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Praxis Examination in Speech-Language Pathology (5331) is an integral component of ASHA certification standards.

About the Exam

Total of 132 questions.

You have 150 minutes to complete the exam

Four free score reports can be sent at the time of exam.

Scores older than 5 years will not be accepted for certification.

Three content areas:

Foundations and Professional Practice

Screening, Assessment, Evaluation and Diagnosis

Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation of Treatment

Cost

Initial Registration: $146

Reschedule Fee: $40

Phone Registration Fee: $20

Additional Score Recipient: $50

Passing Score

The current passing score for purposes of ASHA certification is 162 (on a 100–200 scale).

When to take the PRAXIS

Individuals should register and take the Praxis exam no earlier than the completion of their graduate coursework and graduate clinical practicum or during their first year of clinical practice following graduation.

Didn't Pass?

Allowed to retake the PRAXIS but must wait 21 days before retaking the exam.

The Praxis and ASHA Certification

Individuals are eligible to apply for certification once they have completed all graduate-level academic course work and clinical practicum and been judged by the graduate program as having acquired all of the knowledge and skills mandated by the current standards. Once certification has been applied for, applicants have 2 years in which to complete the certification process, which includes passing the Praxis exam. The CFCC requires that all applicants must pass the national examination in the area for which the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) is sought.

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Understanding the licensure process is critical for various professions. Each state in the USA has its unique requirements and procedures. This post provides an overview of the steps you need to follow and where to find specific information for CA.

Requirements for CA Licensure

Master's Degree

300 hours supervised clinical practice

Completion of no less than 36 weeks of supervised professional full-time experience or 72 weeks of professional part-time experience obtained under the supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist.

Passing Praxis Exam

Cost for CA Licensure & Renewal Information

1. Required Professional Experience (RPE) Temporary License

1. Application Fee: $35

2. Fingerprint requirements fee: $35

3. Extension fee: $35

2. Speech-Language Pathologist Application Type Fee

1. Application and Renewal Fee: $150

2. Fingerprint requirement fee: $50

3. Delinquent fee: $25

4. Temporary license fee (6 months/ current license holder in another state): $30

5. License Verification: $25

Frequency of Renewal: Every 2 years
Maintenance: Frequency of License Renewal/ Continuing Education

1. 24 hours of CE are required for each renewal period (2 years). Renewal Rule: Last day of birth month

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Licensing requirements vary between states.

The following information has been extracted for a summative description of the requirements specific to the state of Utah:

Requirements:

Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology

One year of supervised professional experience (CFY year)

Passing the nationally standardized exam (Praxis)

Verification of training & experience (direct contact hours)

In compliance with code of ethics

Costs for UT Licensure & Renewal Information:

1. Utah license application fee: $70

2. Renewal fee: $47

Frequency of Renewal:

Licenses expire every odd year on May 31st (good for 2 years)

Continuing Education:

20 hours of CE required for each renewal period (2 years)

Temporary License Information/Fees:

Requirements:

1. Master’s Degree in SLP (original letter from SLP’s Program Director can be used in lieu of transcripts w/ degree)

2. Arrange for licensed SLP to supervise

3. Pass Praxis exam

Cost: $50 application fee

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What is it: a mentored professional experience following academic coursework and clinical practicums intended to refine clinical skills

Duration:

at least 36 weeks AND 1,260 hours (min. of 5 hours weekly)

Must be completed within 4 years

Divided into 3 segments (12 weeks each)

Requirements:

80% of CF must involve direct contact with clients

20% can be other activities (i.e. trainings, in-services)

For CF completion; must get a minimum rating of 2 under 2020 CF experience in the final segment

Following clinical experience, applicant must apply for CCC's via ASHA within 90 days of completion of CF experience (however; can apply at any time during CF experience)

FINDING A MENTOR:

Mentor must be a current CCC-SLP, min. of 9 months full-time, 2 hours of PD in supervision

Mentor must spend a min. of 6 hours on-site/in person and 6 hours of indirect supervision during EACH segment

Verify mentor status by using ASHA's Certification Portal

**Clinical fellow must document all hours independently

STEPS TO Clinical Fellowship:

1. Earn Graduate degree

2. Find CF setting & Mentor

3. Contact State Board (familiarize with state licensure requirements)

4. Set Expectations (confirm mentor will provide 18 direct/18 indirect hours of observation)

5. Fill out Clinical Fellowship Skill Inventory (CFSI) together

6. Confirm on Track (feedback from mentor after each segment)

7. Final feedback session (earn a rating of 2 or better in final segment)

8. Complete online application (submit with dues and fees)

9. Confirm with National Office (email confirmation from office once certification has been awarded)

10. Do a HAPPY DANCE BECAUSE YOU'RE OFFICIALLY A CCC-SLP!!!!!!

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Verify your CF mentors certification HERE!

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Online Requests
Verify ASHA Certification
Verification of ASHA certification can now be accomplished online. The online ASHA Certification Verification system is free, and ASHA certificate holders can use it to quickly and easily download and print an official ASHA verification letter for their employers or relevant regulatory agencies.

Employers, state licensure or regulatory agencies, and consumers can also use the ASHA Certification Verification system to search ASHA's list of certificate holders and verify the certification of a third party. If needed, a letter can then be printed to confirm the results of the search.

For each online search, please have one (or both) of the following available:

Individual's ASHA account number

Individual's first name, last name, city, and state

Verification Letter Requests

Letters verifying current certification can be requested to be mailed to employers, state licensure or regulatory agencies, or individual certificate holders. Verification letters are printed on ASHA letterhead and contain

the name of the certificate holder;

the certificate holder's ASHA account number;

the area of certification;

the date certification was issued; and

the valid-through date.

Verification letters are mailed, faxed, or emailed within 3 to 5 days of receipt of the request. To request a verification letter, please provide the ASHA account number of the certificate holder, and the address to which the letter should be mailed or the fax number to which the letter should be sent. Requests may be made by either of the following methods:

E-mail: certification@asha.org

Phone: Action Center at 800-498-2071, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Eastern time (Monday-Friday)

Please note that the National Office cannot provide copies of an individual's documents submitted for certification or information on his or her Praxis examination results used for certification (i.e., date and/or score earned on one or more exams).

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Explanation of online, letter, and rush requests for ASHA certification.

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Summary video of CFY

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ASHA's Clinical Fellowship Experience for Speech-Language Pathology