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 Ohio
- Ohio issues compact privileges and does not require a jurisprudence exam for one.
- A conditional license cannot be renewed, so plan the clinical fellowship to fit within 18 months.
- Out-of-state licensees and CCC holders can practice in Ohio while their license application is pending.
Can I practice in Ohio on an ASLP Compact privilege?
Ohio is issuing ASLP Compact privileges (since February 9, 2026). A speech-language pathologist or audiologist whose home state is also issuing can apply for a privilege to practice here through CompactConnect, and must apply, attest and pay personally. SLPAs and clinical fellows are not eligible.
- Issuing compact privileges
Can an SLP or audiologist licensed elsewhere get a Ohio license by endorsement?
Under Ohio's universal licensing law, the board issues a license to an SLP or audiologist who holds a license in another state, or who has qualifying work experience or certification in a state that does not license. A CCC holder or out-of-state licensee may keep practicing while the Ohio application is pending.
- Endorsement route available
Citation: Ohio Rev. Code 4753.07; 4753.12(E); Chapter 4796
Which exams does Ohio require for a license?
Applicants need a passing score on the Praxis Series test in speech-language pathology or audiology, or one of the older national exams the rule also accepts.
- Praxis exam
Does Ohio require fingerprints?
- Fingerprint background check
Does Ohio offer a temporary SLP or audiology license?
There is no temporary license, but a nonresident licensed in their home state or holding the ASHA CCC may practice one period of up to 30 consecutive days a year after filing a statement with the board in advance.
- Temporary or limited license available
Citation: Ohio Rev. Code 4753.12(F)
How do clinical fellows get licensed in Ohio?
An SLP must hold a conditional license before starting the supervised professional experience and file a plan for it. The license lasts 18 months and cannot be renewed, though the board may grant a second one. Medicare and Medicaid billing for a conditional licensee's services goes through the supervisor.
- Conditional license
Citation: Ohio Rev. Code 4753.06(F); 4753.071; 4753.09
Does Ohio license SLP assistants?
SLP aides are licensed, cannot act independently, and must work under the direction and supervision of a licensed SLP. An aide may not start work until the license is approved, and an aide may never dispense hearing aids.
- Speech-language pathology aide license
What audiologists need to know in Ohio
Ohio law expressly lets a licensed audiologist fit, sell and dispense hearing aids under the audiology license.
- Dispensing covered by the audiology license
How often does a Ohio SLP or audiology license renew?
Licenses renew every two years with 20 CE hours, 10 of them specific to clinical practice in the licensed field and 2 related to ethics. Dual licensees need 20 hours for each license.
- Renews every 2 years
- 20 CE hours per cycle
Licensing in Ohio?
If your home state issues privileges too, a compact privilege may be the fastest route; you apply yourself, and we prepare you and sit with you while you do. 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.