Become an International Affiliate

International Agreement Reached

ASHA has entered into a Mutual Recognition Agreement [PDF] with professional associations in the United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, and Canada that allows mutual recognition of certification in speech-language pathology. Certified individuals who wish to apply for certification by any of these signatory associations may do so through this agreement, which went into effect January 1, 2009. For full details, consult the Mutual Recognition Agreement pages on the ASHA website.

International Affiliate Application Form

We invite international colleagues to become an affiliate of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). ASHA currently represents more than 145,000 professionals who are concerned with communication behavior and its disorders. The Association was founded over 75 years ago to encourage basic research and scientific study of human communication and its disorders, and stimulate the exchange of information in our field.

Today, ASHA publishes The ASHA Leader, four scholarly journals, (which are available online) technical manuals, brochures, and numerous other products. ASHA also holds a National Convention for over 12,000 attendees, and sponsors many conferences, institutes, and workshops each year as part of our continuing professional educational program.

ASHA is pleased to extend an invitation to our colleagues abroad, to affiliate with our Association. International Affiliates receive The ASHA Leader, and can access all of the journals online. They also have access to many other valuable benefits.

International Affiliates must hold a master's degree. International Affiliation with ASHA is open only to persons who reside abroad and who are not exclusively citizens of the United States. Dual citizens may also become International Affiliates as long as they reside outside of the United States. International Affiliates are not eligible for and do not hold ASHA's Certificate of Clinical Competence. Affiliates also agree to abide by an ethical code of professional practice statement which prohibits use of affiliation with the American Speech- Language-Hearing Association in the promotion of commercial products.

If affiliates move to the United States or become a citizen of the United States exclusively, they will no longer be eligible for International Affiliate status. However, they may explore obtaining regular ASHA Membership and Certification if they meet the requirements for applicants educated in a foreign country.

International Affiliate status is on an annual basis with affiliation starting when the application [PDF] is approved. Maintenance of this status is contingent upon annual payment of affiliate dues. Join us in an exchange of ideas and information.