Do Maine SLPs Need the CCC? License, Medicaid and CE Rules
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No. The CCC is mentioned in Maine's rules, but there is another way to qualify, so a state license does not require it.
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Maine at a glance
| CCC | Named in rules, not required |
|---|---|
| License renewal CE | 10 hrs each 1-year license term |
| Whose CE counts | Any relevant CE counts |
| Clinical fellowship | Temporary license for the employment period: one year, renewable once. The supervisor may hold a Maine license or the CCC. |
| School credential | CCC not required |
Does Maine require the CCC?
MaineCare Benefits Manual, chapter II, section 109, covers speech evaluation and therapy by a "licensed speech-language pathologist." Section 109.09-3 says a speech-language pathologist must hold a valid license from the state where services are provided; it does not mention the CCC or ASHA. Licensure: Board rule 02-643, chapter 3, gives three pathways. Pathway 1 is a master's degree, a clinical fellowship and the Praxis. Pathway 2 is a master's degree plus a current CCC. Pathway 3 is a license from another jurisdiction. The CCC is one pathway, not a requirement.
Sources: Licensure: 32 M.R.S. ch. 77 (Maine Legislature); Licensure: Board of Speech, Audiology and Hearing rules, 02-643 (Maine Secretary of State, full text as Word file); Medicaid: MaineCare Benefits Manual (Secretary of State rulemaking); Medicaid: MaineCare Benefits Manual Ch. II, Section 109, Speech and Hearing Services (Secretary of State, 2019 edition, Word file; 109.09-3 requires a valid license)
Continuing education for Maine SLPs
Hours: 10 hrs each 1-year license term.
Topic rules: Must meet the rule's content standard.
Whose CE counts: Activity types listed in the rule; no sponsor approval.
Sources: 02-643 ch. 8
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Clinical fellowship and background checks
Temporary license for the employment period: one year, renewable once. The supervisor may hold a Maine license or the CCC.
Sources: OPR: temporary license
State and FBI fingerprint check (32 M.R.S. 17301-A). Compact member; not issuing compact privileges yet.
Sources: 32 M.R.S. 17301-A; ASLP-IC compact map
School-based SLPs
Since 2011 a licensed SLP approved by the Department of Education does not also need a DOE certificate.
Sources: LD 129 amendment (2011)
SLP assistants in Maine
The Board of Speech, Audiology and Hearing licenses SLP assistants (Rules Chapter 9).
Sources: Rules Ch. 9: SLPA qualifications; Rules Ch. 9: approved supervisor; Board: SLPA licensing
If your employer says you need the CCC
Many job posts and policies still list the CCC out of habit. Our employer education page has language you can share, and the Maine one-sheet puts the license and the CCC side by side on two printable pages.
Checked against state sources through October 31, 2026. This page summarizes public rules for general information and is not legal advice. Rules change, and employers and payers can set their own requirements, so confirm with the board before you rely on it.