Alaska Speech Pathology State License Guide

Applicants for full speech-language pathology licensure in Alaska must hold the ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) or its equivalent. Current applicants must also complete fingerprinting and a criminal history background check as required by the state. Alaskan speech pathologists who practice independently must also obtain an Alaska business license.

The information below has been curated by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) based on Alaska's rules and regulations for state licensure (Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, 2025). Please note that requirements/information may change at any time, so always check with your state for the most up-to-date information.

Summary of Alaska Speech Pathology State Licensure Requirements

Alaska requires applicants for full SLP licensure to hold the ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in speech-language pathology or its equivalent. Because Alaska does not currently have an in-state accredited speech-language pathology program, applicants typically complete their qualifying graduate education through online SLP programs. For full licensure, Alaska requires the ASHA CCC-SLP or an equivalent credential.

Speech Pathology Initial Licensure for Alaska

Applicants can submit their application for Alaska SLP licensure online via their MyAlaska account. This online application process also applies to temporary licensure for non-residents or clinical fellows. Applicants should consider the following as part of the application process:

1. Submit a complete application, all required supporting documentation, and the applicable fees using Alaska’s current application process.
2. Proof of ASHA certification, such as a certified copy of the CCC-SLP or an official verification sent directly by ASHA.
3. Verification of licensure from each jurisdiction where they currently hold or have ever held a speech-language pathology license.

Speech Language Pathology Licensure Exemptions for Alaska

SLP regulations in Alaska do allow for limited practice exemptions for licensed physicians, contractors, or employees of a school district while practicing for the district, and some individuals who may be completing supervised training on the path to licensure. Because the fingerprint and background check is a new requirement, Alaska provides an exemption for SLPs who already maintain a valid license as of July 1, 2024.

Temporary Alaska Licensure for Out-of-State Speech-Language Pathologists

Alaska may issue a temporary license to a speech-language pathologist who is licensed in another state and has applied for licensure in Alaska. Out-of-state license holders may practice in Alaska for up to 60 consecutive days in a calendar year under this temporary license.

Interim Practice for Aspiring Speech Pathologists in Alaska

Alaska also offers a temporary clinical fellowship license for applicants who have completed the supervised experience required for the ASHA CCC-SLP.

Continuing Education for Speech Language Pathologists in Alaska

Maintaining your Alaska license does not require hours of continuing education.1

Alaska Joins Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact (ASLP-IC)

Alaska recently joined the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact (ASLP-IC), which makes it easier for licensed audiologists and speech-language pathologists to practice across state lines.

Compact privileges are not yet available, so if you wish to practice in Alaska right now, you will need to apply for an Alaska-specific license through the Applications and Forms page. For updates on when Compact privileges will become available, visit the ASLP-IC website at https://aslpcompact.com/commission/.

Alaska SLP Licensing and Oversight Resources

Speech-language pathologists in Alaska are regulated through the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development and its Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing.

National Contact Information

National organizations may provide information on the regulation of audiology and speech-language pathology practice 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

Alaska Contact Information

Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development

Phone: (907) 465-2550
Email: AudiologistandSpeechLanguagePathologists@Alaska.Gov
PO Box 110806
Juneau, AK 99811-0806

For more information about requesting testing accommodations for Alaska licenses and certifications, visit the State ADA Coordinator’s Office.

Alaska ASHA Network Representatives

Alaska ASHA advocacy network contacts (SEALs, STARs, and StAMPs) are maintained by ASHA and may change; for the most current listings, refer to ASHA’s State Education Advocacy Leaders (SEALs) directory and State-Based Advocacy Networks pages.

Reference List:

• Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing. (2025, March). Statutes and regulations: Audiologists, hearing aid dealers, speech-language pathologists, and speech-language pathologist assistants (Rev. 03/13/2025). https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/portals/5/pub/AudiologistsStatutes.pdf
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (n.d.). Alaska licensing requirements for audiologists and speech-language pathologists. https://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/info/ak/licensure/
• Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development. (n.d.). Regulation of audiologists and speech-language pathologists. https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/AudiologistSpeechLanguagePathologist.aspx
• Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact. (n.d.). ASLP-IC commission. https://aslpcompact.com/commission/

Information last updated: March 2026