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How To Find The Right Clinical Fellowship | SLP Quick Guide For CFY

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ASHA's Clinical Fellowship Experience for Speech-Language Pathology

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When can the CF be started?

The CF (also called the SLPCF) can be started once all graduate academic course work and graduate clinical practicum requirements for certification have been completed. Your graduate school's program director can verify this date.

What are the CF requirements?

Please consult Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellowship for the complete list of requirements.

Can the Clinical Fellow work less than 35 hours per week?

Yes, but if less than full-time employment is used for the CF, the length of the CF must be extended. Professional experience of less than 5 hours per week is not accepted toward meeting the CF requirements. The Clinical Fellow should check their state regulatory agency's regulations regarding acceptable hours per week of professional experience.

If the Clinical Fellow works more than 35 hours per week, can those additional hours shorten the length of the CF?

No. Experience of more than 35 hours per week cannot be used to shorten the CF to less than 36 weeks.

The standards use the term "mentoring SLP" rather than supervisor. Is this person one and the same?

They may be, but not necessarily. While an employment supervisor is not required to hold current ASHA certification, the mentoring SLP must hold certification during the period of time they serve as the CF mentor. The mentor is responsible for verifying hours worked in pursuit of ASHA certification, providing clinical mentorship to the Clinical Fellow and recommendations based on clinical performance through use of the Clinical Fellowship Skills Inventory (CFSI) form [PDF]. They will work with the Clinical Fellow to establish outcomes and performance levels to be achieved during the CF and will provide guidance throughout the experience. It will be the mentoring SLP's responsibility to engage in periodic assessments of performance, and to evaluate progress toward meeting the established goals and achievement of clinical skills necessary for independent practice.

How much observation/supervision is required during the CF experience?

There must be no fewer than 18 hours of on-site observation of the clinical fellow providing clinical services throughout the CF experience. Additionally, at least 18 other monitoring activities must occur during the experience. The mentoring SLP will use these observations to assess performance and evaluate progress toward achieving the skills necessary for independent practice.

How will progress in clinical skills be tracked throughout the CF?

The Clinical Fellow and mentor must participate in regularly scheduled formal evaluations where they will discuss the Clinical Fellow's progress on the skills listed in the CFSI form [PDF] and areas of accomplishment or concern. While other clinically appropriate tools specific to the area of practice may also be used (such as self-rating scales), best practice is to use the CFSI to track progress throughout each segment. Tracking scores will help the Clinical Fellow and mentor determine areas that may need continued exposure or mentorship.

At the conclusion of the experience, the mentor and Clinical Fellow will complete the CFSI. In the final segment of the experience, ratings of "2" or above on all skills must have been achieved in order for the experience to be accepted. If there are skills rated "1" at the end of the third segment, it is acceptable to extend the CF experience to provide the time necessary to further develop necessary skills. Once successfully completed, the mentor must verify clinical hours completed and CFSI ratings for the third and final segment through the CF Mentor Portal by logging into their ASHA account.

Can I wait until I complete my CF experience to apply for ASHA certification?

Yes; however, applications for ASHA certification are also accepted prior to starting your CF and during your CF. Whenever you decide to apply for certification, keep in mind that

the CF must be completed within 4 years of the date your application was submitted, and

once the CF has been completed graduates must apply for the CCC-SLP within 5 years.

Can CF mentors accept payment for the supervision they provide?

It is the interpretation of the CFCC that CF mentors should not accept compensation for supervising or mentoring a Clinical Fellow, beyond reasonable reimbursement for direct expenses. If reimbursement is anticipated, acceptable direct expenses should be specifically delineated prior to the start of the CF experience.

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FAQs: Clinical Fellowship for Certification in Speech-Language Pathology

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When can the CF be started? The CF (also called the SLPCF) can be started once all graduate academic course work and graduate clinical practicum requirements for certification have been completed. Your graduate school's program director can verify this date. What are the CF requirements?

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Johns Hopkins offers four distinct 13-month speech-language pathology (SLP) fellowships. They include adult and pediatric fellowships in the acute care setting with rotation through all service lines, a fellowship in outpatient adult neurological rehabilitation with specialty clinics and modified barium swallow studies, and an advanced fellowship program with a focus on complex patients in the ICU.

