How to Become a Speech-Language Pathologist in South Dakota

Intended for recent master’s-level graduates in speech-language pathology, this pathway requires completion of required clinical practicum, fellowship, and a passing score on the national exam in order to obtain a South Dakota SLP license. It’s tailored for individuals beginning their professional career in schools, clinics, or healthcare settings.

This pathway applies to actively licensed SLPs in South Dakota who must renew their license periodically by completing continuing education and submitting renewal fees. It ensures practitioners remain compliant, current in their field, and legally eligible to practice in the state.

This pathway is for speech-language pathologists licensed in another U.S. state who seek to transfer their credentials to South Dakota. It allows qualified professionals to begin practicing locally by demonstrating that their existing license meets South Dakota’s standards.

This pathway is for individuals who have completed an accredited assistant-level program and necessary supervised clinical hours, seeking their first South Dakota SLPA certification. It’s aimed at newcomers entering assistant roles in educational or healthcare environments.

This route applies to certified SLPAs in South Dakota who must periodically renew their certification by completing continuing education and paying applicable fees. It ensures assistants stay current in their skills and legally eligible to practice.

This pathway is for speech-language pathology assistants already certified in another U.S. jurisdiction who wish to transfer their credentials to South Dakota. It enables qualified assistants to begin practicing by meeting South Dakota’s credential equivalency requirements.