A speech pathology state license in Hawaii requires candidates to be able to assess and help clients of all ages with their communication and language disorders. This guide will assist in licensing standards as well as the rules/regulations set by the Hawaii Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology.
The information below has been curated by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) based on Hawaii’s rules and regulations for state licensure. Please note that requirements/information may change at any time, so always check with your state for the most up-to-date information.
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Summary of Hawaii Speech Pathology State License Requirements
For Hawaii speech pathology licensure, candidates must meet certain criteria before verification. They must have a master’s degree in speech pathology and complete clinical observation hours. Also, candidates must meet the American Speech-Language Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) standards and pass an exam.
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Speech Pathology Initial Licensure for Hawaii
According to ASHA, for Hawaii speech pathology licensure, candidates must complete the following requirements before verification:
- Candidates must have a master’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution.
- Candidates must show evidence of eligibility for meeting the requirements of ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in speech pathology, which includes 400 hours of supervised clinical experience; 25 hours must have been spent in guided observation, and at least 375 hours must have been spent in direct client/patient contact.
- 1,260 hours (minimum 36 weeks) full-time clinical fellowship.
- Candidates must also pass the Praxis Speech-Language Pathology (5331) written examination (ETS).
- Candidates must submit three letters of recommendation.
Speech Language Pathology Licensure Exemptions for Hawaii
The following individuals are exempt from Hawaii speech language pathology licensure: physicians or surgeons, licensed individuals from another state, federal employees, speech pathology interns/trainees, clinical fellows, and non-residents who perform services for no more than five working days, or licensees from another state who provide services for no more than five working days. You can review the full list of exemptions under Hawaii Revised Statutes §468E-4.
Interim Practice for Aspiring Speech Pathologists in Hawaii
Individuals who meet the requirements for a temporary license must register with the Board. A speech pathologist with a current license must supervise those with a temporary license. Once registered, the Board may issue a provisional speech pathology license, allowing the candidate to practice under supervision while completing the required postgraduate clinical fellowship. These supervisors must continue working during that time to complete the postgraduate clinical fellowship. This provisional license is valid for one year and may be renewed for one additional year.
Continuing Education for Speech Language Pathologists in Hawaii
Hawaii does not require continuing education for SLPs to maintain their state licensure according to the Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology (SPAU) of Hawaii.
Contact Information for SLP State Licensure in Hawaii
For more information on Hawaii speech pathology licensure, potential candidates can contact the Hawaii Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology.
Applications for Licensure
Applications for licensure are posted online at cca.hawaii.gov/pvl. To request an application be mailed to you, please call the Licensing branch at (808) 586-3000 and provide the following: *Name *Mailing address *Type of application.
Hawaii SLP Licensing Board Oversight
The Hawaii Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology oversees licensing for a speech pathology license in Hawaii. Consumers and SLPs can gather information on laws/practices, application renewal, and safe practices and standards. Learn more about current board members.
Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology
Phone: 808-586-2708
Email: speech@dcca.hawaii.gov
Hawaii Speech Language Hearing Association
Hawaii Speech-Language-Hearing Association
P.O. Box 235888
Honolulu, HI 96823-3516
Email: info@hsha.org
Voicemaiil: (808) 528-4742
Hawaii Regulatory Agencies
Division of Consumer Advocacy (DCA)
King Kalakaua Building
335 Merchant Street, Rm. 326
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Phone: 1-844-808-3222
Fax Number: (808) 586-2780
Email: dca@dcca.hawaii.gov
Hawaii Hearing Screening and Early Intervention Contacts
Hawaii Department of Health, Early Intervention
Phone: 808-594-0000
Newborn Hearing Screening Program
741 Sunset Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
Phone: 808-733-9052
Fax: 808-733-9068
Hawaii ASHA Network Representatives
Hawaii’s ASHA network representatives are appointed through the state association and serve as a direct link between local practitioners and ASHA’s national advocacy efforts. They support SLPs across three key areas: school-based services (SEALs), Medicare policy (StAMPs), and Medicaid and private payer reimbursement (STARs). For current contact information and to connect with Hawaii’s representatives in each network, visit ASHA’s State-Based Advocacy Networks.Return to footnote reference
Information last updated: March 2026
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