The dedicated team of SLP mentors offers more than 100 years of combined clinical experience.

Each fellowship program includes a combination of clinical, didactic and clinical research experience.

The outpatient and acute care programs require a limited license from the Maryland SLP Board.

All applicants to the advanced ICU fellowship must have their CCC-SLP and have (or qualify for) the full Maryland state license prior to the start of the position. Learn more about obtaining a Maryland license.

The application window for all positions will open January 1. Please refer to the specific program for the application deadline.

Please note that we are unable to sponsor visas for international applicants.

All residents and fellows are considered full-time exempt employees of Johns Hopkins and are eligible for all full-time employee benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, and many other benefits and perks. Residents and fellows are paid a salary that is reduced to offset the cost of education and mentorship.

Residents and fellows are responsible for securing their own housing, transportation and meals. Choose a neighborhood downtown or browse housing options throughout the city.

New to Baltimore? Explore what our city has to offer.

The Johns Hopkins Rehabilitation Network has multiple inpatient and outpatient locations in and around Baltimore. The Johns Hopkins Hospital is just one of these locations. Depending on your program, you may rotate between several locations or primarily work in one area. All patient care takes place at Johns Hopkins facilities.

The parking cost varies by facility. Employee parking on the East Baltimore campus is generally not free. However, there are numerous parking options in the immediate neighborhood, as well as free employee shuttles that connect various Johns Hopkins offices and clinics. The Metro subway system and the free Charm City Circulator bus service have stops at the hospital. Parking at most outpatient facilities outside of the East Baltimore campus is typically free. For more information:

Residents and fellows have free access to the Welch Medical Library at Johns Hopkins. The library collection covers a vast variety of subjects and includes more than 5,000 electronic journals, over 400 databases and more than 2,000 electronic books. Most journal articles and books that are not available at the Welch Library can be electronically ordered and sent to you at no cost.

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Speech-Language Pathology Fellowships | Johns Hopkins Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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Johns Hopkins offers four distinct 13-month speech-language pathology (SLP) fellowships. They include adult and pediatric fellowships in the acute care setting with rotation through all service lines, a fellowship in outpatient adult neurological rehabilitation with specialty clinics and modified barium swallow studies, and an advanced fellowship program with a focus on complex patients in the ICU.

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Yes! The total number of hours can be completed on a modified schedule from the full-time (9 months) standard. However working less than 5 hours per week DOES NOT COUNT

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About the Clinical Fellowship (CF)

This page is intended to offer clarification of Standard VII of the 2020 Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Certification Standards; it is not intended to replace the language. The SLP standards must be adhered to in order to be eligible to earn the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP).

The SLP CF is a mentored professional experience that begins after the completion of academic course work and clinical practicum. The goal of the CF is to allow the Clinical Fellow to transition between being a student enrolled in a communication sciences and disorders (CSD) program and being an independent provider of speech-language pathology clinical services.

The purpose of the CF is to integrate and apply the knowledge from academic education and clinical training, evaluate strengths and identify limitations, develop and refine clinical skills consistent with the Scope of Practice in Speech-Language Pathology , and advance the Clinical Fellow from needing constant supervision to being an independent practitioner.

Duration of the CF Experience

The ASHA CF experience is a minimum of 1,260 hours and a minimum of 36 weeks of full-time experience or its part-time equivalent. Most applicants will complete this experience in one location with one mentor in a full-time setting. Part-time experiences will require additional weeks to reach the minimum required 1,260 hours.

The CF experience is divided into three equal segments and each segment represents one third of the total experience, which is approximately 420 hours per segment.

Full-time CF experience is considered 35 hours per week for 36 weeks, for a total of 1,260 hours. Working more than 35 hours per week will not shorten the length of the CF experience; however, working fewer than 35 hours per week will extend the number of weeks required to reach 1,260 hours. Part-time experiences must be a minimum of 5 hours per week in order to be counted toward the total 1,260 hours.

Travel, lunch, vacations/holidays, leaves of absence, and other forms of paid or unpaid time off cannot be counted in your number of hours worked per week.

