Rhode Island SLP license renewal and continuing education
Rhode Island rule 216-RICR-40-05-33, section 33.9, requires every person licensed to practice speech language pathology to “complete not less than twenty (20) clock hours of continuing education within the preceding two (2) years and be able to present satisfactory evidence of completion to the Department.”
Quoted from official pages checked November 12, 2026. Confirm current requirements, fees, and dates on those sites. This page is not legal advice and does not guarantee eligibility, certification, or licensure.
Source read on November 12, 2026: 216-RICR-40-05-33, Speech Pathologists and Audiologists on the Rhode Island Department of State rules site, sections 33.6 and 33.9. This page covers the speech-language pathology license only.
Cycle
Licenses are issued for two years and renew biennially in even years; the hours must be completed by the end of June of even years (paraphrased).
Carryover and first renewal
“Continuing education hours may not be carried over from one (1) renewal period to the next.” A person first licensed by examination after the renewal date is exempt until the next renewal cycle (paraphrased).
Approved activities
Approved sponsors include the “American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA)”, a state department of education, and other IACET-authorized providers (paraphrased).
Records and audits
“Course descriptions, proof of attendance, or other documentation of completion shall be retained by the licensee for a minimum of four (4) years and is subject to random audit by the Department.” The board may extend, reduce, or waive the requirement for hardship (paraphrased).
What this page does not do
It covers the speech-language pathologist license only, and only what the official page or pages named above say. It does not list fees, does not cover school credentials issued by a state education agency, and does not replace the board’s own instructions. Rules change; check the board before you renew.