Regulation of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists The Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing staffs the audiology and speech-language pathology programs. The Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development adopts regulations to carry out laws governing the practice of audiology and speech-language pathology in Alaska. It makes final licensing decisions and takes disciplinary actions against people who violate licensing laws. Audiologists and speech-language pathologists who practice independently must obtain an Alaska Business License Customer Contact Form Do you have questions about your professional license? Please fill out our Customer Contact Form for the fastest response. Hard Copy License Certificates Discontinued The division has expanded our online services to allow licensees to download their own license certificates on demand. As a result, the division no longer mails hardcopy license certificates. The certificates will be located under the “initial application” and “renewal” events in the MY LICENSE account. If you need guidance on how to set up or access your MY LICENSE account, you can access the MY LICENSE instructions here. Regulated Professions Audiologist Speech-Language Pathologist Language Pathologist Assistant Initial Applications Audiologist License, Online Application Filed through MyAlaska account. Online Application Instructions & Forms Application for Audiologist License #08-4056, Revised 09/28/2022 Speech-Language Pathologist License, Online Application Filed through MyAlaska account. Online Application Instructions & Forms Application for Speech-Language Pathologist License #08-4405, Revised 09/28/2022 Application for Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant License #08-4094, Revised 09/28/2022 The initial application for Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant is not offered online. Renewal Applications Biennial Audiologist License Renewal Application #08-4127, Revised 08/15/2022 Biennial Speech-Language Pathologist Renewal Application #08-4468, Revised 08/15/2022 Biennial Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant Renewal Application #08-4466, Revised 08/15/2022 Miscellaneous Forms Division forms may be found in the CBPL Quick links, located in the sidebar to the right. Statutes and Regulations Alaska Statutes are passed by the legislature. Regulations (also called the Alaska Administrative Code) are rules adopted by the department to implement, interpret, and make specific the statutes. Both statutes and regulations have the force of law. AS 08.11 and regulations 12 AAC 07 specifically apply to audiologists and speech-language pathologists. AS 08.01 - 08.03 and regulations 12 AAC 02 apply to all professions regulated by the division. Audiologist, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Dealer Regulations AS 08.11, AS 08.55 and 12 AAC 07. Centralized Licensing Statutes AS 08.01-08.03. Applies to all professions. Centralized Licensing Regulations 12 AAC 02. Fees, name and address changes, examinations review, general provisions. Applies to all professions. Proposed regulations are advertised in Alaska newspapers and we invite public comment on them. If you would like to receive notice of proposed regulations, please email regulationsandpubliccomment@alaska.gov and request that your name be added to the Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists interested parties list. Please advise us if you move or wish to have your name removed from the mailing list. National Organizations National organizations may provide information on the regulation of the practice of audiology and Speech Language Pathology in other states. American Speech Language Pathology Association (ASHA) 2200 Research Boulevard Rockville, MD 20850 Telephone: 1-800-498-2071 www.asha.org National Council of State Boards of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (NCSB) 3416 Primm Lane Birmingham, AL 35216 Phone: (205) 823-6106 Fax: (205) 824-7700 Email: info@ncsb.info ncsb.info Contact Information Phone: (907) 465-2550 Email: AudiologistandSpeechLanguagePathologists@Alaska.Gov PO Box 110806 Juneau, AK 99811-0806