Eighty percent of the Clinical Fellow's work week must be spent in direct clinical contact related to the management of disorders that fit within the ASHA Scope of Practice in Speech-Language Pathology. Examples of direct clinical contact include the following:

Screening, Response to Intervention (RtI), and/or observations of the client/patient

Assessment/diagnostic evaluations

Treatment

Writing of reports, notes; billing

Family/client consultation

Family/client counseling

Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) meetings, rounds, or other meetings related to the management of a client/patient's diagnosis and treatment plan

Twenty percent of the work week may be spent doing other activities such as attending in-services or providing trainings and presentations.

As a Clinical Fellow, you are required to complete your CF experience within 4 years (48 months) or less from the date your CF began.

Clinical Fellow

Qualifications

The ASHA CF experience may be started only after all academic coursework and supervised clinical practicum have been completed and verified by your graduate program director, as outlined in the ASHA SLP Certification Standards, including all prerequisite coursework (Standard IV-A), core coursework (Standard IV-C), and supervised clinical practicum (Standard V). Professional experiences prior to the completion of all academic coursework and practicum may not be used or applied toward your CF experience.

Responsibilities

Before beginning the CF, and periodically throughout the CF experience, it is important that a Clinical Fellow ensures that their CF mentor(s) meet the required qualifications. For those who apply under the 2020 SLP standards, in order to count hours that have been earned on or after January 1, 2020, their mentoring SLP(s) must

hold a current CCC-SLP;

have a minimum of 9 months of full-time (or its part-time equivalent) clinical experience after earning the CCC-SLP; and

have completed a minimum of 2 hours of professional development in the area of supervision after earning the CCC-SLP.

It is a Clinical Fellow's responsibility to verify their CF mentor's status to ensure their mentor's certification remains current throughout the duration of the CF experience. Periodic verification of your mentor's status is a good practice to follow, such as (1) before your CF experience begins and then (2) halfway through your CF experience. Check your CF mentor's status online here:

ASHA Certification Online Verification Portal

As a Clinical Fellow, you must do the following:

Contact your state regulatory agency/licensing board for licensure requirements.

Ensure that the setting will provide you with the opportunity to provide the full range of services to evaluate, habilitate, or rehabilitate individuals with speech and language disabilities.

Confirm that at least 80% of your time will be spent on activities directly related to the care and management of individuals with speech and language disorders.

Verify your role within your company/employer. In some instances, Clinical Fellows are considered interns, and in others they are full staff members. Check company and state policies and procedures regarding billing practices and how to sign off on documentation.

Verify that the setting provides the full range of services and opportunities to have each skill as outlined in the Clinical Fellowship Skills Inventory (CFSI) [PDF] appropriately supervised. All skills must be rated during each segment (or part-segment) for the segment to count toward your CF.

Verify that your CF mentors will each be providing the minimum supervisory activities (a minimum of 6 hours of on-site and in-person) direct supervision and 6 hours of indirect supervision per segment). You may use this template for tracking supervisory activities [PDF].

Submit a written request to the Council for Clinical Certification in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CFCC) if you and your CF mentor are considering alternative methods of supervision/telesupervision-and have the request approved-prior to starting the CF experience. (See 2020 Standard VII-B for instructions.)

Confirm that each setting will be able to provide you with a minimum of 5 hours per week.

Enter each period/portion of the experience as a separate report on your certification online application if you change settings, supervisors, or the number of hours you work per week (e.g., full-time to part-time, part-time to full-time, multiple part-time positions, etc.). Important: 6 hours of direct supervision and 6 hours of indirect supervision is required by each mentor during each segment (of part-segment) in order for the time to count toward your ASHA CF.

Tips for Selecting a CF Mentor

Meet with the individual to determine his or her previous supervisory experience.

Discuss what the CF experience means to the mentor and about his or her experiences as a Clinical Fellow.

Determine that they have experience working with the populations that most interest you and that you will have an opportunity to work with these clients.

Find out how many other Clinical Fellows they may be mentoring and the impact this will have on the time they have available to meet with you.

If possible, talk with other professionals who have been mentored by this individual. Ask how their experience was, how accessible the mentoring SLP was, and how quickly the required paperwork was completed.

