What is ASHA Certification?
The ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) is a nationally recognized professional credential in the fields of Audiology (CCC-A) and Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP).
What does it take to be ASHA-Certified?
Graduate Degree from an accredited institution
1600+ Hours of supervised clinical experience
Passing Score on national examination
30 hours of continuing education every 3 years
Only those who complete a rigorous academic program, pass a national examination and engage in continuing education can be ASHA-certified.
Why does it matter?
7.7% of American children have a voice, language or swallowing disorder
7.5M Americans have trouble using their voices
60% of veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan have hearing loss
50M Americans experience hearing loss
The ability to communicate effectively is vital. ASHA-Certified Professionals are extensively trained to identify speech, language and hearing issues at the early stages, help prevent them in certain patients and treat them in others — these professionals are dedicated to improving lives.
Why hire an ASHA-Certified Professional?
Backed by 60 years of accumulated knowledge and clinical expertise, those who earn this credential meet the highest standards of excellence in their professions.
The American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) is the national professional, scientific, and credentialing association for 191,500 members and affiliates who are audiologists; speech-language pathologists; speech, language, and hearing scientists; audiology and speech-language pathology support personnel; and students. Audiologists specialize in preventing and assessing hearing and balance disorders as well as providing audiologic treatment, including hearing aids. Speech-language pathologists identify, assess, and treat speech and language problems, including swallowing disorders.
Making effective communication, a human right, accessible and achievable for all.