State Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

The State Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology regulates the practice and licensure of persons offering speech-language and hearing services in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 

The Pennsylvania State Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology is responsible for regulating the practice of speech-language pathology and audiology through licensure, registration, certification and discipline of those engaged in the practice of speech-language pathology and audiology in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Board regulates speech-language pathologists and audiologists as well as the unlicensed practice of those professions.  Under this authority, it is the role of the Board to determine on a case-by-case basis whether a professional under its jurisdiction engaged in unprofessional conduct by departing from, or failing to conform to, an ethical or quality standard of the profession.  All Pennsylvania licensees are reminded to review the requirements of professional licensure as set forth in the Practice Act and Board Regulations to aid in their exercise of good faith clinical judgment to provide patient care that is consistent with the standards of acceptable and prevailing practice.

Board Laws and Regulations

Law - Act 238 of 1984

Regulations

Act 48 of 1993 - Schedule of Civil Penalties

Fees

Contact us

Call us

1-833-DOS-BPOA - Available Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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Email us

ST-SPEECH@PA.GOV - Note: This mailbox is reserved for receipt of documentation specific to letters of good standing, exam information, disciplinary documents, transcripts and other education or employment verifications, and any other outside agency or related communications.

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Mailing address

State Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology P.O. Box 2649 Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649

Mailing address

Physical address

2525 N 7th Street Harrisburg, PA 17110

Physical Address

Get support

To contact the Board with general or application questions or assistance related to your license, application and/or for any technical support pertaining to the PA Licensing System known as PALS, please reference the link below.

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Courier address

PA Dept of State, Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs Attn: State Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology 2 Technology Park Harrisburg, PA 17110-2919

Courier Address

Please note that neither the Board/Commission, nor its staff or counsel, are permitted to provide legal advice or advisory opinions, including interpretations of the law or regulations, or any indication as to how the Board would vote on any given case or scenario.  You are invited to contact a private attorney or professional organization for advice or guidance.