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 Pennsylvania
- Every new Pennsylvania applicant needs 3 hours of approved child abuse recognition and reporting training, and every renewal needs 2.
- Endorsement applicants must send a copy of their current state's licensing law with its enactment date.
- Pennsylvania has compact bills pending but is not a member.
Can I practice in Pennsylvania on an ASLP Compact privilege?
A compact bill has been introduced in Pennsylvania, but it is not a member. Practicing here takes a Pennsylvania license.
- Compact bill introduced
Can an SLP or audiologist licensed elsewhere get a Pennsylvania license by endorsement?
Endorsement needs a license in good standing from a jurisdiction with substantially equivalent standards, a copy of that jurisdiction's licensing law with its enactment date, and either 2 of the last 5 years in practice or 20 CE hours in the last 24 months. Applicants also need 3 hours of approved child abuse training.
- Endorsement route available
Citation: 63 Pa.C.S. 3111; 49 Pa. Code 45.25
Which exams does Pennsylvania require for a license?
Initial applicants show the required education, nine months of supervised professional experience for SLPs, a passing score on a board-approved exam, and 3 hours of approved child abuse recognition and reporting training.
Does Pennsylvania offer a temporary SLP or audiology license?
An SLP or audiologist holding a valid license in another state who applies for a Pennsylvania license can also get a 90-day provisional license.
- Temporary or limited license available
Citation: 49 Pa. Code 45.23(a)(3)
How do clinical fellows get licensed in Pennsylvania?
SLPs completing the supervised experience for the ASHA CCC can hold an 18-month provisional license, renewable once, and must practice under a supervisor with the same license type. Separate six-month provisional licenses cover applicants who have finished every requirement while the full license is processed.
- Provisional license
Citation: 49 Pa. Code 45.23
Does Pennsylvania license SLP assistants?
The supervising SLP files each assistant with the board within 30 days of hire or any change. Assistants need 30 semester hours in the field. The SLP must give direct onsite supervision, directly observe 25% of each clinical session, and supervise no more than three assistants.
- Assistant (filed with the board by the supervising licensee)
Neurophysiologic intraoperative monitoring certification in Pennsylvania
Audiologists need a separate board certification to perform neurophysiologic intraoperative monitoring, under physician delegation and direction.
Citation: 49 Pa. Code 45.11; 45.24
How often does a Pennsylvania SLP or audiology license renew?
Licenses renew every two years with 20 CE hours per license, including 2 hours of approved child abuse recognition and reporting. Extra hours do not carry over, and the board will not renew until the hours are done.
- Renews every 2 years
- 20 CE hours per cycle
Licensing in Pennsylvania?
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.