Discuss how the supervisory activities will be completed and, if possible, outline a plan and stick with it.

Discuss your preferred supervision styles.

Confirm that the minimum 6 hours of on-site and in-person direct supervision and 6 hours of indirect supervision activities will occur during each third of the CF experience.

CF Mentor

Qualifications

In order to be eligible to mentor a Clinical Fellow, all CF mentors must meet the following requirements:

Hold a current CCC-SLP throughout the entire CF experience.

The CF mentor and Clinical Fellow cannot be related in any way.

For all applicants who apply under the 2020 standards and earn hours toward the completion of their CF on or after January 1, 2020, their CF mentors

must have 9 months of full-time experience (or its part-time equivalent) working as a speech-language pathologist after being awarded the CCC-SLP; and

must have completed 2 hours of professional development in the area of supervision at least once in your career after being awarded the CCC-SLP.

Responsibilities

The CF mentor helps improve the clinical effectiveness of the Clinical Fellow through meaningful mentoring and feedback, and assists the Clinical Fellow in developing independent clinical skills.

The CF mentor's ASHA certification status must be current during the entire CF experience in order for the Clinical Fellow to use those hours to apply for ASHA certification.

Each CF mentor and Clinical Fellow is strongly encouraged to read ASHA's Issues in Ethics statement, Responsibilities of Individuals Who Mentor Clinical Fellows in Speech-Language Pathology .

The CF mentor must complete all records and feedback/ratings within a timely manner. See 2020 Standard VII.

Provide opportunities to view and accurately rate all skills listed in the 2020 CFSI [PDF].

Each CF mentor must provide the minimum required on-site and in-person supervisory activities per segment in order for the hours and weeks earned during that segment to count. See below for additional information.

Observations and Supervisory Activities

Following an extensive CF Revalidation Study, the CFCC confirmed that in order to provide an accurate rating of a Clinical Fellow's independence with each skill on the CFSI, each mentor must complete a minimum of 6 hours of on-site and in-person direct and 6 hours indirect observation during each segment (or part-segment) that you serve as their CF mentor. This equates to 18 hours of direct and 18 hours of indirect supervision during the full CF experience. You may provide more supervision if your local or state policies require more, or if you feel that your Clinical Fellow would benefit from more supervision.

During each segment of the CF experience, each CF mentor must provide a minimum of 6 hours of direct observation. These must occur on-site and in-person unless a written request to use telesupervision has been approved by the CFCC. Remember, a segment is equal to one-third of the CF experience.

Each mentor must also provide, per segment, 6 hours of indirect observation, which typically include reviewing diagnostic reports/treatment records/plans of treatment, monitoring the Clinical Fellow's participation in case conferences or professional meetings, and/or evaluating the Clinical Fellow's work by consulting with colleagues or clients and their families. The CF mentor and the Clinical Fellow must coordinate the observation schedule to ensure that all skills are observed and evaluated during each segment of the CF experience. It is expected that the observations are spread over the duration of the CF experience, with no more than 6 total observation hours completed in 1 day. You may use this template for tracking supervisory activities [PDF].

For the purposes of ASHA certification, Clinical Fellows may work in more than one location and they may have more than one CF mentor. If the Clinical Fellow has more than one CF mentor, each CF mentor must complete the required supervisory activities for the weeks and hours to be counted toward the completed CF unless the CF mentors collaborate to provide a robust CF experience. In these instances, one CF mentor becomes the primary mentor and completes the CF report on the Clinical Fellow's online certification application.

If a Clinical Fellow changes settings (e.g., works full time in a school and works PRN at a skilled nursing facility), they must have the CF mentor evaluate all skills in each setting during each segment. In this example, the Clinical Fellow may choose to have two CF mentors; one at the school and one at the skilled nursing facility.

Clinical Fellow Changes Settings/Employers Between Segments
In order for hours/experiences to be counted, the minimum of 6 hours of direct and 6 hours of indirect supervision per segment (or part-segment) must be completed by each CF mentor.

Feedback Sessions

Feedback sessions are an integral part of the CF experience. The CF mentor must provide performance feedback to the Clinical Fellow at least once during each segment of the CF. During feedback sessions, the CF mentor and Clinical Fellow should discuss strengths or weaknesses in the Clinical Fellow's ability to independently practice as a clinician. Through discussion and goal-setting, these sessions should be used to assist the Clinical Fellow in developing the required skills.

