{"application_form_url":"https://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Documents/AudSLPApp.pdf","application_portal_url":"https://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Pages/Audiology-and-Speech-Language-Pathology.aspx","board_contact_url":"https://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Pages/Audiology-and-Speech-Language-Pathology.aspx","board_email":"mailto:dhhs.licensure@nebraska.gov","board_fax":"(402) 471-3577","board_mailing_address":"P.O. Box 94986, Lincoln, NE 68509-4986","board_name":"Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology","board_parent_org":"Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)","board_phone":"(402) 471-2117","board_physical_address":"301 Centennial Mall South, Lincoln, NE 68509","board_source_url":null,"board_url":null,"canonical_url":"https://statelicensingreference.com/nebraska-slp","ce_requirements_url":"https://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Pages/Audiology-and-Speech-Language-Pathology.aspx","common_delays":[{"description":"Background checks can take several weeks. 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A current ASHA CCC satisfies this requirement.","question":"How many continuing education hours are required for renewal?"},{"answer":"Licenses expire on December 1st of every even-numbered year.","question":"When does my Nebraska SLP license expire?"},{"answer":"Yes, providing documentation of a current ASHA CCC is sufficient to meet the education, examination, and professional experience requirements.","question":"Is the ASHA CCC accepted for licensure?"},{"answer":"Initial applications must be submitted via paper form and mailed to the DHHS Licensure Unit. 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Ensure scores are sent to the Nebraska Board (code 7646).","title":"Pass the Praxis Exam","url":"https://www.ets.org/praxis/asha/requirements.html","url_label":"Praxis Exam Info"},{"description":"If you are starting your Clinical Fellowship (CF), you must apply for a temporary license to practice legally in Nebraska.","title":"Apply for Temporary License","url":"https://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Documents/audtempapp.pdf","url_label":"Temporary Application PDF"},{"description":"Complete 36 weeks of full-time professional experience (or equivalent part-time) under the supervision of a licensed SLP.","title":"Complete Clinical Fellowship","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Complete the paper application for full licensure. 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