Master's degree students learn to evaluate and treat these disorders. They also receive supervised training. The Indiana Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board is the state agency responsible for the required licensure of speech pathologists and audiologists in the state of Indiana. Individuals may be licensed in either occupation, or both if all requirements for both licenses are met. The regulation of dealers of hearing aids in the state of Indiana is carried out by the Committee of Indiana Hearing Aid Dealer Examiners of the Health Professions Bureau.
Most states require speech-language pathologists and audiologists to be licensed.
Requirements vary by state. The licensing requirements are similar for audiologists. The primary difference is that the courses and exams must be related to audiology. Some states require that speech pathologists and audiologists take continuing education courses in order to remain licensed. Contact your State Departments of Health, Education, or Licensing for more information.