It is strongly encouraged for the CF mentor to provide copies of written feedback to the Clinical Fellow during each segment, and for both to keep copies of these feedback session notes for their records.

The CF mentor must provide performance feedback to the Clinical Fellow at least once during each segment of the CF using the 2020 Clinical Fellowship Skills Inventory (CFSI) form [PDF].

The Clinical Fellow must receive a score of "2" or better on all skills on the 2020 CFSI [PDF] during the final segment of the CF experience.

Clinical Fellows enter the experience on their online application. Mentors verify the hours and enter the Clinical Fellow's scores online. Paper copies should not be submitted to ASHA, but should be kept by mentors and Clinical Fellows for their records.

Negative Recommendations

If the CF mentor anticipates at any time during the CF that the Clinical Fellow will fail to meet requirements, the mentor must counsel the Clinical Fellow (both verbally and in writing) and maintain written records of all contacts and conferences that had been conducted during the experience. If the CF experience is terminated at any time before completion of the CF, or if the CF mentor does not recommend approval, the CF mentor must complete the online CF Mentor Verification page and provide justification for the negative recommendation.

For applicants whose experience began prior to January 1, 2020, and who are using the paper-based Clinical Fellowship Report and Rating Form [PDF], the CF mentor must indicate their negative recommendation in Section 7 and provide justification for the negative recommendation.

CF experiences with negative recommendations will not be applied toward the total number of hours/weeks required to complete the CF. Within 30 days of making the negative recommendation, the CF mentor must submit to the CFCC a letter of explanation with supporting documentation. This information must be shared with the Clinical Fellow. Following a negative recommendation, the Clinical Fellow may complete an entirely new CF, a portion of the CF, and/or request an appeal by the CFCC.

The CF mentor must complete the online CF Mentor Verification, when prompted to do so, and include justification for the negative recommendation.

Completion of the Clinical Fellowship

A complete CF experience must have

1. a minimum of 1,260 hours of clinical experience working under the mentorship of a CCC-SLP who meets the mentor requirements as outlined in 2020 Standard VII;

2. a minimum of 36 weeks (or its part-time equivalent) of clinical experience working under the mentorship of a CCC-SLP;

3. a minimum of 6 hours of direct supervision and 6 hours of indirect supervision completed during each segment by each mentor;

4. a minimum rating of 2 under the 2020 CF experience in the final segment of the CF; and

5. all hours/segments recommended by each CF mentor in order to count toward the CF experience.

Applicants who have applied for ASHA certification through the online application process must login to their ASHA account and enter the CF experience details. CF mentors will then receive an e-mail requesting that they verify and complete the documentation on their CF mentor portals within their ASHA account. Verification must be completed within 90 days of the end of the CF experience.

In all cases, applicants should follow company and/or state policies and procedures regarding how long to keep this information in your records.

Apply for ASHA Certification

As a Clinical Fellow, you may apply for the CCC-SLP at any time. It is not necessary to wait until the conclusion of your CF experience.

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A Guide to the ASHA Clinical Fellowship Experience

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This page is intended to offer clarification of Standard VII of the 2020 Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Certification Standards; it is not intended to replace the language. The SLP standards must be adhered to in order to be eligible to earn the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP).

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What is the Mutual Recognition Agreement and when did it become effective?

The Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) [PDF] is an agreement between the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (United States), the Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC), the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (United Kingdom), the Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited, the Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists (Ireland), and the New Zealand Speech-Language Therapists' Association (Incorporated) to mutually recognize the substantial equivalence of the certification programs in speech-language pathology that they each conduct.

The revised MRA was signed and went into effect on November 10, 2017. Certified individuals who apply for certification by any of the other signatory associations after this effective date may do so through this agreement.

What does the MRA mean for me as a certificate holder from one of the signatory associations?

The MRA provides you, as a certificate holder from one of the signatory associations, with an expedited method of applying for, and gaining certification by, any of the other signatory associations. The Agreement acknowledges that the standards you met for certification are accepted by the other associations as meeting some or all of their requirements for certification; however, the MRA is not one of reciprocity. This means that you won't automatically be certified by the other associations.

