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North Dakota Century Code Title 43. Occupations and Professions § 43-37-04. Eligibility for licensure

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

To be eligible for licensure by the board as an audiologist, speech-language pathologist, or speech-language pathology assistant, an applicant shall meet all the following requirements:

1. Possess an appropriate degree from an educational institution recognized by the board.

a. An applicant for a speech-language pathologist license must possess at least a master's degree in speech-language pathology.

b. An applicant for an audiologist license must possess at least a doctorate degree in audiology.

c. An applicant for a speech-language pathology assistant license must possess one hundred hours of supervised clinical experience or fieldwork and:

(1) A certificate of completion for speech-language pathology paraprofessionals issued by the superintendent of public instruction prior to August 1, 2026;

(2) A bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology or communication disorders; or

(3) A two-year degree in speech-language pathology assistants program or a bachelor's degree in another field with coursework in the following areas:

(a) Introduction to communication disorders;

(b) Phonetics;

(c) Speech sound disorders;

(d) Language development;

(e) Language disorders; and

(f) Anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing mechanisms.

d. An applicant for a temporary license must show proof of active licensure within the past five years in the state or another jurisdiction. Limitations on temporary licensure length and qualifications to obtain full licensure must be prescribed by rules of the board.

2. Submit evidence showing qualifications prescribed by rules of the board.

3. Within one year of application an applicant for licensure as a speech-language pathologist, speech-language pathology assistant, or audiologist must pass any applicable examination prescribed by rules adopted by the board.

4. Pay the prescribed fee.

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