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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) To be eligible for initial interim licensure by the board as a speech-language pathologist, the applicant shall:
(a) Provide a certified university transcript conferring a master's degree or doctorate degree in the area of speech-language pathology or communication disorders, or substantive equivalent. The board shall promulgate administrative regulations to specify the required course work; or
(b) Provide documentation of completion of degree requirements, including a supervised direct clinical practicum with individuals presenting with a variety of disorders of communications and swallowing. The experience shall be obtained with a training institution or in one (1) of its cooperating programs.
(2) To be eligible for initial licensure by the board as a speech-language pathologist, the applicant shall:
(a) Provide a certified university transcript conferring a master's degree or doctorate degree in the area of speech-language pathology or communication disorders, or substantive equivalent. The board shall promulgate administrative regulations to specify the required course work;
(b) Provide documentation of completion of a postgraduate professional experience approved by the board pursuant to administrative regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter; and
(c) Pass a national examination approved by the board at the time of the application for licensure or provide documentation of national certification.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XXVI. Occupations and Professions § 334A.183.Licensure requirements for speech-language pathologist - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ky/title-xxvi-occupations-and-professions/ky-rev-st-sect-334a-183/
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