South Dakota Speech-Language Pathologist License Reciprocity Guide - 2024

by Speech Pathologist Programs Staff

Updated: March 18th, 2024

South Dakota Licensing Body

South Dakota Speech-Language Pathologist License Reciprocity Process

If an applicant for speech-language pathology provides evidence of a valid professional license and practice in speech-language pathology from a state with comparable standards to South Dakota, the Board of Hearing Aid Dispensers and Audiologists may grant them a license.

Individuals seeking a license in speech-language pathology from another state can get one from the Board of Hearing Aid Dispensers and Audiologists if they hold a current license from a state with comparable or higher standards. In addition, you must satisfy either of the following conditions:

• Provides evidence of current licensure in a state with standards that are at least equal to those of this state or surpass them;
• Possesses a valid Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology issued by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

ASLP-IC

South Dakota Speech-Language-Hearing Association (SDSLHA) partners with Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact (ASLP-IC), which enables audiologists and speech-language pathologists to practice across state borders.

The creation of the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact (ASLP-IC) means that professionals in these fields can work and travel across all member states without additional licensing requirements. This new initiative addresses the issue of varying licensure regulations across different states and will greatly increase the opportunities for SLPs and audiologists to provide services to patients across a wider range of states.

What is Required With the ASLP-IC?

To exercise Compact privileges, you must possess an active license in your home state, which must be a Compact member state. Additionally, speech-language pathologists must have finished a supervised post-graduate experience.

After obtaining your license, you can apply for Compact privileges to practice in all member states. While you may need to take jurisprudence exams in states where it is mandatory, you are only required to complete continuing education units in your home state.