Speech Language Pathologist Licensure in Maryland
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Timeline 6-9 weeks
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Initial Costs $437
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Renewal Costs $276
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CE Requirements 30 Hours
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Compact No
How to apply
To secure your Travel Speech Language Pathologist license in Maryland, you'll be working with the Maryland Board of Examiners for Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, and Speech-Language Pathologists. You will submit your application through the state's central licensing system, Maryland OneStop. Before you start, I recommend initiating your background check and transcripts to get the ball rolling.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Create Your Account: Head over to the Maryland OneStop portal and create a user account. Once logged in, search for "Speech-Language Pathologist" to locate the application. This is where you'll fill out your personal details and hit submit on the initial forms.
- Criminal History Records Check (CHRC): You must undergo a fingerprint-based background check. If you are in Maryland, you can go to a CJIS-authorized provider. If you are out-of-state, you'll need to request a fingerprint card from CJIS (Criminal Justice Information System) and mail it in. Do not delay this step, as it often takes the longest to process.
- Request Official Documents: Contact your university registrar to send your official transcripts directly to the Board (or upload them if the portal allows digital verification from the source). You also need to request your Praxis scores from ETS to be sent directly to the Maryland Board.
- Jurisprudence Requirement: You will need to complete the Law and Regulation Examination. This is typically an open-book test covering the Board's specific laws and regulations, often integrated into the application process or provided as a document to complete and upload.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: A clear passport-style photo, your Social Security Number, and a list of all past and current state licenses held.
- Items to Request: Official Transcripts (sent directly from your school), Praxis Exam scores (sent from ETS), and Verification of Licensure from any other states where you have practiced (sent directly from those boards).
- Exams: You must pass the Maryland Law and Regulation Examination (Jurisprudence Exam) with a score of 75% or higher.
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in Maryland:
- Application Fee: $350 (includes $150 application and $200 initial license fee)
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $57 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $0
- Verifications: $30 (approximate)
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $437
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget!
Renewals
When to Renew: Maryland Speech Language Pathologist renewal happens biennially and is due by May 31.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $276.
Note: Watch out—renewals submitted between June 1 and June 30 incur a late fee, and the board strictly requires reinstatement for any license not renewed by the June 30 cutoff.
CE Requirements
30 Hours (3.0 CEUs) required every 2 years.
Note: In Maryland, 1 CEU is equivalent to 10 contact hours.
Deadline: May 31st of the renewal year.
Live vs. Online: Great news for Travel Speech Language Pathologist CEUs: you can complete all 30 hours through online, self-study courses!
Provider Restrictions: Courses must be approved by ASHA or the Maryland Board. General portals like MedBridge are accepted as they are ASHA-approved providers.
Mandatory Topics
- Ethics (2 hours)
- Implicit Bias Training (Required for all renewals per Maryland Department of Health)
Excluded Topics: CPR, business management, marketing, or financial gain.
New Licensee Rule: If you are newly licensed, your requirements are prorated at 1.25 hours for each month you held the license during the cycle.
Reporting: Maryland uses an audit-based system. Maintain your certificates for at least 4 years; do not submit them unless requested.
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the Board of Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, and Speech-Language Pathologists:
- Address: 4201 Patterson Ave Baltimore, MD 21215
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (410) 764-4725
- Fax: (410) 358-0273
- Email: mdh.boardofahsm@maryland.gov
Ready to start? Click here to go directly to the Application Portal.
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How to Apply
To secure your Travel Speech Language Pathologist license in Maryland, you'll be working with the Maryland Board of Examiners for Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, and Speech-Language Pathologists. You will submit your application through the state's central licensing system, Maryland OneStop. Before you start, I recommend initiating your background check and transcripts to get the ball rolling.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Create Your Account: Head over to the Maryland OneStop portal and create a user account. Once logged in, search for "Speech-Language Pathologist" to locate the application. This is where you'll fill out your personal details and hit submit on the initial forms.
- Criminal History Records Check (CHRC): You must undergo a fingerprint-based background check. If you are in Maryland, you can go to a CJIS-authorized provider. If you are out-of-state, you'll need to request a fingerprint card from CJIS (Criminal Justice Information System) and mail it in. Do not delay this step, as it often takes the longest to process.
- Request Official Documents: Contact your university registrar to send your official transcripts directly to the Board (or upload them if the portal allows digital verification from the source). You also need to request your Praxis scores from ETS to be sent directly to the Maryland Board.
- Jurisprudence Requirement: You will need to complete the Law and Regulation Examination. This is typically an open-book test covering the Board's specific laws and regulations, often integrated into the application process or provided as a document to complete and upload.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: A clear passport-style photo, your Social Security Number, and a list of all past and current state licenses held.
- Items to Request: Official Transcripts (sent directly from your school), Praxis Exam scores (sent from ETS), and Verification of Licensure from any other states where you have practiced (sent directly from those boards).
- Exams: You must pass the Maryland Law and Regulation Examination (Jurisprudence Exam) with a score of 75% or higher.
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in Maryland:
- Application Fee: $350 (includes $150 application and $200 initial license fee)
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $57 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $0
- Verifications: $30 (approximate)
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $437
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget!
Renewals
When to Renew: Maryland Speech Language Pathologist renewal happens biennially and is due by May 31.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $276.
Note: Watch out—renewals submitted between June 1 and June 30 incur a late fee, and the board strictly requires reinstatement for any license not renewed by the June 30 cutoff.
CE Requirements
30 Hours (3.0 CEUs) required every 2 years.
Note: In Maryland, 1 CEU is equivalent to 10 contact hours.
Deadline: May 31st of the renewal year.
Live vs. Online: Great news for Travel Speech Language Pathologist CEUs: you can complete all 30 hours through online, self-study courses!
Provider Restrictions: Courses must be approved by ASHA or the Maryland Board. General portals like MedBridge are accepted as they are ASHA-approved providers.
Mandatory Topics
- Ethics (2 hours)
- Implicit Bias Training (Required for all renewals per Maryland Department of Health)
Excluded Topics: CPR, business management, marketing, or financial gain.
New Licensee Rule: If you are newly licensed, your requirements are prorated at 1.25 hours for each month you held the license during the cycle.
Reporting: Maryland uses an audit-based system. Maintain your certificates for at least 4 years; do not submit them unless requested.
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the Board of Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, and Speech-Language Pathologists:
- Address: 4201 Patterson Ave Baltimore, MD 21215
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (410) 764-4725
- Fax: (410) 358-0273
- Email: mdh.boardofahsm@maryland.gov
Ready to start? Click here to go directly to the Application Portal.