Why was this Agreement reached?

The signatory associations agreed that there are many benefits to the international community in establishing a basis for mutual recognition of the credentials of speech-language pathologists certified by the six signatory associations. They recognized that increased trade and mobility between Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States had increased the need and desirability for a mechanism whereby certificate holders from one association can be recognized and certified by the other associations.

In reaching the Agreement, what areas were examined by the signatory associations involved?

The signatory associations examined the educational and other requirements expected of each other's certificate holders, including academic course content, the amount and distribution of clinical practice hours prior to certification being awarded, degree designations, accreditation of academic programs, experience, and assessment mechanisms. This examination resulted in a determination that the associations have many, but not all, substantially equivalent requirements. Therefore, you will likely have to meet certain additional requirements.

Does the MRA extend to audiologists?

No. The MRA applies only to speech-language pathologists who hold valid certification from one of the signatory associations.

If I am a student, is there anything in the Agreement that will pertain to me?

No. The Agreement applies only to individuals holding valid certification from one of the signatory associations.

How would other countries become part of the MRA?

Other national associations or other national governmentally-recognized certification bodies that wish to become parties to this Agreement may contact and petition one or more of the signatory associations. Information will then be provided to the requesting body.

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What is the Mutual Recognition Agreement and when did it become effective? The Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) [PDF] is an agreement between the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (United States), the Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC), the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (United Kingdom), the Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited, the Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists (Ireland), and the New Zealand Speech-Language Therapists' Association (Incorporated) to mutually recognize the substantial equivalence of the certification programs in speech-language pathology that they each conduct.

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You do not have to be licensed before starting a Clinical Fellowship in Idaho, since it is a supervised position. However, before you sign on as a CCC-SLP, you do need state licensure.

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The information below is collected from state licensure boards or regulatory agencies responsible for regulating the professions of speech-language pathology and/or audiology. The information is reviewed on an annual basis. Please be advised that laws, regulations and policies may change at any time, so always check with your state for the most up-to-date information.

Initial Licensure

Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology

1. Master's or doctoral degree with an emphasis in audiology or speech-language pathology from a nationally accredited school with a curriculum approved by the Board

2. Passage of a Praxis exam

3. Complete a supervised academic clinical practicum and supervised postgraduate professional experience approved by the Board

Note: Audiologists may dispense hearing aids under an audiology license.

Exemptions

1. Any person licensed or regulated by the state of Idaho engaging in the profession or practice for which they are licensed or regulated

2. Any person working under the direct supervision of those persons regulated in this section, so long as such employee does not hold themself out as an audiologist, speech-language pathologist, speech-language pathology aide or assistant, hearing aid dealer or fitter, or a person engaged in the practice of audiology, speech-language pathology, or hearing aid dealing and fitting

3. Any person working in an Idaho public school setting who has received a pupil personnel services certificate with a speech-language pathologist or audiologist endorsement, or any person working as a speech-language pathology aide or assistant in a public school setting.

4. Persons pursuing a course of study leading to a degree in audiology, speech-language pathology, or hearing aid dealing/fitting at a college or university, provided that activities and services constitute a part of a planned course of study at that institution

5. Persons residing in another state or country and authorized to practice audiology, speech-language pathology or hearing aid dealing and fitting who provides consultation to a state licensee or who conducts a lecture, clinic, or demonstration while engaged in consultation so long as such person does not open an office or appoint a place to meet clients or receive calls in this state

Reciprocity

Persons licensed in another state must have a current, active license at the licensure level being sought, issued by a regulatory authority in another state; the applicant must not have been disciplined or sanctioned within the last five years nor voluntarily surrendered a license.

Interim Practice

A provisional permit is required to engage in the practice of audiology or speech-language pathology while completing the required postgraduate experience.

Continuing Education

Every person holding an Idaho license must complete 10 contact hours of continuing education annually; a maximum of five hours may be carried forward.

Effective January 1, 2021, each licensee must complete 30 contact hours of continuing education every three years.

