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We offer this information as a quick guide with a recommendation that you contact your professional board as the only definitive source of information on your CE requirements. Select the state above in which you are licensed.


Alabama
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Board of Examiners for SLP & Aud
Phone:  334-269-1434
Fax:  334-834-9618
Website:  www.abespa.org
Email:  abespa@mindspring.com
CE Required:  12 hours per year
Homestudy Allowed:  Pre-approval required
License Expiration:  12/31, annually
Nat'l Accreditation Accepted:  No
Notes:  Pre-app form on board website

Alaska
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Division of Occupational Licensing
Phone:  907-465-2695
Fax:  907-465-2974
Website:  www.dced.state.ak.us/occ/home
Email:  p.j._gingras@commerce.state.ak
CE Required:  No
Homestudy Allowed:  N/A
License Expiration:  9/30, even years
Nat'l Accreditation Accepted:  N/A
Notes:  N/A

Arizona
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Division of Licensing Services
Phone:  602-674-4374
Fax:  602-861-0463
Website:  www.hs.state.az.us/als
Email:  mbeaglh@hs.state.az.us
CE Required:  8 hours per year
Homestudy Allowed:  No limit*
License Expiration:  DOI, annually
Nat'l Accreditation Accepted:  No
Notes:  *Board pre-approval required

Arkansas
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Board of Examiners in SLP & Audiology
Phone:  501-682-9180
Fax:  501-682-9181
Website:  None
Email:  abespa@ipa.net
CE Required:  10 per year
Homestudy Allowed:  No limit
License Expiration:  6/30, annually
Nat'l Accreditation Accepted:  ASHA*
Notes:  *But content still must meet requirements in rules and regulations

California
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SLP & Audiologist Board
Phone:  916-263-2666
Fax:  916-263-2668
Website:  www.slpab.ca.gov
Email:  slpab@dca.ca.gov
CE Required:  24 hours every 2 years
Homestudy Allowed:  8 if ASHA approved
License Expiration:  Birth month, every 2 years
Nat'l Accreditation Accepted:  ASHA
Notes: 

Colorado
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SLP's Not Licensed in Colorado
Phone:  none
Fax: 
Website:  none
Email:  none
CE Required:  none
Homestudy Allowed:  none
License Expiration:  none
Nat'l Accreditation Accepted:  none
Notes: 

Connecticut
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Dept of Public Health
Phone:  860-509-7603
Fax:  860-509-7607
Website:  www.dph.state.ct.us
Email:  No
CE Required:  No
Homestudy Allowed:  N/A
License Expiration:  Annually
Nat'l Accreditation Accepted:  N/A
Notes: 

Delaware
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SLP & Audiology Board
Phone:  302-744-4533
Fax:  302-739-2711
Website:  www.professionallicensing.state.de.us
Email:  Kathryn.Papen@state.de.us
CE Required:  20 (Single/Dual License), 30 (Triple License) every 2 years
Homestudy Allowed:  No limit
License Expiration:  7/31odd years, CE due 4/30 odd years
Nat'l Accreditation Accepted:  ASHA
Notes:  Min 14 hrs clinical skills, max 6 hrs professional growth

Florida
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Board of SLP & Audiology
Phone:  850-245-4161
Fax: 
Website:  www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/
Email:  MQA_SpeechLanguage@doh.state.fl.usa
CE Required:  30 hours every 2 years
Homestudy Allowed:  No limit
License Expiration:  12/31, odd years
Nat'l Accreditation Accepted:  ASHA
Notes:  2 hrs med err's req for renewal

Georgia
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Board of Examiners for SLP/A
Phone:  478-207-1670
Fax:  478-207-1676
Website:  www.sos.state.ga.us/plb/speech/
Email:  bcobb@sos.state.ga.us
CE Required:  20 hrs every 2 years, 40 if dual licensed
Homestudy Allowed:  needs prior approval
License Expiration:  3/31 odd years, CE due 12/31 even years
Nat'l Accreditation Accepted:  Does not accept ASHA approved courses
Notes: 

