ASLP-IC: Washington 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: Providers must hold a state license and adhere to the same requirements as in-person practice and follow the Board’s guidance [PDF] and the Department’s guidance.

Temporary Practice for Out-of-State Providers: No provisions.

Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathologist

• Master’s degree
• 15 clock hours or 10 semester hours of course work approved by the Professional Educator Standards Board within one year after application or completion of a state-approved program leading to certification as a speech-language pathologist
• Completion of a written comprehensive exam

Continuing Education: 100 clock hours or equivalent college credits or professional growth plans or a combination of any of the three options; or ASHA CCC

Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathologist

One of the following:

• State license
• Educational Staff Association Certificate from the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Audiology Assistant

Health Care Setting

• Not regulated

School Setting

• Not regulated

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

Health Care Setting

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree
• 100 hours supervised work experience

School Setting

• Not regulated

Continuing Education: 30 hours every three years

Board of Hearing and Speech
Phone: 360-236-4700
Email: [email protected]

Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Phone: 360-725-6400  
Email: [email protected]

Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families, Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT)
Phone: 360-725-3500  
Email: [email protected]

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