Verified October 9, 2026 against the practice act, board rules and sources cited below. The board decides every application. All states
What SLPs and audiologists miss in Idaho
- Idaho is moving SLP and audiology licenses from yearly to two-year renewal beginning August 2026.
- Idaho has no reciprocity agreements, but endorsement is available to applicants who meet every requirement.
- The same board licenses sign language interpreters and hearing aid dealers.
Can I practice in Idaho on an ASLP Compact privilege?
Idaho has enacted the ASLP Compact but is not issuing privileges yet. Until it does, practicing here takes a Idaho license, and a Idaho license does not yet give you a privilege anywhere else.
- Enacted, not issuing yet
Can an SLP or audiologist licensed elsewhere get a Idaho license by endorsement?
Idaho has no reciprocity agreements with other states, but licensure by endorsement is available when every requirement is met. All state licenses held must be reported, with verifications submitted for review.
- Endorsement route available
Which exams does Idaho require for a license?
An SLP must pass a board-approved examination in speech-language pathology, which the board's FAQ identifies with the Praxis.
- Praxis exam
Does Idaho offer a temporary SLP or audiology license?
ASHA reports no temporary license; an out-of-state licensee may provide follow-up telepractice to an existing patient who is temporarily in Idaho.
- No temporary license
How do clinical fellows get licensed in Idaho?
Clinical fellows practice on a provisional permit with a plan of supervision. Changing supervisors means filing a new permit application marked "Change of Supervisor" with a new plan, at no extra fee.
- Provisional permit
Does Idaho license SLP assistants?
SLPAs are licensed. The statute calls the role a speech-language pathologist aide and requires a bachelor's degree and a board-approved exam; ASHA reports an associate degree plus ASHA's SLPA exam. SLPAs need 10 CE hours a year.
- SLPA license
What audiologists need to know in Idaho
ASHA reports that audiologists may dispense hearing aids under the audiology license. Hearing aid dealers and fitters are licensed separately by the same board.
- Dispensing covered by the audiology license
Pupil Personnel Services Certificate (SLP or Audiology endorsement) in Idaho
School SLPs and audiologists hold a State Department of Education pupil personnel services certificate, which needs a master's degree and an institutional recommendation and renews with six semester credits every five years.
Citation: Idaho State Department of Education, as summarized by ASHA
How often does a Idaho SLP or audiology license renew?
Licensees complete 10 contact hours of CE in the 12 months before each renewal. Starting August 1, 2026, the board is moving licenses from annual to biennial renewal, so cycle dates are changing.
- 10 CE hours per cycle
Licensing in Idaho?
For a license, we send your Praxis scores and verifications, file the application and carry the board correspondence. License by endorsement is $599 for an SLP or audiologist.