License Information
Audiologist License
The license information below is specific to the state of Minnesota.
Description
License Requirements:
License system provides practice and title protection for audiologists.
Requirements include:
-Doctoral degree in an accredited program.
-Completion of a clinical fellowship of post-graduate professional experience.
-A qualifying score on the National Examination in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology (NESPA).
-A passing score on practical tests of proficiency for hearing instrument dispensing.
Renewal of licensure requires documentation of continuing education.
License Fees:
Biennial license - $200
Biennial surcharge - $235
Initial fees are prorated according to the number of months remaining until the first scheduled license renewal.
Period:
Biennial renewal.
Determination:
30 to 60 days.
Other Information:
See Minn. Stat. sections 148.511-148.5198.
Agency also offers temporary license for clinical fellow / doctoral externship Audiologist. Fee is prorated with maximum fee of $150 for an 18 month period. This license can be renewed once. This license can only be used during the clinical fellow or doctoral externship period.
Agency also has a temporary license for those who are in the process of seeking permanent licensing. The license is good for 90 days or when full license is issued. The fee is $50.
Additional Links
American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) www.asha.org
American Academy of Audiology (AAA) www.audiology.org
American Board of Audiology (ABA) www.americanboardofaudiology.org
Licensing Authority
Health, Minnesota Dept. of Division of Health Policy and Systems Compliance Minnesota Department of Health,121 East Seventh Place or PO Box 64975,St. Paul,MN 55101,6512155800,http://www.health.state.mn.us
Phone: (651) 215-5800
http://www.health.state.mn.us
Data is collected by the Department of Employment and Economic Development.
