# Alaska Stat. § 08.11.043: Qualifications for speech-language pathologist assistant registration

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.11_S08.11.043

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska Stat. § 08.11.043
- **Heading:** Qualifications for speech-language pathologist assistant registration
- **Jurisdiction:** Alaska
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AK Code / Title 8 / Chapter 08.11 / Section 08.11.043

## Text

(a) The department shall register an individual as a speech-language pathologist assistant if the individual submits an application on a form approved by the department, pays the required fee, and (1) submits proof satisfactory to the department that the individual has successfully completed (A) an associate of applied science degree in disabilities with a speech-language support emphasis either from the University of Alaska Anchorage in affiliation with Prince William Sound Community College or from another approved program; or

(B) a bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited institution; and

(2) submits proof satisfactory to the department that the individual has successfully completed 100 hours of field work supervised by a licensed speech-language pathologist.

(b) Notwithstanding the requirements of (a) of this section, the department shall register an individual as a speech-language pathologist assistant if the individual provides proof satisfactory to the department that the individual has been employed in a position for at least one year preceding July 1, 2004, that includes the practice of speech-language pathologist assistant as set out in AS 08.11.042 and if the individual (1) submits an application on a form approved by the department;

(2) pays the required fee;

(3) submits proof satisfactory to the department that the individual has passed a competency-based checklist examination adopted by the department; and

(4) submits a written recommendation from a licensed speech-language pathologist in support of the application.

(c) The department shall maintain a registry of individuals registered under this section and shall notify an applicant in writing of a decision to approve or deny an application under this section. An approval is valid for two years, except as provided under AS 08.11.083 .

(d) The department shall renew a valid registration issued under this chapter if the speech-language pathologist assistant submits a timely application on a form approved by the department accompanied by a sworn statement that the applicant has available documentation of approved continuing education consisting of 15 clock hours for the preceding two years. The department shall approve continuing education if the education is provided at state or regional conferences, workshops, formal in-service training, independent study programs, or a combination of these, and pertains to communication disorders.

## Nearby sections

- [Alaska Stat. § 08.11.010 Qualifications for audiologist license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.11_S08.11.010.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 08.11.015 Qualifications for speech-language pathologist license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.11_S08.11.015.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 08.11.017 Exemption from criminal justice information and criminal history record check.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.11_S08.11.017.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 08.11.020 Temporary license to practice audiology as an audiologist.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.11_S08.11.020.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 08.11.025 Temporary license to practice speech-language pathology as a speech-language pathologist.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.11_S08.11.025.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 08.11.030 Reinstatement of lapsed license or registration; renewal of suspended license or registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.11_S08.11.030.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 08.11.040 Display of license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.11_S08.11.040.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 08.11.042 Activities of speech-language pathologist assistant.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.11_S08.11.042.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 08.11.043 Qualifications for speech-language pathologist assistant registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.11_S08.11.043.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 08.11.045 Supervision of speech-language pathologist assistant.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.11_S08.11.045.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 08.11.050 Fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.11_S08.11.050.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 08.11.070 Dealing in hearing aids.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.11_S08.11.070.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 08.11.080 Grounds for imposition of disciplinary sanctions on an audiologist.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.11_S08.11.080.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 08.11.083 Grounds for imposition of disciplinary sanctions on a speech-language pathologist assistant.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.11_S08.11.083.md)

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