Hawaii
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Professional & Vocational Licensing
Phone:  808-586-2701
Fax:  808-586-2689
Website:  www.hawaii.gov/dcca/pvl
Email:  speech@dcca.hawaii.gov
CE Required:  No
Homestudy Allowed:  N/A
License Expiration:  12/31, odd years
Nat'l Accreditation Accepted:  N/A
Notes: 

Idaho
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Idaho Speech & Hearing Association
Phone:  N/A
Fax: 
Website:  www.idahosha.org
Email:  ishalicensure@hotmail.net
CE Required:  N/A
Homestudy Allowed:  N/A
License Expiration:  N/A
Nat'l Accreditation Accepted:  N/A
Notes: 

Illinois
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DPR – SLP/A
Phone:  217-785-0800
Fax:  217-782-7645
Website:  www.ildpr.com/WHO/spch.asp
Email:  PRFGROUP09@ildpr.com
CE Required:  20 hours every 2 years
Homestudy Allowed:  No limit if ASHA apprvd.
License Expiration:  10/31 Odd Years
Nat'l Accreditation Accepted:  ASHA
Notes: 

Indiana
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SLP & Audiology Board
Phone:  317-234-2064
Fax: 
Website:  www.in.gov/pla/bandc/slpab/
Email:  hpb5@hpb.IN.gov
CE Required:  36 hours every 2 years
Homestudy Allowed:  No limit
License Expiration:  12/31, odd years
Nat'l Accreditation Accepted:  ASHA
Notes: 

Iowa
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Board of SP & Audiology Examiners
Phone:  515-281-6959
Fax:  515-281-3121
Website:  www.idph.state.ia.us/
Email:  dsuchy@health.state.ia.us
CE Required:  30 hours every 2 years
Homestudy Allowed:  Contact board
License Expiration:  12/31, odd years
Nat'l Accreditation Accepted:  No
Notes:  Pre-approval required

Kansas
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Department of Health & Environment
Phone:  785-296-6796
Fax:  785-296-3075
Website:  www.kdhe.state.ks.us/hoc/slpa.html
Email:  dstabb@kdhe.state.ks.us
CE Required:  20 hours every 2 years
Homestudy Allowed:  20
License Expiration:  10/31 every 2 years
Nat'l Accreditation Accepted:  ASHA
Notes: 

Kentucky
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Board of SLP & Audiology
Phone:  502-564-3296 x223
Fax:  502-564-4818
Website:  www.state.ky.us
Email:  KarenMarie.Smith@ky.gov
CE Required:  15 hours per year
Homestudy Allowed:  No limit if ASHA approved
License Expiration:  1/30, annually
Nat'l Accreditation Accepted:  ASHA
Notes: 

Louisiana
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Examiners of SLP & Audiology
Phone:  225-756-3480, 800-246-6050
Fax:  225-756-3472
Website:  www.lbespa.org
Email:  aud-slp@lbespa.org
CE Required:  10 hrs/year (15 if dual)
Homestudy Allowed:  10 hours
License Expiration:  6/30, annually
Nat'l Accreditation Accepted:  No
Notes:  Require Board pre-approval

Maine
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Board of Examiners for SLP/A
Phone:  207-624-8420
Fax:  207-624-8637
Website:  www.state.me.us
Email:  Penny.Vaillancourt@maine.gov
CE Required:  25 hours every 2 years
Homestudy Allowed:  10 hours
License Expiration:  2/28, even years
Nat'l Accreditation Accepted:  ASHA
Notes:  CE due 10/31 odd years

Maryland
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Board of AUD/HAD/SLP
Phone:  410-764-4725
Fax:  410-358-0273
Website:  www.dhmh.state.md.us/boardsahs/
Email:  COSBYZ@dhmh.state.md.us
CE Required:  20 hrs (single license), 30 hrs (dual license) every 2 years
Homestudy Allowed:  No limit
License Expiration:  5/31 even years
Nat'l Accreditation Accepted:  ASHA
Notes: 

