SOC Code: 29-1127

Job Description
Audiologists and speech pathologists help people with speech, language, or hearing problems by examining the patient, diagnosing the disorder, and providing treatment.

Requirements
1.  Completion of a Master’s degree in audiology or speech pathology at an accredited university.
2.  Completion of a one-year clinical fellowship (9 months of which is full-time employment).
3.  Pass a national examination given by the American Speech and Hearing Association.

Restrictions
None.

School Located in Wyoming
University of Wyoming - Laramie 
     Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

License
Those employed in private practice or community centers must be licensed by the State Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology.

Examination
The examination is given in Boulder, Colorado in the Spring and Fall. The examination is also given in Laramie, Wyoming in the Fall.
 

Fees
Application	$100.00
License	$200.00
Annual Renewal	$100.00

Licensing Agency
Debra L. Bridges, Occupational Licensing Administrator
State Board of Examiners for Speech Pathology and Audiology
1800 Carey Avenue, 4th Floor
Cheyenne, Wyoming  82002
Phone: (307) 777-6529

Additional Sources of Information
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
10801 Rockville Pike
Rockville, Maryland  20852

Occupational Outlook Handbook:
"Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists"

Wages Last Updated June 2008

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