Degree required
Exam Third-party exam required
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License Updated 09/09/2024

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