In 2017 the ASHA Board of Directors voted to move forward with the creation of an Assistants Certification Program which will allow audiology assistants and speech-language pathology assistants to become certified practitioners. This program will allow the entire team to practice at the top of their licenses and will positively impact client service delivery by providing role clarifications.
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January Assistant Spotlight: Phyllis McKibbon
Phyllis McKibbon grew up in Oklahoma and got her B.S. degree at OCCC. Phyllis was inspired to become an SLPA after working with a passionate SLP and by her belief that teaching children how to speak clearly could affect the rest of their lives. As advice to other assistants, Phyllis recommends taking the time to observe various therapists. Doing so will expose you to many different techniques and methods that can be very helpful when you are working with a variety of students. There are always new things to learn!
To be eligible to take the audiology assistants or speech-language pathology assistants certification exam, applicants must complete one of three pathway options that best fits their education and qualifications. In addition to finishing all the requirements of that option, applicants must also complete additional mandatory requirements.
Audiology Assistants Certification: Eligibility Pathways
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants Certification: Eligibility Pathways
How will supervisors and assistants benefit from this certification program?
2017
The ASHA Board of Directors voted 14-0 in favor of approving funding and implementation of the Assistants Certification Program
2018
Identify core competencies for assistants: how they acquire needed skills and define their proficiency
2019
2020
The national exams will be based on the information in these blueprints:
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