This pathway walks you step-by-step through the process of applying for reinstatement of the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) 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-SLP.
Why: Individuals applying for reinstatement of their ASHA certification must meet current reinstatement policies and procedures.
Provide evidence of professional development activities completed based on the number of years your CCC-SLP has been expired.
Why: Ongoing professional development provides assurance to clients/patients that your knowledge is current across the Scope of Practice in Speech-Language Pathology.
If your CCC-SLP has been expired for 12 months or less:
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If your CCC-SLP has been expired for 12 months or more:
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Why: The knowledge and skills of all applicants for reinstatement of certification must be reassessed by ASHA. A passing Praxis 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-SLP to ASHA—you’ll also see a link to apply for reinstatement when you login to your ASHA account.
Read the current speech-language pathology standards to be aware of any changes.
Please allow up to 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-SLP or as being certified by ASHA.