{"application_form_url":"https://www.lbespa.org/page/Apply","application_portal_url":"https://www.lbespa.org/page/Apply","board_contact_url":"https://www.lbespa.org/page/Contact","board_email":"mailto:lbespa@lbespa.org","board_fax":"(225) 756-3472","board_mailing_address":"18550 Highland Road, Suite B, Baton Rouge, LA 70809","board_name":"Louisiana Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology","board_parent_org":"LBESPA","board_phone":"(225) 756-3480","board_physical_address":"18550 Highland Road, Suite B, Baton Rouge, LA 70809","board_source_url":"https://www.lbespa.org/","board_url":"https://www.lbespa.org/","canonical_url":"https://statelicensingreference.com/louisiana-aud","ce_requirements_url":"https://www.lbespa.org/page/CE","common_delays":[{"description":"Background check results are only valid for 90 days. 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At least 5 hours must be directly related to the scope of practice.","question":"What are the continuing education (CE) requirements?"},{"answer":"Yes, audiologists who dispense hearing aids must ensure at least 3 of their 10 annual CE hours are directly related to hearing aid dispensing.","question":"Are there specific CE requirements for hearing aid dispensing?"},{"answer":"Only after the Board acknowledges receipt of a completed application packet and issues an official 60-day grace period letter.","question":"Can I work while my application is pending?"},{"answer":"The initial application fee is $125. If you are also applying for hearing aid dispensing (dual license), the fee is $225.","question":"What is the fee for an initial Audiology license?"}],"fee_payment_url":"https://www.lbespa.org/page/Apply","fingerprint_delay_weeks":"2-4","fingerprint_fee":"$35-$50 (varies by state)","fingerprint_method_in_state":"LiveScan (IdentoGO)","fingerprint_method_out_of_state":"IdentoGO Out-of-State Live Scan (adds ~$39.95 fee) OR FD-258 hard card via mail (tip: moisturize hands for days prior to reduce smudge rejects)","fingerprint_required":true,"fingerprint_url":"https://www.lbespa.org/page/CBC","fingerprint_vendor":"IdentoGO (IDEMIA)","fingerprint_vendor_url":"https://uenroll.identogo.com/","initial_fee_amount":100.0,"initial_fee_breakdown":"$100 application/license fee","last_updated":"2026-02-25","last_verified":"2026-02-25","license_duration":"2 Years","licensing_pathway":"endorsement","payload_url":"https://statelicensingreference.com/api/louisiana-aud.json","processing_time":"4 to 6 Weeks","profession":"Audiologist","provisional_info":"Many states offer a limited permit or provisional license for new graduates waiting to take the Praxis. Check specific board rules for supervisory requirements.","reciprocity_info":"Audiologists licensed in another state can often apply via endorsement by providing license verification and current certification.","renewal_cycle":"Every 2 years","renewal_fee_amount":50.0,"renewal_portal_url":"https://www.lbespa.org/page/Renew","required_documents":[{"description":"Must be sent directly from the degree-granting institution showing a Doctoral degree in Audiology.","name":"Official Transcripts","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Official passing scores for the Audiology exam sent directly from ETS.","name":"Praxis Score Report","url":"https://www.ets.org/praxis/la/requirements","url_label":"ETS Praxis"},{"description":"A breakdown of clinical hours signed by the Program or Clinic Director.","name":"Clinical Practicum Verification","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"State and federal reports sent directly from the Louisiana State Police to the Board.","name":"Criminal Background Check Results","url":"https://www.lbespa.org/page/CBC","url_label":"CBC Procedures"},{"description":"Optional proof of CCC-A or ABA certification which may waive certain documentation requirements.","name":"ASHA or ABA Certification","url":null,"url_label":null}],"slug":"louisiana-aud","state_name":"Louisiana","state_slug":"louisiana","statutes_url":"https://www.lbespa.org/page/PracticeAct","steps":[{"description":"Schedule a fingerprint appointment through IdentoGO using the unique service code 27N445. 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