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Speech Language Pathologist Aide
License Description Speech-language pathology aide means an individual who meets minimum qualifications set in these regulations, and who works under the supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist. An application for registration for a speech-language pathology or audiology aide shall be submitted by the supervising licensee to the State Department of Health. The educational requirements for registration as a speech-language pathology or audiology aide shall be a minimum of a high school diploma or the equivalent. The licensed speech-language pathologist or audiologist who registers aides must determine that the applicant: a. Is at least 18 years of age; b. Is of good moral character; c. Has met the minimum educational requirements; d. Has adequate communication skills and the ability to relate to the clinical population; e. Has paid an application fee; f. Works under the supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist or audiologist according to a supervision plan approved by the department; and g. Shall be registered by the department. No examination shall be required for registration. The supervising licensee shall be responsible for ensuring that the aide's renewal application and the prescribed fee have been submitted to the Department for each aide supervised. The following fees are payable to the State Department of Health: i. Initial registration - $50.00; ii. Renewal of registration - $50.00. SOURCE: Miss. Code Ann. §73-38-1.
Licensing Agency
MS State Dept. of Health
Professional Licensure Division
Office of Licensure
P.O. Box 1700
Jackson, MS 39215-1700
(601) 364 7360
MSDHProfLicensure@msdh.ms.gov
Active Status Active
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education Degree required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 09/05/2024
Physical Requirements No physical requirements

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