To apply for an initial license to practice as an audiologist in New Jersey an applicant must have received a doctoral degree in Audiology from a program that is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or the Accreditation Council for Audiology Education of the American Academy of Audiology. In addition, applicants must have achieved a passing score on the Praxis® audiology exam.
All audiologists must hold a state audiology license through the Division of Consumer Affairs – Audiology and Speech Language Pathology Advisory Committee. In order to maintain the audiology, license all audiologists must complete:
The above information is an extraction from the licensing requirements as specified in Chapter 44C Audiology and Speech Language Pathology Advisory Committee Regulations. Please refer to this document for a complete list of requirements.
For more information visit the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs and ASHA websites.
To apply for an initial license to practice as a speech language pathologist in New Jersey an applicant must have received a master’s degree in speech language pathology from a program that is accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. The college or university awarding the degree shall be recognized by either the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education or another state’s department of education. In addition, applicants must have achieved a passing score on the Praxis® speech language pathology exam administered by Educational Testing Service. An applicant for a SLP license shall also complete a clinical internship and must obtain a temporary license to do so, in accordance with the provisions of N.J.A.C. 13:44C-3.5. The clinical internship must be under the supervision of a NJ licensed professional. If the clinical internship takes place in an exempt setting (a school), the supervisor must either hold a NJ license or the ASHA CCC. Further details about the supervision hours, etc of the internship are specified in the regulations which can be found here:
Regulations for Speech language pathology
The NJ State speech-language pathology license is issued by the Division of Consumer Affairs’ Audiology and Speech Language Pathology Advisory Committee. All speech language pathologists, except for those working in school settings ( public, private or charter), must hold a state speech language pathology license through the Division of Consumer Affairs – Audiology and Speech Language Pathology Advisory Committee.
SLP licensees, in order to maintain the license, must complete:
20 hours of continuing education (CE) every 2 years
An online jurisprudence orientation
The above information is an extraction from the licensing requirements as specified in Chapter 44C Audiology and Speech Language Pathology Advisory Committee Regulations. Please refer to this document for a complete list of requirements.
For more information visit the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs and ASHA websites.
The ASHA CCC is not required to practice as an SLP in NJ according to NJ State law nor is it required to be credentialed by many insurance companies ( i.e. Horizon, Aetna). However, the ASHA CCC is a condition of employment in many health care facilities ( e.g. hospitals, rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities, private practice, home health, early intervention). For this reason, SLPs are highly encouraged to obtain this credential.
ASHA CCC is currently not required in New Jersey for speech-language pathologists to practice in a school setting (public, specialized or charter school). However, note that only those SLPs who do hold a NJ license and/or CCC may sign SEMI forms which provide some reimbursement to school districts for students who are Medicaid recipients. SLPs are highly encouraged to obtain a NJ license to meet the growing demands within the school setting.
For more information visit the ASHA website.
Audiologists or speech-language pathologists who hold the ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) must complete maintenance requirements to retain the credential.
Audiologists and speech-language pathologists are required to adhere to the ASHA Code of Ethics. These guidelines are principles in best practices as it relates to scientific study as well as clinical and educationally based services. The code of ethics protects the welfare of consumers as well as the integrity of the professions. For more information visit ASHA’s Code of Ethics.
ASHA certified and New Jersey licensed audiologist and speech-language pathologists are required to honor the scope and practice guidelines across professional domains including assessment, service delivery, documentation and professional conduct.
