Audiologist

Standard License

• Eligibility: Any applicant meeting educational and certification requirements and seeking to practice as an Audiologist in Nevada or treat a Nevada resident, regardless of residency or licensure status in another state. Note: A Standard license does not authorize an Audiologist to fit and dispense hearing aids without first obtaining an additional Endorsement for Fitting and Dispensing Hearing Aids. Please see the requirements for a Dispensing Audiologist.
• Education: Must hold a Doctoral Degree from an educational program accredited by ASHA or the Commission for Audiology Education.
• Certification: None required.
• Examination(s): None required.
• Jurisprudence Exam: Not required at this time, however an optional exam is currently offered with plans to make this mandatory in the near future. All current and potential licensees should be familiar with the practice act and rules under which they are applying or licensed to work.
• Reciprocal Licensing: An applicant for a Standard Audiologist license may request Expedited License by Endorsement in the online application if they meet all criteria listed below:
  • Hold a current, corresponding valid and unrestricted license to engage in the practice of audiology in the District of Columbia or any U.S. state/territory; AND
  • Have no history of licensing discipline/investigation in the District of Columbia or any U.S. state/territory in which they hold/have held an audiology license; AND
  • Have no history of a civil or criminal malpractice action in the District of Columbia or any U.S. state/territory.
• Term Limit: No limit.
• Renewal: Expires 1 year from date of initial licensure and may be renewed annually. The license renewal period begins 60 days prior to expiration date; late renewal is allowed up to 30 days past expiration with additional fee. After 30 days a Reinstatement Application must be submitted.
• Continuing Education Required for Renewal: At least 10 hours annually based on the license expiration date and directly pertaining to the Audiology profession. At least 1 of the 10 hours must relate to ethics, cultural competence, cultural humility, culturally responsive practices or diversity, equity, and inclusion. More information may be found on our Continuing Education page.
• Conversion:
  • Type: May not be converted to a different license type.
  • Status: May be converted between Active and Inactive status. Learn more on our Conversions page.

Required Documentation:

1. Official academic transcripts must be sent directly to the Board via mail or electronically from the educational institution. (Note: These are not required if requesting Expedited License by Endorsement).
2. Verification of licensure in another state (if applicable) will be completed online by Board staff. If not available in your state, please request an official license verification to be sent directly to the Board office via mail or email.
3. Military affiliation documentation (if applicable) must be uploaded in the online application to receive a 50% discount on initial licensing fees.

Application & License Fee: $250.00