The DC Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology regulates the practice of audiology and speech-language pathology. The Board advises the Mayor and administers and enforces the law. The Board also evaluates applicants' qualifications and administers exams; recommends standards and procedures; issues licenses; receives and reviews complaints; and requests investigations, conducts hearings, and issues subpoenas.
The Board is appointed by the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the council. The Board consists of seven DC residents, including a chair: two audiologists, two speech-language pathologists, one otolaryngologist, and two consumer members. Professional members must have been engaged in practice for at least three years preceding appointment. The consumer member must be at least 18 years old, with no affiliation with either the practice of audiology or the practice of speech-language pathology or other health profession. Licenses expire on December 31 of even years.
The Board is appointed by the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the council. The Board consists of seven DC residents, including a chair: two audiologists, two speech-language pathologists, one otolaryngologist, and two consumer members. Professional members must have been engaged in practice for at least three years preceding appointment. The consumer member must be at least 18 years old, with no affiliation with either the practice of audiology or the practice of speech-language pathology or other health profession. Licenses expire on December 31 of even years.
The Board meets quarterly on the third Monday. Please note that meeting dates can change. In 2020, the Board plans to meet on the following dates:
- March 16
- June 15
- September 21
- December 21
New online licensure application process is available ONLY for SLP Assistants, SLP Clinical Fellows, and Audiology Assistants! (Paper application option is available for all applicants below.)
ONLINE APPLICATIONS
- New License Application for Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
- New License Application for Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellow
- New License Application for Audiology Assistant
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS: The initial licensure application process for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists is not available online. Please printout and submit a paper application.
PAPER APPLICATIONS
- New License Application for Speech-Language Pathologist
- New License Application for Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
- New License Application for Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellow
- New License Application for Audiologist
- New License Application for Audiology Assistant
OTHER DOCUMENTS, LICENSURE RENEWAL, AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK
- Criminal Background Check
- Licensure Renewal (CLOSED)
- Board Members
- Board Announcements
Licensure Search
- Policy Statement on Telepractice
- Policy Statement on Continuing Education Requirement
- Policy Statement on Identifying Public Health Issues for Continuing Education
Health Occupations Revision Act:
DC Municipal Regulations:
- DC Municipal Regulations for Speech-Language Pathologists
- DC Municipal Regulations for Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
- DC Municipal Regulations for Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellows
- DC Municipal Regulations for Audiologists
- DC Municipal Regulations for Audiology Assistants
Open Session Agenda and Minutes:
Contact Phone:
(202) 724-4900
Contact Fax:
(202) 724-8677
Contact TTY:
711
Office Hours:
Monday to Friday 8:15 am to 4:30 pm
Service Location:
Health, Department of
GIS Address:
899 North Capitol Street, NE
City:
Washington
State:
DC
Zip:
20002