a) The practice of speech-language pathology includes, but is not restricted to, the following functions: 1) Providing screening, identification, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, intervention (that is, prevention, restoration, amelioration, compensation), consultation, counseling, and follow-up services for disorders of: i) Speech which includes articulation, fluency, and voice (including respiration, phonation, and resonance); ii) Language which includes disorders of receptive and expressive communication in oral, written, graphic, and manual modalities; iii) Oropharyngeal and related functions (that is, dysphagia, orofacial myofunctional disorders); iv) Cognitive aspects of communication which includes communication disability and other functional disabilities associated with cognitive impairment; and v) Pragmatic aspects of communication; 2) Training and supporting family members and other communication partners of individuals with speech, voice, language, other communication, and swallowing disabilities. 3) Developing and establishing effective augmentative and alternative communication techniques and strategies, including selecting, prescribing, and dispensing of aids and devices and training individuals, their families, and other communication partners in their use; 4) Selecting, fitting, and establishing effective use of appropriate prosthetic/adaptive devices for speaking and swallowing (that is, tracheoesophageal valves, electrolarynges, speaking valves); 5) Providing aural rehabilitation and related counseling services to individuals with hearing loss and central auditory processing dysfunction and to their families; 6) Conducting pure-tone air conduction hearing screening and noninvasive screening tympanometry for the purpose of initial identification and/or referral of individuals with other communication disorders or possible middle ear pathology; 7) Enhancing speech and language proficiency and communication effectiveness, including, but not limited to, accent reduction, collaboration with teachers of English as a second language, and improvement of voice, performance, and singing; and 8) Consulting with educators as members of interdisciplinary team about communication management, educational implications of communication disorders, educational programming, and classroom accommodations for children with communication disorders.
Telepractice is an approved service delivery model for New Jersey licensed audiologists and speech-language pathology. Specific requirements and restrictions apply. For additional information visit the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs – Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Advisory Committee website.
Effective January 1, 2020 all clinical supervisors must have
The professional development requirement can be met by presenting evidence of completion of an ASHA approved course on supervision. NOTE: The approved course must be taken after an individual has been awarded the Certificate of Clinical Competence.
In addition, there are several on-line mechanisms to meet this requirement. As a member benefit ASHA provides two modules to its members:
Three online modules are available from the Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders. These modules are offered to academic programs as a member benefit. Individuals who are interested in accessing these courses should contact a representative of the university for whom they provide supervision. Each course has five modules and each has 2.5 hours of contact time. These courses are:
NJSHA offers an annual 2-hour webinar that meets ASHA’s supervision requirement. The webinar is free to SLPs and Audiologists who have supervised students at NJ Universities’ programs. It is offered at a nominal cost to both NJSHA members and non-members who have not supervised NJ University students and those who wish to become supervisors.
NPI: What You Need to Know
This booklet educates providers about the National Provider Identifier (NPI), who must get an NPI and how to apply.
More information is available through the Healthcare and Private Practice committees.
What are the entry requirements for a career in the communication sciences?
A sincere interest in helping people, sensitivity and tact are prerequisites. A strong liberal arts focus is recommended on the undergraduate level – typically students obtain a degree in communication sciences and disorders. Graduate work is necessary for licensure in New Jersey and for ASHA certification and is the entry degree in most work settings. A PhD is required for some areas. Click here for a list by state of Accredited Graduate Programs.
Where can I work?
In many settings, including schools, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, nursing care facilities, industry, government health facilities, research laboratories, private practice.
Will jobs continue to be available?
The future of the job market in communication sciences and disorders appears excellent. Greater public awareness of early diagnosis of speech, language and hearing disorders, an aging population, and concern over occupationally induced hearing disorders, among other factors, combine to paint a bright future for the professions.
How do I become licensed?
Speech-language pathologists are licensed by the State of New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs. Call the Licensing Board at 973-504-6390 or visit the New Jersey Consumer Affairs website.
If I have a license in another state, can I practice in New Jersey?
Call New Jersey License Board at 973-504-6390 or visit the New Jersey Consumer Affairs website.
Are Speech-Language Pathology Assistants allowed in New Jersey?
No
Are Audiology Assistants allowed in New Jersey?
No
I have questions regarding my Clinical Fellowship.
Contact ASHA at the ASHA website or call 800-498-2071 (members) or 800-638-8255 (non-members).
How do I obtain my CCCs?
Contact ASHA at the ASHA website or call 800-498-2071 (members) or 800-638-8255 (non-members).
What are current salaries for speech-language pathologists and audiologists in New Jersey?
Visit the ASHA website for their most recent salary report.