Delaware State Information
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The information below is collected from state licensure boards or regulatory agencies responsible for regulating the professions of audiology and/or speech-language pathology in the state of Delaware. The information is reviewed on an annual basis. Please be advised that laws, regulations, and policies may change at any time, so always check with your state for the most up-to-date information.
ASHA Pathway: The ASHA CCC is accepted as proof of meeting some requirements for licensure for audiologists and is required for licensure for speech-language pathologists.
Audiologist
- Doctoral degree
Audiologists may dispense hearing aids under an audiology license.
Speech-Language Pathologist
- ASHA CCC
- Master’s degree
- Supervised clinical practicum
- Supervised clinical fellowship under a temporary license
Both:
- National exam
- Criminal background check
Continuing Education: 30 hours every two years
ASLP-IC: Delaware is a member state of the Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact (ASLP-IC). Information on the current status of the ASLP-IC can be found on the ASLP-IC website.
Telepractice: Providers must hold a state license and adhere to the same requirements as in-person practice.
Temporary Practice for Out-of-State Providers: Audiologists and SLPs who hold their CCC or are licensed in another state may practice for up to 30 days in cooperation with a Delaware licensee. Contact the state board for more information.
A state license is required to work in Delaware schools.
ASHA Pathway: The ASHA CCC is required for both professions.
Audiologist
- State license
- ASHA CCC
- Pediatric experience
- Pediatric coursework
- Supervised experience with infants and toddlers
Speech-Language Pathologist
- State license
- ASHA CCC
- Coursework in parent-infant interaction in context of communication, alternative service delivery model, and oral-motor development/feeding
- Supervised experience with infants, toddlers, and families
Audiology Assistant
Health Care Setting
- Not regulated
School Setting
- Not regulated
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)
ASHA Pathway: The ASHA C-SLPA is accepted as proof of meeting requirements for licensure in both settings.
Health Care Setting
- Board licensure required. Licensure requirements are met through the ASHA C-SLPA, its successor, or another organization acceptable to the Board.
- The SLPA must practice under the supervision of a licensed SLP.
School Setting
- Same requirements as health care settings.
Board of Speech Pathologists, Audiologists, and Hearing Aid Dispensers
Phone: 302-744-4500
Email: [email protected]
Delaware Division of Public Health. Birth to 3 Early Intervention System
Phone: 302-739-2730
Email: [email protected]
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Delaware Speech-Language-Hearing Association
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Delaware Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Email: [email protected]
Questions for ASHA? Contact ASHA's state team.