Massachusetts
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Board of Registration of Speech & Aud
Phone:  617-727-3074
Fax:  617-727-2669
Website:  www.state.ma.us/reg/boards/sp
Email:  Ann.Evans@state.ma.us
CE Required:  20 hrs (single license), 30 hrs (dual) every 2 years
Homestudy Allowed:  No limit
License Expiration:  1/6 even years
Nat'l Accreditation Accepted:  ASHA, AAA
Notes: 

Michigan
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Dept of Education
Phone:  517-373-1696
Fax: 
Website:  www.michigan.gov
Email:  WinkelmanJ@michigan.gov
CE Required:  No
Homestudy Allowed:  N/A
License Expiration:  Not licensed
Nat'l Accreditation Accepted:  N/A
Notes: 

Minnesota
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MN Department of Health
Phone:  651-282-5629
Fax:  651-282-5628
Website:  www.health.state.mn.us
Email:  Gloria.Rudolph@state.mn.us
CE Required:  30 hours every 2 years
Homestudy Allowed:  No limit
License Expiration:  1/31 & 5/31
Nat'l Accreditation Accepted:  Not Required
Notes:  20 hrs must directly relate to area of licensure

Mississippi
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Department of Health
Phone:  601-575-7260
Fax:  901-576-7267
Website:  www.msdh.state.ms.us
Email:  N/A
CE Required:  20 hours every 2 years
Homestudy Allowed:  6 hours
License Expiration:  6/30, even years
Nat'l Accreditation Accepted:  ASHA
Notes:  10 hours must directly relate to clinical practice

Missouri
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Commission for SLP & A
Phone:  573-751-0098
Fax:  573-751-3166
Website:  pr.mo.gov/speech.asp
Email:  healingarts@pr.mo.gov
CE Required:  30 hours every 2 years
Homestudy Allowed:  No limit if ASHA approved
License Expiration:  1/31, odd years
Nat'l Accreditation Accepted:  ASHA
Notes: 

Montana
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Board of SLP/A
Phone:  406-841-2385
Fax:  406-841-2305
Website:  www.discoveringmontana.com
Email:  hlee@state.mt.us
CE Required:  40 hours every 2 years
Homestudy Allowed:  No limit
License Expiration:  2/1 annually, CE due odd years
Nat'l Accreditation Accepted:  ASHA
Notes:  CE must be germane to profession & client services

Nebraska
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Board of Examiners in A & SLP
Phone:  402-471-2299
Fax:  402-471-3577
Website:  www.hhs.state.ne.us
Email:  delores.james@hhss.ne.gov
CE Required:  20 hours every 2 years
Homestudy Allowed:  10 (Must have post-test)
License Expiration:  12/1, even years
Nat'l Accreditation Accepted:  N/A
Notes:  Courses must be approved by Board

Nevada
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Board of Examiners for Aud & SP
Phone:  775-857-3500
Fax:  775-857-2121
Website:  speech_pathology.state.nv.us
Email:  Lorraine_Pokorski@washoehealth.com
CE Required:  15 hours per year
Homestudy Allowed:  No limit if ASHA approved
License Expiration:  12/31, annually
Nat'l Accreditation Accepted:  ASHA
Notes: 

New Hampshire
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Office of Allied Health Professionals
Phone:  603-271-8389
Fax:  603-271-6702
Website:  N/A
Email:  N/A
CE Required:  30 hours / every 2 years
Homestudy Allowed:  No limit
License Expiration:  12/31 odd years
Nat'l Accreditation Accepted:  N/A
Notes:  12 hrs must be clinical

New Jersey
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SLP/A Advisory Committee
Phone:  973-504-6390
Fax:  973-648-3355
Website:  www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/medical/audiology.htm
Email:  clarkr@dca.lps.state.nj.us
CE Required:  20 hours every 2 years
Homestudy Allowed:  10, if ASHA approved
License Expiration:  10/31, odd years
Nat'l Accreditation Accepted:  ASHA
Notes: 

New Mexico
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Speech-Language & Hearing Board
Phone:  505-476-7098
Fax:  505-476-7094
Website:  www.rld.state.nm.us
Email:  Speech/Hearing@state.nm.us
CE Required:  10 hours per year
Homestudy Allowed:  No limit
License Expiration:  1/30, annually
Nat'l Accreditation Accepted:  ASHA
Notes: 

