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Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
License Description Speech-Language Pathology Assistants assist speech pathologists in the assessment and treatment of speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. They implement speech and language programs or activities as planned and directed by speech pathologists. They monitor the use of alternative communication devices and systems. Requirements: 1) Must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Or Must complete a speech-language pathology assistant training program culminating in an associate degree from an institution accredited by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education. Programs must meet specified curriculum content and fieldwork experience. 2) Registration with the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology (ABESPA) is required for any assistant working in a private practice setting or working in a public agency which provides services to children with disabilities from birth to 21. Registration with the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) is required for any assistant (or aide) working in a public school setting. 3) 10 hours of CEU's each year for renewal of registration.
Licensing Agency
Arkansas Department of Health
Public Health Programs
AR Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
4815 West Markham, Slot 72
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 537 9151
abespa@arkansas.gov
Active Status Active
Active Military/Veterans A temporary license is available to military and spouses until formal license approval
Certification Certification required
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education Degree required
Exam No exam required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 06/28/2023
Physical Requirements No physical requirements
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