What is the difference between ASHA certification and state licensure?
Almost every state requires that speech-language pathologists and audiologists be licensed or otherwise regulated (i.e., registration, certification). Each state may have different eligibility requirements, fees, and continuing education requirements. Practicing without a license or outside the scope of practice of the state licensure law constitutes a legal violation. ASHA certification is a voluntary professional credential which certifies that the individual has received a master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology or audiology from an accredited program, has completed a Clinical Fellowship, and has passed the national examination.
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