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Regulation of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists
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The Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing staffs the audiology and speech-language pathology programs. The Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development adopts regulations to carry out laws governing the practice of audiology and speech-language pathology in Alaska. It makes final licensing decisions and takes disciplinary actions against people who violate licensing laws.

Regulated Professions

a. Audiologist
b. Speech-Language Pathologist
c. Language Pathologist Assistant

Audiologists and speech-language pathologists who practice independently must obtain an Alaska Business License.

License Applications

Application for Audiologist License, #08-4056, Revised 07/14/06. Application for permanent license, temporary license, or courtesy license.
Biennial Audiologist License Renewal, #08-4127, Revised 04/28/06.
Application for Speech-Language Pathologist, #08-4405, Revised 07/14/06.
Biennial Speech-Language Pathologist License Renewal, #08-4468, Revised 05/01/06.
Application for Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant, #08-4094, Revised 07/14/06.
Biennial Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant Registration Renewal, #08-4466, Revised 04/28/06.

Statutes and Regulations

Alaska Statutes are passed by the legislature. Regulations (also called the Alaska Administrative Code) are rules adopted by the department to implement, interpret, and make specific the statutes. Both statutes and regulations have the force of law.

AS 08.11 and regulations 12 AAC 07 specifically apply to audiologists and speech-language pathologists. AS 08.01 - 08.03 and regulations 12 AAC 02 apply to all professions regulated by the division.

Proposed regulations are advertised in Alaska newspapers and we invite public comment on them. If you would like to receive notice of proposed regulations, please write to the regulations specialist and request that your name be added to the Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists interested parties list. Please advise us if you move or wish your name removed from the mailing list.

Audiologist, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Dealer Regulations AS 08.11, AS 08.55 and 12 AAC 07.

Centralized Licensing Statutes AS 08.01-08.03. Applies to all professions.

Centralized Licensing Regulations 12 AAC 02. Fees, name and address changes, examinations review, general provisions. Applies to all professions.

National Organizations

National organizations may provide information on the regulation of the practice of audiology and Speech Language Pathology in other states.

American Speech Language Pathology Assn. (ASHA)
10801 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
Telephone: 1-800-498-2071
http://www.asha.org

National Council of State Boards of Examiners for
Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

PO Box 326
Wellsburg, WV 26070
Telephone: (304) 737-2395

Contact Information

Telephone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Address:

(907) 465-2534
(907) 465-2974
license@alaska.gov
P.O. Box 110806
Juneau, AK 99811-0806

Investigations/Complaints

To file a complaint or to bring a matter pertaining to the actions of a licensed, or unlicensed, professional to the attention of our investigative staff, please send an email to: investigations@alaska.gov
 

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Other application forms may be mailed to you or picked up at a division office. Completed applications must be signed and submitted to the division with the appropriate fees.

 
 

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