Audiology / SLP · RI
Can a Audiologist transfer a license to Rhode Island as a military spouse?
Data as of May 2026|Source: Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact (ASLP-IC) commission + DOJ Servicemembers Initiative
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⚠ VAEIA federal backstop
Not through the compact — Rhode Island is not currently a Audiology / SLP compact member. A military-spouse Audiologist relies on VAEIA 2022 / 50 U.S.C. § 4025a, which requires Rhode Island to recognize a valid out-of-state license upon relocation for military orders.
Your audiology / speech-language pathology board in Rhode Island
Rhode Island Board of Examiners of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology (RI Department of Health)
health.ri.gov/licensing/speech-language-pathologistsaudiologists ↗☎ 401-222-7883Rhode Island military-spouse provision
RIDOH expedites the audiology or speech-language pathology license application for spouses of active-duty members or reservists who relocate to Rhode Island under military orders, and may grant a temporary license if more time is needed to meet requirements.
Official source ↗About the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact (ASLP-IC)
For audiologists and speech-language pathologists. Allows compact privilege to practice in member states without separate licensure.
Official compact site ↗All Audiology / SLP member states
29 jurisdictions. Tap any to check that destination for this profession.