Maryland Speech-Language Pathology Assistant License Reciprocity Guide - 2024

by Speech Pathologist Programs Staff

Updated: March 18th, 2024

Maryland Licensing Body

Maryland Speech-Language Pathology Assistant License Reciprocity Process

Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs) licensed in another state are allowed to practice without a license if the Maryland Licensing Board permits. Preliminary approval from the board is needed along with a completed application for licensure.

To be eligible for this waiver you must have worked as a speech-language pathology assistant for a minimum of two years, have the appropriate associate or bachelor’s degree, submit an SPLA competency skills checklist, and submit a completed delegation agreement for each of your supervisors. The forms can be found on the MD Licensing Board website, here.

If your state of origin’s path to SLPA licensure is equivalent to the qualifications required in Maryland, then you can be granted a license via reciprocity. Applications are submitted through the state’s website. The qualifications can be waived if you are registered as a speech-language pathology assistant with ASHA. After a 3-5 day processing time, you will be notified of licensure.