How to Become a Speech-Language Pathologist in North Carolina

This pathway is for individuals with a master’s degree in speech-language pathology, completed supervised clinical experience and fellowship requirements, and passed the national exam, enabling them to obtain their first North Carolina SLP license. It’s tailored for new professionals entering practice in schools, clinics, healthcare, or private settings.

This route applies to licensed SLPs in North Carolina who must renew their license periodically by completing continuing education credits and paying renewal fees. It ensures practitioners remain compliant, current in their field, and legally eligible to practice.

This pathway is for speech-language pathologists who hold a current license in another U.S. jurisdiction and wish to practice in North Carolina. It allows qualified professionals to transfer their credentials by demonstrating equivalency with the state’s licensing standards and begin practicing without delay.

This pathway is for individuals who have completed an approved assistant-level program and required supervised clinical hours, seeking their first North Carolina SLPA certification. It’s designed for those entering assistant roles in educational, clinical, or healthcare settings.

This route applies to certified SLPAs in North Carolina who must renew their certification periodically by completing continuing education and paying required fees. It ensures assistants stay up-to-date, remain compliant, and legally eligible to practice.

This pathway is for speech-language pathology assistants certified in another U.S. jurisdiction who wish to transfer their credentials to North Carolina. It enables qualified assistants to begin practicing by meeting the state’s certification equivalency requirements.