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 South Dakota
- SLPs and audiologists answer to two different South Dakota boards.
- An ASHA CCC alone is enough to qualify an SLP for a South Dakota license.
Can I practice in South Dakota on an ASLP Compact privilege?
South Dakota is not an ASLP Compact member, so practicing here takes a South Dakota license.
- Not a compact member
Can an SLP or audiologist licensed elsewhere get a South Dakota license by endorsement?
The SLP board must license anyone holding a current, unrestricted license from a state with substantially equivalent standards, or the ASHA CCC in speech-language pathology. Audiologists are licensed by a different board, the Board of Hearing Aid Dispensers and Audiologists.
- Endorsement route available
Citation: SDCL 36-37-15; 36-24-2
Which exams does South Dakota require for a license?
SLP applicants need a passing score on a written national exam in speech-language pathology. Audiologists need a national standardized audiology exam recognized by ASHA or the American Academy of Audiology.
How do clinical fellows get licensed in South Dakota?
A provisional license lets an SLP who has met the academic, practicum and exam requirements complete the postgraduate experience under a South Dakota-licensed SLP. The board sets its term and renewal conditions by rule.
- Provisional license
Citation: SDCL 36-37-17
Does South Dakota license SLP assistants?
SLPAs are licensed and need an SLPA associate degree or a CSD bachelor's plus 100 supervised clinical hours. Supervising SLPs need two years of experience, may oversee no more than three SLPAs, and must give clients written notice that an assistant will provide services. ASHA's SLPA certification also qualifies.
- Speech-language pathology assistant license
What audiologists need to know in South Dakota
The audiology scope of practice includes selecting, fitting and dispensing hearing aids, and audiologists and hearing aid dispensers are licensed by the same board.
- Dispensing covered by the audiology license
Licensing in South Dakota?
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.