Regulation of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists COVID-19 MANDATES AND GUIDANCE: The governor has issued a mandate or the board has issued guidance for this program. Please click here to read how this may affect you. 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 Regulated Professions Audiologist Speech-Language Pathologist Language Pathologist Assistant Initial Applications Application for Audiologist License #08-4056, Revised 11/28/18 Application for Speech-Language Pathologist #08-4405, Revised 08/01/18. Application for Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant #08-4094, Revised 03/13/19. Renewal Forms Renewal applications will be available no later than August 31, 2020. Please note, you must wait for an updated renewal application to renew your license. You cannot renew your license using any prior renewal forms. To ensure receipt of renewal notifications and other correspondence from our office, please go to MY LICENSE and confirm your current mailing address is on file. 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. 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 write to the regulations specialist 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 your name removed from the mailing list. 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 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 PO Box 326 Wellsburg, WV 26070 Telephone: (304) 737-2395 Contact Information Thomas Bay, Licensing Examiner Phone: (907) 465-2588 E-mail: AudiologistAndSpeechLanguagePathologists@Alaska.Gov PO Box 110806 Juneau, AK 99811-0806