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- What is Speech-Language Pathology?
Speech-Language Pathology is the practice of identifying, diagnosing and treating individuals who have of communication disorders. This may include disorders of speech, articulation, fluency, voice, verbal and written language, auditory comprehension, cognition communication and swallowing disorders.
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- What is a Speech-Language Pathologist?
A speech-language pathologist is a highly educated and skilled professional who is licensed to practice speech/language pathology in New Hampshire. A Speech-Language Pathologist screens, evaluates, diagnoses, treats and consults on disorders of communication.
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- What are Licensure Qualifications?
- Successful completion of approved academic and clinical requirements.
- Passing a national certification exam.
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- What is the Speech-Language Pathology Governing Board?
Is a state board charged to regulate the practice of speech-language pathology. The board is responsible for protecting the health, safety and welfare of individuals who receive speech-language services in New Hampshire.
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- What does the Speech-Language Pathology Governing Board Do?
- The board meets monthly to conduct board business.
- Develop policy and set standards of practice, consistent with the law.
- Review and approve licenses.
- Investigate complaints and take appropriate disciplinary action when violations are found to have occurred.
- Monitor compliance of continuing education requirements.
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- How Is the Board Organized?
The five-member Board is composed of four-licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and one public member, who are appointed by the Governor.
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- How Does the Board Monitor Competency of Speech-Language Pathology Licensees?
The Practice Act (RSA 326-F) requires that every licensee participate in continuing education in the professional field, relating to development of the purpose of updating and developing skills in order to provide appropriate speech-language pathology services. It is the board’s responsibility to monitor compliance with the requirement of the law.
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- Why You May Want to Contact the Board?
- To determine whether the practitioner holds a current license.
- To report unprofessional conduct or practice.
- To register a complaint or express dissatisfaction with services received.
- To determine if any disciplinary actions has been taken against a licensee.
- To request information about speech-language services.
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- Is there a requirement to hold a New Hampshire license to do the Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY)?
Yes. One must apply for a Provisional license to work under supervision. Upon completion of the CFY, a PostGraduate Professional Experience (PGPE) report is submitted to the Governing Board for review. If the PGPE report is not completed in accordance with New Hampshire requirements, it will delay licensure. Upon approval of the PGPE, the file is complete. The application then is presented to the Governing Board for a final review for approval of a full-unrestricted initial New Hampshire license
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- What work settings accept New Hampshire licensure?
Private practice, clinics, hospitals, private and public schools.
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