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    Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "pennsylvania.gov" or "pa.gov" at the end of the address. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure you're on an official state website. 

    Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "pennsylvania.gov" or "pa.gov" at the end of the address. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure you're on an official state website. 

    Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "pennsylvania.gov" or "pa.gov" at the end of the address. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure you're on an official state website. 

    Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "pennsylvania.gov" or "pa.gov" at the end of the address. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure you're on an official state website. 

    Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "pennsylvania.gov" or "pa.gov" at the end of the address. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure you're on an official state website. 

    Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "pennsylvania.gov" or "pa.gov" at the end of the address. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure you're on an official state website. 

    Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "pennsylvania.gov" or "pa.gov" at the end of the address. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure you're on an official state website. 

    Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "pennsylvania.gov" or "pa.gov" at the end of the address. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure you're on an official state website. 

    Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "pennsylvania.gov" or "pa.gov" at the end of the address. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure you're on an official state website. 

     

    Applications

    Applications, renewals, and other requests will be completed at www.pals.pa.gov.

    That includes:

    • Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Assistant
    • Provisional Licensure as an Audiologist
    • Provisional Licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist
    • Speech-Language Pathology by Education
    • Speech-Language Pathology by Experience (CFY)
    • Speech Langugage Pathology by Examination (Praxis)
    • Audiologist by Education
    • Audiologist by Examination
    • Licensure by​ Reciprocity
    • Reactivation of Expired/Inactive License
    • Individual Continuing Education Approval
    • Continuing Education Provider/Sponsor for Courses and Programs

    You may also request duplicate licenses, changes to your name, and changes to your address at www.pals.pa.gov.

    Continuing Education

    The Continuing Education applications have been moved to an online process at www.pals.pa.gov​.​ Once logged into your account, click the "Request" button next to your license to apply for the individual continuing education approval. To apply as a provider/sponsor of courses/programs please log into your account and select the "Request Approval" button at the bottom of your dashboard page to apply.

    Continuing Education Requirements (PDF)

    Examination Information:

    National Teachers Examination (NTE) in appointed specialty Speech Language Pathology or Audiology 

    For examination application contact:  Praxis Series Attn: PA - Board, Educational Testing Service, PO Box 6062, Princeton, NJ 08541-6052.  Phone 1-800-877-3926. 

    Completed applications are submitted directly to Educational Testing Service.   Fee is $30 for Examinee Registration.  (Fees subject to change.) 

    Examination Dates May Vary: 

    February 
    March 
    May 
    July 
    October 
    November