SLPA Certification (ASHA)

ASHA's SLPA Certification (C-SLPA)  
​Application Requirements​

Step 1
​Choose Your Education Pathway Education Option 1
  • Completion of a minimum 2-year SLPA program degree from an accredited institution (e.g., associate's degree from a community college, technical training program, certificate program, or bachelor’s degree).
Education Option 2
  • Bachelor’s degree in communication sciences and disorders from an accredited institution
  • Complete ASHA’s online SLPA education modules or equivalent
Education Option 3
  • College degree (associate's or bachelor's) from an accredited institution
  • Pass coursework from an accredited college institution in the areas below: 
    • Introductory or overview course in communication disorders, Phonetics, Speech sound disorders, Language development, Language disorders​, Anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing mechanisms
Step 2
​ Mandatory Requirements 
  • Complete 100 hours of clinical fieldwork (observation hours cannot be used) under the supervision of an ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist.
  • Complete a 1-hour course in ethics.
  • Complete a 1-hour course in universal safety precautions.
  • Complete a 1-hour course in patient confidentiality.
  • Complete ASHA’s online SLPA education modules, if required in your pathway option.
Step 3 
​Submit Your Application
  • Submit your application for the C-SLPA and pay the initial certification fee of $249.
  • Submit official transcripts and certificates of completion to ASHA within 60 days of submitting your application.
Step 4
​Application Review  Step 5 
​Exam Approval 
  • You’ll be given an Exam Eligibility ID to register for the Assistants Certification Exam if your application, documents, and transcripts are approved.
  • Once you have your Exam Eligibility ID, you have 365 days to register and take the exam.​
Step 6 
Certification Awarded
  • You passed the exam—congratulations, you'll be awarded the C-SLPA! Your ASHA affiliate card and award letter will be arriving soon. You may now use C-SLPA after your signature.​
References:
​Council for Clinical Certification in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (2020). 2020 Standards for ASHA Speech-Language Pathology Assistants Certification. Retrieved from /Certification/2020-SLPA-Certification-Standards/.
https://www.asha.org/certification/apply-for-slp-assistants-certification/