Board Oversight
Bureau of Occupational Licenses, Speech & Hearing Services Licensure Board
Resources

For further information on laws and regulations for speech-language pathologists and audiologist, please visit these websites:

Questions regarding state advocacy issues? Call ASHA at 800-498-2071 and ask for the State Advocacy Team.

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Idaho Licensing Requirements for Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists

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The information below is collected from state licensure boards or regulatory agencies responsible for regulating the professions of speech-language pathology and/or audiology. The information is reviewed on an annual basis. Please be advised that laws, regulations and policies may change at any time, so always check with your state for the most up-to-date information.

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The Praxis Speech-Language Pathology (5331) exam assesses your readiness as you prepare for independent practice as a speech-language pathologist in a wide range of settings, including hospitals, clinics, private practice, schools, and more.

Click "Start Test" below to take a free Praxis Speech-Language Pathology (5331) practice test!

Exam Outline Review

The Speech-Language Pathology exam contains 132 multiple-choice questions and has a time limit of 2.5 hours.

The questions are split into three content categories:

I. Foundations and Professional Practice (44 questions)

The questions in this category assess your knowledge of the following:

Typical development

Communication, feeding, and swallowing

Common communication and swallowing disorders

Wellness and prevention

Documentation

Research methodology

Ethics

Documentation

II. Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Diagnosis (44 questions)

The questions in this category assess your knowledge of the following:

Screening

Approaches to assessment and evaluation

Assessment procedures

Etiology

III. Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation of Treatment (44 questions)

The questions in this category assess your knowledge of the following:

Factors that can affect treatment

Generating a prognosis

Communicating recommendations

Monitoring treatment progress and outcomes

Speech sound production

Social aspects of communication

Hearing and aural rehabilitation

Fluency

Swallowing and feeding

Receptive and expressive language

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Registration

If you are required to take the exam for a teacher education program or state certification, you need to have an account with Educational Testing Service (ETS). Once you have established your account, you can apply to take the exam.

During the exam registration, select the test format (online or at a testing center), test location (if you are taking the test at a testing center), and test date. You will also need to pay the $146 exam fee.

Test Day

In-person Testing

On the day of your exam, you should arrive at the testing facility at least 15 minutes before your scheduled exam time. Once you arrive, you will be asked to present two forms of valid identification, one of which must be a photo ID.

Personal items will not be allowed into the testing center, so it is best to leave things like bags, notebooks, and food items at home or in your car.

At-home Testing

To take the exam remotely, you must use a laptop or desktop computer for the exam. Your computer will need a speaker, microphone, and camera.

You will need to download and install the ETS Secure Test Browser on the computer you will use to test. Your environment must be private, with no traffic in and out of your testing area. The area where you take the exam must be clear of all personal items, and you will not be allowed to wear headphones. The proctor will ask you to move the camera around so that your testing area can be observed, and at the end of your exam, the proctor will watch as you erase any notes you made.

Before you register for at-home test delivery, make sure you meet all the requirements listed, and run a test of the secure browser to ensure your computer can function smoothly.

How the Exam is Scored

Each question answered correctly is worth one raw point. Incorrect and unanswered questions are not penalized, so you should make a guess anytime you do not know the correct answer.

Your raw score is converted to a scaled score, and you will receive an official score report about five weeks after you complete the exam.

The passing score in most states is 162, but some states require a different score.

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FAQs

How many questions are on the Praxis 5331 exam?

There are 132 multiple-choice questions on the exam.

How long is the Praxis 5331 exam?

The time limit for this exam is 2.5 hours.

What is the passing score for the Praxis 5331 exam?

The passing score for this exam varies by state.

How much does the Praxis 5331 exam cost?

The examination fee for this exam is $146.

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Praxis Speech-Language Pathology Practice Test (updated 2023)

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The Praxis Speech-Language Pathology (5331) exam assesses your readiness as you prepare for independent practice as a speech-language pathologist in a wide range of settings, including hospitals, clinics, private practice, schools, and more. Click "Start Test" below to take a free Praxis Speech-Language Pathology (5331) practice test!

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The Praxis tests measure the knowledge and skills needed to prepare for the classroom.

