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Certification Standards
Audiology
Speech-Language Pathology
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The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) represents more than 130,000 members and affiliates who are speech-language pathologists; audiologists; and speech, language, and hearing scientists. ASHA is recognized nationally as an organization that maintains high standards of ethical conduct and professionalism, produces quality journals and continuing education programs, monitors and participates in the development and implementation of health care reform proposals and programs at the federal and state levels, and offers its members benefits and services that cannot be obtained elsewhere. Members must abide by the ASHA Code of Ethics.
News and Updates
Responsibilities of Individuals Who Mentor Clinical Fellows
ASHA's Executive Board recently approved "Issues in Ethics: Responsibilities of Individuals Who Mentor Clinical Fellows." This Issues in Ethics statement replaces the previous version, "Clinical Fellowship Supervisor's Responsibilities" (2004), and provides guidance from the Board of Ethics on ethics-related issues related to the relationship between the Clinical Fellow and the individual providing oversight to the clinical fellowship (CF) experience. The 2005 Standards for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology redefine this relationship as that of a mentor rather than a supervisor.
Certification Standards
Speech-Language Pathology
Get information about the certification standards, which became effective January 1, 2005. Applicants for certification in speech-language pathology (CCC-SLP) must apply under the 2005 Standards for Certification in Speech-Language Pathology.
Note: Individuals may no longer apply under the 1993 SLP Certification Standards; however, those who applied for certification under these Standards before January 1, 2007, may still be in the process of completing Standard IV, their Clinical Fellowship.
Audiology
Beginning January 1, 2008, applicants for certification in audiology (CCC-A) must apply under the 2007 Standards for Certification in Audiology.
Supplementary Certification Information
2007 Audiology Master's Graduates
CFCC has compiled responses to frequently asked questions about CCC-A from individuals earning their audiology master's degree in 2007.
Praxis Exam Acceptability
Effective January 1, 2005, Praxis exam results submitted for initial certification in either speech-language pathology or audiology must have been obtained no more than 5 years prior to the submission of the certification application.
Candidacy Programs and Student Eligibility for the CCC
CFCC policies in considering certification applications from students who were enrolled in a graduate education program while it held candidacy status for CAA accreditation.
ASHA Policy on Pay for Practicum
See information on ASHA's policy regarding counting hours worked at a paying job as part of students' clinical practicum experience.
Credential Evaluation Services Agencies
See a listing of agencies that perform evaluations of foreign credentials for individuals seeking ASHA certification.