Speech-Language Pathology Pathway to Reinstatement

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 status is expired, resigned or retired, or revoked or withheld.

Step 1

Eligibility

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.

Step 2

Professional Development Hours (PDHs)

Provide evidence that you completed professional development activities. The number of PDHs required for reinstatement is based on the amount of time you have not held the CCC-SLP.

1 year or less = 10 PDHs
1–2 years = 20 PDHs
2 years or more = 30 PDHs

Why: Ongoing professional development provides assurance to clients/patients that your knowledge and skills are up to date across the Scope of Practice in Speech-Language Pathology.

Step 3

Praxis Exam in Speech-Language Pathology

If your CCC-SLP has been expired for 1 year or less:

You are not required to provide confirmation of a passing Praxis exam score.

If your CCC-SLP has been expired for more than 1 year:

You must provide confirmation of a passing Praxis exam score that was achieved no more than 5 years before applying for reinstatement.

Why: Reinstatement is the issuing of a new certification, not the continuation of a previous certification. Therefore, ASHA must reassess the knowledge of all applicants for reinstatement, and the Praxis exam is the objective measure to do so. A passing Praxis score that is no more than 5 years old provides assurance to clients/patients that you practice with skill and safety and that your knowledge is up to date.

Step 4

Apply

Submit your online reinstatement application for the CCC-SLP. Check the status of your application in your ASHA account.

Read the current speech-language pathology standards to be aware of new requirements related to certification maintenance, providing student supervision, CF mentorship, etc..

Step 5

Reinstatement Fee

$400 for CCC-SLP and ASHA membership
$371 for CCC-SLP without ASHA membership

Step 6

Reinstatement Timeline

Please allow 4–6 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: Wait until you receive notification from the National Office that your certification has been reinstated before presenting yourself as holding the CCC-SLP or as being certified by ASHA.