Ohio Licensure

Ohio Licensure

Ohio has different cross-state licensure requirements for different types of practice – see the Ohio Code for more information. The large majority do require a provider to be licensed to practice within the state. Ohio is a member of a wide variety of licensure compacts, which gives physicians more flexibility when practicing within the state. See the individual compact websites below for more information.

Licensure Compacts:

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact

The Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact (OT Compact) is an interstate compact, or formal agreement among states, that facilitates interstate practice of occupational therapy.

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT)

PSYPACT is an interstate compact, which is an agreement between states to enact legislation and enter into a contract for a specific, limited purpose or address a particular policy issue

Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMCL)

The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) allows physicians who are licensed to practice in one state within the compact reciprocity within states covered by the contact. The IMLC covers 37 states – this includes Ohio.

Audiology and Speech Language Pathology Interstate Compact

The Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact (ASLP-IC) facilitates the interstate practice of audiology and speech-language pathology while maintaining public protection.

Physical Therapy Compact

The Physical Therapy Compact is an agreement between member states to improve access to physical therapy services for the public by increasing the mobility of eligible physical therapy providers to work in multiple states.

Nurse Licensure Compact

The NLC increases access to care while maintaining public protection at the state level. Under the NLC, nurses can practice in other NLC states, without having to obtain additional licenses.

Counseling Compact

The Counseling Compact is an interstate compact, or a contract among states, allowing professional counselors licensed and residing in a compact member state to practice in other compact member states without need for multiple licenses.

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Last updated: March 1, 2023