New York
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Board for SLP & A
Phone:  518-474-3817 x100
Fax:  518-486-4846
Website:  www.op.nysed.gov/speech.htm
Email:  speechbd@mail.nysed.gov
CE Required:  30 hours every 3 years
Homestudy Allowed:  20 hrs if ASHA approved
License Expiration:  Birthmonth, every 3 years
Nat'l Accreditation Accepted:  ASHA
Notes:  20 hrs must be in 'professional' area

North Carolina
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Board of Examiners for SLP & Audiology
Phone:  336-272-1828
Fax:  336-272-4353
Website:  www.ncboeslpa.org
Email:  ncboe@bellsouth.net
CE Required:  No
Homestudy Allowed:  N/A
License Expiration:  N/A
Nat'l Accreditation Accepted:  N/A
Notes: 

North Dakota
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Board of Examiners on A & SLP
Phone:  701-777-4421
Fax:  701-777-4365
Website:  www.und.edu
Email:  Beverly_Solseng@und.nodak.edu
CE Required:  10 hours per year
Homestudy Allowed:  No limit
License Expiration:  12/31, annually
Nat'l Accreditation Accepted:  ASHA
Notes:  Most ASHA courses are accepted, but pre-approval is recommended

Ohio
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Board of SLP & Audiology
Phone:  614-466-3145
Fax: 
Website:  http://slpaud.ohio.gov/
Email:  Doug.Hart@slpaud.state.oh.us
CE Required:  20 hours every 2 years
Homestudy Allowed:  No limit if ASHA app
License Expiration:  12/31 even years*
Nat'l Accreditation Accepted:  ASHA
Notes:  10 hrs specific to clinical practice, *Renewals due 9/30

Oklahoma
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Board of Examiners for SLP & Audiology
Phone:  405-840-2774
Fax:  405-843-3489
Website:  www.obespa.state.ok.us
Email:  obespa@oklaosf.state.ok.us
CE Required:  20 hours every 2 years
Homestudy Allowed:  No limit
License Expiration:  12/31, CE due even years
Nat'l Accreditation Accepted:  ASHA
Notes: 

Oregon
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Board of Examiners for SLP & Audiology
Phone:  503-731-4050
Fax:  503-731-4207
Website:  bspa.state.or.us
Email:  speechaud.board@state.or.us
CE Required:  40 hours every 2 years
Homestudy Allowed:  No limit
License Expiration:  1/30 even years
Nat'l Accreditation Accepted:  ASHA
Notes: 

Pennsylvania
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Board of Speech-Language & Hearing
Phone:  717-783-1389
Fax:  717-787-7769
Website:  www.dos.state.pa.us
Email:  st-speech@state.pa.us
CE Required:  No
Homestudy Allowed:  N/A
License Expiration:  7/31, even years
Nat'l Accreditation Accepted:  N/A
Notes: 

Rhode Island
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Board of Examiners of SLP & Audiology
Phone:  401-222-2827
Fax:  401-222-1272
Website:  www.health.ri.gov/
Email:  DonnaD@doh.state.ri.us
CE Required:  20 hours every 2 years
Homestudy Allowed:  No limit if ASHA appr
License Expiration:  6/30, even years
Nat'l Accreditation Accepted:  ASHA
Notes: 

South Carolina
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Board of Examiners in SLP & Audiology
Phone:  803-896-4650
Fax:  803-896-4719
Website:  www.llr.state.sc.us
Email:  reynoldsv@llr.sc.gov
CE Required:  16 hours every 2 years
Homestudy Allowed:  4 hours*
License Expiration:  3/31, odd years
Nat'l Accreditation Accepted:  No
Notes:  *Require Board pre-approval

South Dakota
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Board of Hearing Aid Disp's and Audiologist
Phone:  605-642-1600
Fax:  605-642-1756
Website:  www.state.sd.us/doh/audiology/
Email:  proflic@rushmore.com
CE Required:  No
Homestudy Allowed:  N/A
License Expiration:  N/A
Nat'l Accreditation Accepted:  N/A
Notes:  Audiologists are licensed; SLP's are not licensed

