Ohio Speech and Hearing Professionals Board
License verification guide · Last reviewed July 2026 · By the OhioLicenseCheck.com team
The Ohio Speech and Hearing Professionals Board licenses speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and hearing-aid fitters. Schools, hospitals, and early-intervention programs are its biggest verification audiences.
License types under this board
- Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
- Audiologist
About this board
Speech-language pathologists treat communication and swallowing disorders across every age group, from early-intervention toddlers to stroke-recovery patients. Audiologists diagnose and treat hearing and balance disorders. Both professions require graduate-level training and state licensure, and both appear throughout Ohio’s schools and healthcare systems.
School districts are a particularly important verifier here: SLPs working in Ohio schools are typically dual-credentialed, holding both a Board license and an education credential. District HR teams verifying a new hire should confirm the state professional license, not only the education-side paperwork.
Who verifies these licenses?
- •School districts hiring SLPs and audiologists
- •Hospitals and rehab facilities credentialing clinical staff
- •Early-intervention and teletherapy providers
- •Families verifying a private therapist’s credentials
Verification tips
- Teletherapy providers serving Ohio students generally need Ohio licensure — verify before contracting an out-of-state provider.
- Hearing-aid dealers and fitters carry their own credential distinct from audiologists.
- Check that clinical-fellowship-year (CFY) practitioners hold the appropriate conditional credential.
Renewals and expiration
Licenses renew on a regular cycle with continuing-education requirements. Because many SLPs split time between districts, clinics, and private practice, it is common for no single employer to feel responsible for tracking the license — which is exactly how accidental lapses happen.
Frequently asked questions
Does a school speech therapist need a state license?
SLPs practicing in Ohio need licensure from this Board; school-based practice also involves education-sector credentials. Verifying the Board license confirms the underlying professional qualification.
Are hearing-aid specialists audiologists?
Not necessarily. Hearing-aid dealers and fitters hold a separate credential and may test hearing solely for fitting purposes. Diagnostic audiology requires an audiologist license.
Want to earn this license?
Our career guide: How to Become an SLP or Audiologist in Ohio covers the education path, exams, typical pay, and Ohio schools.
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Run a Free License CheckSources: license data is retrieved from the official State of Ohio eLicense system (elicense.ohio.gov). Renewal rules and fees change; always confirm current requirements with the board. This guide is general information, not legal advice.