ASLP-IC: North Dakota is not 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: No provisions. Providers must generally adhere to the same requirements as in-person practice.

Temporary Practice for Out-of-State Providers: Nonresidents who are not licensed in the state may provide services for no more than five days in any calendar year in cooperation with a licensed practitioner.

Audiologist

• State license

Speech-Language Pathologist

• Master's degree
• Fingerprinting requirement
• Praxis test
• 100 hours of school-based practicum

Continuing Education: Four semester hours every five years

A state license is required to work in early intervention in North Dakota.

Audiology Assistant

Health Care Setting

• Not regulated

School Setting

• Not regulated

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

Health Care Setting

• License required
• Bachelor’s degree
• 100 hours of supervised clinical experience
• A licensed supervisor must have practiced for three of the last five years and may not supervise more than two SLPAs at one time.

School Setting: Speech-Language Pathology Paraprofessional (SLPP)

• Associate’s or bachelor's degree
• A licensed supervising speech-language pathologist must have practiced for at least one year and may not supervise more than two SLPPs at one time.

School Setting: Speech-Language Pathology Aide

• On-the-job training

Continuing Education: 10 hours each year for health care-based licensees

North Dakota State Board of Examiners on Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology
Phone: 701-775-7165  
Email: [email protected]

North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board
Phone: 701-328-9647
Email: [email protected] 

North Dakota Department of Health & Human Services, Early Intervention 
Phone: 701-328-8968      
Email: [email protected]  

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