This pathway walks you step-by-step through the process of applying for reinstatement of the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) if your ASHA certification has expired, or has been resigned, retired, or revoked.
Determine if you are eligible to apply for reinstatement of the CCC-A.
Why: Individuals applying for reinstatement of their ASHA certification must meet current reinstatement policies and procedures.
Provide evidence of 10 PDHs that were earned no more than 12 months before reinstatement application.
Why: Ongoing professional development provides assurance to clients/patients that your knowledge is current across the Scope of Practice in Audiology.
Doctoral Degree | Master’s Degree |
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If you hold a doctoral degree and your ASHA certification has been expired
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If you hold a master’s degree and your ASHA certification has been expired for any period of time, you must retake the Praxis exam and provide confirmation of a passing score in order to regain certification. |
The achievement of a doctoral degree has been an ASHA certification requirement since the 2012 Audiology Certification Standards went into effect. Therefore, the certification reinstatement requirement to provide a passing score on the Praxis exam depends on the degree you currently hold.
Why: The knowledge and skills of all applicants for reinstatement of certification must be reassessed by ASHA. If you’re required to retake the Praxis, a passing score less than 5 years old provides assurance to clients/patients that you practice with skill and safety and that your knowledge and skills are up to date.
Submit your online reinstatement application for the CCC-A to ASHA.
Read the current audiology standards to be aware of any changes.
Please allow about 6 weeks for the review of your online application and required documentation. Certification can be reinstated only after verification that all requirements have been met.
Remember: Until you receive notification from the National Office that your certification has been reinstated, you cannot present yourself as holding the CCC-A or as being certified by ASHA.