West Virginia State Information

Learn quick facts about the professions [PDF] in West Virginia.

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 West Virginia. 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.

State License Requirements

ASHA Pathway: The ASHA CCC is accepted as proof of meeting some requirements for licensure for both professions.

Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathologist

Master’s degree
Supervised clinical practicum
Postgraduate professional work experience
National exam
Jurisprudence exam

Audiologists may dispense hearing aids under an audiology license.

Continuing Education: 20 hours every two years

Interstate Practice (ASLP-IC, Telepractice, and Temporary)

ASLP-IC: West Virginia 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. Notification of telepractice services shall be provided by the practitioner to the patient/client, the guardian, the caregiver, and the multidisciplinary team, if appropriate. The notification shall include the right to refuse telepractice services and options for service delivery. Telepractice services shall not be provided by correspondence only, e.g., mail, email, or fax, although correspondence may be supplemental to telepractice.

Temporary Practice for Out-of-State Providers: West Virginia allows out-of-state providers to register to provide telepractice services without obtaining a West Virginia license.

School-Based License Requirements

Audiologist

State license

Speech-Language Pathologist: Student Support Certificate

Master’s degree
National exam

Continuing Education: Six semester hours every five years

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Early Intervention License Requirements

A state license is required to work in early intervention in West Virginia.

Assistants License Requirements

Audiology Assistant

Health Care Setting

Register with Board
Associate’s or bachelor’s degree
Supervised practicum
On-the-job training
Demonstrated competence
Licensed supervisors must have two years’ experience and may not supervise more than three full-time assistants.

School Setting

Not regulated

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

Health Care Setting

Register with Board
Associate’s or bachelor’s degree
Supervised practicum
On-the-job training
Demonstrated competence
Licensed supervisors must have two years’ experience and may not supervise more than three full-time assistants.

School Setting: Speech Assistant