Tennessee
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Board for Comm. Disorders & Sciences
Phone:  615-532-3202
Fax: 
Website:  www2.state.tn.us/health/Boards
Email:  Bonnie.Ferrell@state.tn.us
CE Required:  10 hours per year
Homestudy Allowed:  5 hours
License Expiration:  CE due 12/31, annually
Nat'l Accreditation Accepted:  none
Notes: 

Texas
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Board of Examiners for SLP & Aud
Phone:  512-834-6627, ext. 2756
Fax:  512-834-6677
Website:  www.dshs.state.tx.us/speech/
Email:  speech@dshs.state.tx.us
CE Required:  10 hours per year
Homestudy Allowed:  No limit if ASHA apprvd.
License Expiration:  Birthmonth, annually
Nat'l Accreditation Accepted:  ASHA
Notes: 

Utah
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SLP & Audiologist Board
Phone:  801-530-6621
Fax:  801-530-6511
Website:  www.dopl.utah.gov
Email:  KMCCALL@utah.gov
CE Required:  20 hours every 2 years
Homestudy Allowed:  No limit if ASHA apprvd
License Expiration:  5/31 odd years
Nat'l Accreditation Accepted:  ASHA
Notes: 

Vermont
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Dept of Education
Phone:  802-828-0411
Fax: 
Website:  www.state.vt.us/educ
Email:  annebordonaro@education.state.vt.us
CE Required:  30 hours every 3 years
Homestudy Allowed:  N/A
License Expiration:  N/A
Nat'l Accreditation Accepted:  N/A
Notes:  Licensure to begin 10/1/04

Virginia
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Board of Audiology & SLP
Phone:  804-662-9111
Fax:  804-662-9523
Website:  www.dhp.state.va.us
Email:  fanbd@dhp.virginia.gov
CE Required:  30 hours every 2 years
Homestudy Allowed:  No limit*
License Expiration:  12/31 even years
Nat'l Accreditation Accepted:  ASHA
Notes:  *15 hrs must be ASHA approved

Washington
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Board of Hearing & Speech
Phone:  360-236-4700
Fax:  360-236-4818
Website:  www.dol.wa.gov
Email:  Tracey.Hansen@doh.wa.gov
CE Required:  No
Homestudy Allowed:  N/A
License Expiration:  Birthdate, annually
Nat'l Accreditation Accepted:  N/A
Notes:  In process of implementing CE

Washington DC
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NOT LICENSED
Phone:  N/A
Fax: 
Website:  N/A
Email:  N/A
CE Required:  N/A
Homestudy Allowed:  N/A
License Expiration:  N/A
Nat'l Accreditation Accepted:  N/A
Notes: 

West Virginia
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Board of Examiners for SLP & Audiology
Phone:  877-462-5460
Fax:  877-462-5482
Website:  www.wvspeechandaudiology.org
Email:  WVBESLPA@mail.wvnet.edu
CE Required:  20 hours every 2 years
Homestudy Allowed:  No limit if ASHA apprvd
License Expiration:  DOI every 2 years
Nat'l Accreditation Accepted:  ASHA
Notes:  Courses must relate to prof. growth

Wisconsin
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Hearing & Speech Examining Board
Phone:  608-261-7931
Fax:  608-261-7083
Website:  drl.wi.gov/boards/had/index.htm
Email:  Tamie.Buckingham@drl.state.wi.us
CE Required:  20 hours every 2 years
Homestudy Allowed:  No limit if ASHA approved
License Expiration:  1/31, odd years
Nat'l Accreditation Accepted:  ASHA
Notes: 

Wyoming
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Board of Speech Pathology & Audiology
Phone:  307-777-6529
Fax:  307-777-3508
Website:  http://plboards.state.wy.us/
Email:  dbridge@state.wy.us
CE Required:  20 hours per year
Homestudy Allowed:  No limit if ASHA app.
License Expiration:  12/31, annually
Nat'l Accreditation Accepted:  ASHA
Notes:  Courses must relate to license area

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