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 Massachusetts
- Before practicing by telepractice, the board's policy requires 10 hours of telepractice training and an in-person evaluation to start the client relationship, per ASHA.
- Massachusetts is not an ASLP Compact member.
Can I practice in Massachusetts on an ASLP Compact privilege?
Massachusetts is not an ASLP Compact member, so practicing here takes a Massachusetts license.
- Not a compact member
Which exams does Massachusetts require for a license?
ASHA reports that Massachusetts licensure is tied to ASHA's certification standards (or, for audiologists, American Board of Audiology certification standards), and accepts the CCC as proof.
Does Massachusetts offer a temporary SLP or audiology license?
ASHA reports no provision for out-of-state providers to practice temporarily.
- No temporary license
Does Massachusetts license SLP assistants?
ASHA reports that assistants in health care settings need an associate or bachelor's degree in the field (or 18 credits of coursework) and 20 observation hours. Supervisors must have practiced two years and may oversee no more than three assistants. School assistants are unregulated.
- SLPAs are regulated
What audiologists need to know in Massachusetts
ASHA reports that audiologists may dispense hearing aids under the audiology license.
- Dispensing covered by the audiology license
DESE Initial and Professional License (Speech, Language and Hearing Disorders) in Massachusetts
School SLPs hold a Department of Elementary and Secondary Education license: an initial license with a master's, the Communication and Literacy Skills test and 100 school practicum hours, then a professional license after the fellowship, the national exam and three years of employment.
Citation: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, as summarized by ASHA
How often does a Massachusetts SLP or audiology license renew?
Licenses are applied for and renewed online through the Health Professions Licensing Portal. ASHA reports 20 CE hours every two years.
- 20 CE hours per cycle
Licensing in Massachusetts?
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.