Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

This is the only online Speech Language Pathology Assistants (SLPA) program in the state of Minnesota. SLPA's work with both children and adults who have communication disorders. Because there is a shortage of SLP's in Minnesota and nationwide, there is a need for qualified specialists and the job opportunities continue to grow. Graduates of this program work with a licensed Speech Language Pathologist.

Licensing Information

• Licensing is mandatory for all SLPA's working in the school and medical setting as of July 1, 2025.
• Any ATCC 2-year AAS or SLPA Certificate graduate can submit their ATCC degree or certificate in place of the document that asks you to log the necessary 100 hours. The degree will indicate to MDH that the applicant has completed the 100 hours as part of the degree.
• Any applicant will need to have an SLPA job in order to apply for the license. A supervisory form needs to be completed and the supervising SLP information is needed.
• If you change work settings, the supervisory form will need to be completed again in order to have the current SLP supervisor on file.
• The licensing process may take a considerable amount of time, so it is best to complete this process ASAP.
• ASHA national certification is not needed to apply for the MN SLPA license.
• This link, refers to SLPA's who are licensed by PELSB as a Tier 2 SLPA ONLY. https://www.health.state.mn.us/facilities/providers/slpa/assistant.html