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 Missouri
- Missouri requires a jurisprudence exam for an ASLP Compact privilege.
- Every clinical fellow must hold a provisional license, and the national exam must be passed within its first 12 months.
- Since 2025 the board may require state and FBI fingerprint checks for SLPs, audiologists, SLPAs and aides.
Can I practice in Missouri on an ASLP Compact privilege?
Missouri has enacted the ASLP Compact but is not issuing privileges yet. Until it does, practicing here takes a Missouri license, and a Missouri license does not yet give you a privilege anywhere else.
- Enacted, not issuing yet
Which exams does Missouri require for a license?
Applicants by examination pass an exam the board approves, after a CAA-accredited degree and a clinical fellowship under an SLP licensed in any state. Audiologists with a clinical doctorate skip the fellowship.
- Praxis exam
Does Missouri offer a temporary SLP or audiology license?
ASHA reports no provision for out-of-state providers to practice temporarily.
- No temporary license
How do clinical fellows get licensed in Missouri?
Anyone in a clinical fellowship must hold a provisional license, applied for with a plan for the fellowship's content and supervision. It lasts one year, extendable 12 months to finish the experience once the exam is passed; the exam and degree must be completed within 12 months.
- Provisional license
Citation: RSMo § 345.021
Does Missouri license SLP assistants?
SLPAs register with the board and need a bachelor's degree or equivalent with 25 hours of clinical observation and 25 hours of clinical practicum, according to ASHA. A supervisor may direct no more than the equivalent of three full-time SLPAs. Aides also register.
- SLPA registration
What audiologists need to know in Missouri
ASHA reports that audiologists may dispense hearing aids under the audiology license.
- Dispensing covered by the audiology license
How often does a Missouri SLP or audiology license renew?
The board sets the renewal date and may require up to 30 hours of continuing education every three years. ASHA reports 30 hours every three years.
- 30 CE hours per cycle
Licensing in Missouri?
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.