Join ASHA
Using our collective voice to advance the professions
ASHA members play an essential role in shaping the work of the Association and the professions of audiology and speech-language pathology. As an ASHA member, you get access to a wide range of professional supports, a community of professionals, and an advocacy network fighting with and for you and the people you serve. No matter where you are in your professional career, ASHA is here to support you.
Learn more about ASHA Member Benefits.
ASHA sets professional standards, advocates, provides educational opportunities, fosters community, and much more.
Certified Membership in Audiology or Speech-Language Pathology
Open to audiologists and speech-language pathologists applying for or who currently hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC). You must meet the relevant practice standards in place at the time of your application.
New applicants are eligible for the New Professional Membership Package; NSSLHA members may be eligible for the NSSLHA to ASHA Conversion Discount.
Membership Without Certification
Open to individuals who hold a graduate degree or its equivalent with major emphasis in audiology, speech-language pathology, or speech, language, or hearing science. Not open to individuals who are recent graduates, clinical fellows (CFs), are preparing to enter a CF, or who are a clinician providing clinical services.
Certificate-Holder Only
Open to audiologists and speech-language pathologists who wish to hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence without receiving membership benefits.
Please note that in addition to ASHA member benefits, certificate-holders only are not eligible for the New Professional Membership Package or NSSLHA Conversion Discount.
Other ASHA Affiliations
- International Affiliate: Open to persons who reside abroad and who are not citizens of the United States.
- Certified Assistant: ASHA’s Assistant Certification Program has two certifications, one for audiology assistants and one for speech-language pathology assistants.
- NSSLHA Membership: Open to CSD graduate and undergraduate students.
Did You Know?
ASHA members and affiliates can have one-on-one professional consultations with ASHA staff to answer questions around clinical practice, practice management, coding and billing, ethics, and more.
