ASHA Membership
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Why Join ASHA
If you work in communication sciences and disorders (CSD) or are a related professional, The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) has something for you.
Take a closer look at your ASHA membership with ASHA CEO Vicki Deal-Williams.
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Certified Membership in Audiology
Open to Audiologists applying for or who currently hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC). You must meet the audiology standards in effect at the time of your application. Apply.
Certified Membership in Speech-Language Pathology
Open to Speech-Language Pathologists applying for or who currently hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC). You must meet the speech-language pathology standards in effect at the time of your application. Apply.
Membership without Certification
Open to individuals who hold a graduate degree or its equivalent with major emphasis in audiology, speech-language pathology, or speech, language, or hearing science. Apply.
NSSLHA Membership
Open to CSD students to help them stay current on advancements in CSD, network with other students, and save money on products and services. Join.
Graduate Student Membership
Available to current ASHA Certified Members who are returning to school as a full-time or part-time student. Learn more.
International Affiliate
Open to persons who reside abroad and who are not exclusively citizens of the United States. Apply.
Certificate Holders-Only (Audiology)
Option for an Audiologist to hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) but not become a member of the Association.
Certificate Holders-Only (Speech-Language Pathology)
Option for a Speech-Language Pathologist to hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) but not become a member of the Association.
Assistants Certification Program
ASHA’s Assistant Certification Program replaces the Assistant affiliation. The current Assistant affiliation will no longer accept applications after December 31, 2020, and the Assistant affiliation will permanently end on December 31, 2022. The two new certifications, one for audiology assistants and one for speech-language pathology assistants, will show employers you’re qualified and ready to work with licensed professionals across practice settings. Visit ASHA Assistants to learn how to apply.
Life Membership
Available to current ASHA Members who are at least 65 at the time of application, and have at least 25 consecutive years or 35 cumulative years of ASHA membership Learn more.
Get Involved
Make the most out of your ASHA membership or affiliation and get engaged! Write an article, be a mentor, advocate for the professions, or participate in one of the many other opportunities available. Whatever your interests, we have something that's right for you.
ASHA needs your expertise now. Check out the many ways you can get involved today.
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