To be eligible for licensure by the board as a speech-language pathologist or registration as a speech-language pathology aide, a speech-language pathology associate, or a speech-language pathology assistant, a person must satisfy the following:(1) Not have been convicted of a crime that has a direct bearing on the person's ability to practice competently.(2) For licensure as a speech-language pathologist:(A) possess at least a master's degree or its equivalent in the area of speech-language pathology from an educational institution recognized by the board; and(B) submit evidence of:(i) a national certification in speech-language pathology that is approved by the board; or(ii) satisfaction of the academic and clinical experience requirements necessary for licensure as defined in the rules of the board.(3) For registration as a speech-language pathology aide, possess at least a high school degree or its equivalent.(4) For registration as a speech-language pathology associate, possess at least an associate degree in speech-language pathology.(5) For registration as a speech-language pathology assistant, possess at least a bachelor's degree in speech-language ogy associate, possess at least an associate degree in speech-language pathology.(5) For registration as a speech-language pathology assistant, possess at least a bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology.Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.262, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.267; Acts 1982, P.L.113, SEC.84; P.L.250-1985, SEC.2; P.L.149-1987, SEC.107; P.L.33-1993, SEC.71; P.L.212-2005, SEC.65.
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