Audiologist

Description

An audiologist is a licensed health care professional who diagnoses, evaluates, and treats hearing disorders and communication problems.

Licensing Requirements

To be licensed as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist in New York State you must:

• Be of good moral character;
• Be at least 21 years of age;
• Meet education requirements;
• Meet examination requirements; and
• Meet experience requirements.

The specific requirements for licensure are contained in Title 8, Article 159, Section 8206 of New York's Education Law and Part 75 of the Commissioner's Regulations.

Education Requirements

A New York licensed audiologist has completed a minimum of a Master's degree in audiology. This includes studies in basic communication processes and professional and scientific areas of hearing and hearing loss, as well as a supervised practice of at least 300 hours. In addition, New York licensed audiologists have satisfactorily completed nine months of supervised experience and passed a written, State-approved licensing examination.

Licensed audiologists are required by law to complete 30 hours of continuing competency learning activities every three years.

Fees

The fee for licensure and first registration is $294.

Licenses Issued and Active

In 2018, there were 75 licenses issued for this occupation.
In 2019, there were 68 licenses issued for this occupation.

As of July 1, 2020, there are 1,354 active licenses for this occupation.

Licensing Authority

New York State Education Department
Office of the Professions
Division of Professional Licensing Services
Speech-Language Pathology Unit
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12234-1000
Phone: 518-474-3817, Press 1 then ext. 270
Fax: 518-402-5354

Standard Occupational Classification

29-1181 - Audiologists
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Disclaimer:

Fees stated and other information contained in this report are subject to change. Please contact the licensing authority listed above for the most current information.

This page was last updated on 11/23/20.