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Holding ASHA certification means holding the nationally recognized credential, the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC), a professional certification that represents a level of excellence in the field of Audiology (CCC-A) or Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP). The demanding journey to achieve ASHA certification helps to ensure that professionals who provide clinical services in audiology and speech-language pathology receive the highest quality preparation and training, and through continuous participation in professional development activities keep up with rapid changes in the professions’ scopes of practice. More than 125,000 professionals currently hold ASHA certification.
Why choose ASHA certification?
- ASHA is the nation's leading professional, credentialing, and scientific organization for speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and speech/language/hearing scientists.
- ASHA has been the guardian of the professions for over 75 years, initiated the development of national standards for the professions, and has been certifying professionals for 55 years.
- ASHA collaborates with the Educational Testing Service in developing the national examinations for the two professions. No other certification body for these professions can make that claim.
- ASHA's certification standards are based on skills validation studies and practice analyses involving employers, leaders in the discipline of communication sciences and disorders, and practitioners in the professions of speech-language pathology and audiology.
- ASHA Certification is not contingent upon membership in any professional organization.
What ASHA Certification Can Do For You
Employment opportunities and career advancement
Ten states and a growing number of school districts throughout the country offer salary supplements to ASHA-certified audiologists and speech-language pathologists. (Your colleagues who are not certified will not be eligible for a salary supplement, if offered.)
Your employer can be sure you will be reimbursed for your services because many federal programs base their requirements for reimbursement on the ASHA Standards for Clinical Competence.
ASHA certification means you are qualified to mentor and supervise Clinical Fellows.
Ease the process of applying for state licensure
When you relocate to another state to practice, you will not be required to provide copies of test scores, academic degree, or supervised clinical experience.
- ASHA provides verification of certification to state regulatory agencies.
- You can be sure you will meet state licensure requirements because many states use the ASHA Standards for Clinical Competence as a model for their regulatory requirements.
Professional Credibility
ASHA certification verifies that you have met rigorous standards:
- A master's or doctoral degree from an accredited academic program.
- A clinical experience supervised by an ASHA-certified professional.
- A passing score on the national examination.
ASHA certification is voluntary. Employers, regulatory bodies, third party payers, clients and peers know that you have gone beyond the minimum requirement of state licensure.
Clients and their families have the assurance that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience to provide high quality clinical services for them and their family members.
Employers, clients, and peers know that you actively engage in ongoing professional development.
Apply for ASHA certification today!
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