What is the difference between Life Membership and Retired Certification?
In accordance with the ASHA Bylaws, Life Membership recognizes ASHA members who have been members for at least 25 consecutive years immediately prior to attaining age 65 and have reached the minimum age of 65. Retired Certification is an exemption from the professional development requirements to maintain certification. It is granted through the Council For Clinical Certification to recognize certificate holders who have held certification for 25 consecutive years and who have reached the age of 65, and are no longer providing clinical services. Many Life Members continue to provide clinical services, and so they would not qualify for the exemption to the certification maintenance requirement. Both Life Membership and Retired Certification offer a discounted annual dues/fee of $57/year.