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Each state determines its passing score for professional licensure and teacher credentialing. Most states adopt the same score as required for ASHA certification, but in some states the Praxis examination score for licensure or teacher credentialing may be higher or lower than the ASHA passing score.
~ ASHA

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The Praxis II™: Subject Assessment in Speech-Language Pathology is offered as a computer-based test (5331)

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The Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Praxis Exams are available through the Educational Testing Service (ETS) test centers and ProctorU, a world leader in live remote proctoring have partnered to help our community.

Audiology and SLP Praxis exam candidates for the Praxis at Home can register online or by phone at 800-772-9476. Testing will be available between 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Pacific Time, seven days a week.

In-person test centers are open and the Audiology and SLP Praxis Exams are available through published test windows. Consult ETS Test Center Testing for more information and test center procedures.

How to Register

Register directly with ETS for the test date and location that best meets your needs. It is recommended that students take the exam during the final year. The exam is outcome based and depends on the student being able to engage in clinical decision-making.

The Praxis II™: Subject Assessment in Audiology is offered as a computer-based test (5343)*

The Praxis II™: Subject Assessment in Speech-Language Pathology is offered as a computer-based test (5331)

*All test takers are encouraged to take the Praxis Audiology (5343) test. ASHA will continue to accept a passing score on the Praxis test (both the 5342 and 0342 test codes) if this version is required by your state's licensing agency.

Important Details to Remember

Background Information Questionnaire

Complete all four pages of the registration form, including the section on background information. It is recommended that you complete the three questions identified with asterisks (e.g., identify the highest education level that you have attained to date).

Attending Institution(s) or A-Code

Find the code preceded by an RA identifying the institution where you received your graduate education in Audiology or Speech-Language Pathology and enter the code number on the registration form (e.g., for Auburn University, RA0007 - enter 0007).

Designated Score Recipient(s) or R-Code

Find the code(s) preceded by an R or RA for up to three institutions that you designate to receive your exam score and enter the code number(s) on the registration form.

For ASHA certification, exam results must be sent directly to ASHA from ETS (select code R5031 and enter 5031).

It is recommended that you have your score sent to your academic institution (e.g., for Auburn University, RA0007 - enter 0007).

Select a state licensing board, if appropriate (e.g., for the Alabama State Board of Examiners for SLP/Aud, R7003 - enter 7003).

A fourth score recipient can be designated on the registration form in the section, Other Passing Score Information. To designate this, select a state/agency from State Requirements (e.g., for Maryland 7403 - enter 7403).

Major Field and Certification Field

Audiology Code 701

Speech-Language Pathology Code 705

General Registration Information

Visit the ETS website for further registration information about

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The Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Praxis Exams are available through the Educational Testing Service (ETS) test centers and ProctorU, a world leader in live remote proctoring have partnered to help our community. Audiology and SLP Praxis exam candidates for the Praxis at Home can register online or by phone at 800-772-9476.

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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 pass the Praxis exam
~ ASHA

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The Praxis examinations in audiology and speech-language pathology assess beginning practitioners' understanding of essential content and current practices. Use the links below to find out why the exams are used as a requirement for state credentialing and ASHA certification, what the passing scores are for purposes of ASHA certification, how the exams are developed, and what content is covered.

Praxis Exam Preparation
Preparation materials for taking the audiology and speech-language pathology exams.

Praxis Exam Registration
How to register for the exam and important registration details to remember.

Praxis Scores and Score Reports
Learn how the exam is scored, how to receive or cancel your scores, and the types of score reports received by candidates and academic programs. Review the results of previous test-takers in the National Summary Reports for Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology.

How Faculty Can Help
Strategies and resources for faculty and academic programs to help prepare candidates for the Praxis exam.

Contact Information
Locate the appropriate contact information for ETS and ASHA for further assistance.

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Praxis Exam in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology

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The Praxis examinations in audiology and speech-language pathology assess beginning practitioners' understanding of essential content and current practices. Use the links below to find out why the exams are used as a requirement for state credentialing and ASHA certification, what the passing scores are for purposes of ASHA certification, how the exams are developed, and what content is covered.

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An Advanced Review of Speech - Language Pathology, 6th Edition: Practice Examinations

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An Advanced Review of Speech - Language Pathology, 6th Edition: Practice Examinations - Question of the day

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