Unless you meet the listed exceptions, you must be licensed to practice as an audiologist, hearing aid dispenser or speech-language pathologist in Maryland.

Applying for a License

If you are interested in applying for a license as an audiologist, hearing aid dispenser or speech-language pathologist in Maryland, click on the appropriate profession below for the qualifications needed for a license.

Limited License

Please Note: An audiologist, hearing aid dispenser or speech-language pathologist is required to have a Limited License from the Board in order to practice under supervision. In order to obtain a Limited License, an applicant should first obtain a position with a licensee who will serve as the supervisor of the applicant. Both the applicant and the supervisor need to complete the forms required for a Limited License.

Licensure Exceptions 

Licensure is not required for:

1.     an individual employed by an agency of the federal government performing the duties of that employment;

2.     an individual continuously employed to practice Audiology since June 30, 1988 by a county public school for handicapped children, a chartered institution of the State, or the State Department of Education while performing the duties of that employment;

3.    an individual employed by a Maryland local public school system, State approved nonpublic school for handicapped children, or chartered educational institution of the State, or the State Department of Education to practice speech-language continuously since on or before September 30, 2007, while performing the duties of that employment.

4.     a student or trainee in Audiology or speech-language pathology while pursuing a supervised course of study at an accredited university or college or a recognized training center while the student is obtaining clinical practicum hours; or

5.    a volunteer while working in free speech and hearing screening programs.

 

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Audiologist - Qualifications for Licensure

Hearing Aid Dispenser - Qualifications for Licensure

Speech-Language Pathologist - Qualifications for Licensure