Previous Certification Reinstatement Policy for Speech-Language Pathology

There is a new policy for speech-language pathology reinstatement that went into effect September 1, 2009; however, this policy will be honored until December 31, 2009.

If lapsed 5 years or less—submit the following documentation:

• Reinstatement application form (contact the ASHA Action Center at 800-498-2071 to request);
• Reinstatement fee;
• Evidence of professional development hours based on the number of years lapsed (i.e., 1 year=10 hours of professional development; 2 years=20 hours; 3 to 5 years=30 hours). Professional development activities must have been completed no more than 3 years prior to submission of the reinstatement application form;
• Contact the ASHA Action Center at 800-498-2071 to request the reinstatement application.

If lapsed more than 5 years—submit the following documentation:

• Reinstatement application form (contact the ASHA Action Center at 800-498-2071 to request);
• Appropriate fees;
• Confirmation of completion of a modified Clinical Fellowship experience (12 week FTE in length), supervised by an ASHA certified speech-language pathologist, completed no more than 1 year prior to submission of the application for reinstatement;
• Confirmation of completion of 30 hours of professional development. Professional development must have been completed no more than 3 years prior to the submission of the reinstatement application;
• Confirmation via an official notification from the Educational Testing Service (ETS) of successful completion of the Praxis Examination in Audiology with a score of 600 or above, achieved no more than 5 years prior to submission of your reinstatement application. This requirement must have been completed before the reinstatement application is submitted.