ASHA CCC-SLP
Also written as: ASHA CCC-SLP — American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology, the standard professional credential.
Full Definition
The ASHA CCC-SLP is the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology awarded by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. This credential requires completion of specific graduate coursework, clinical fellowship year, and passing the national examination (Praxis). The CCC-SLP demonstrates that a practitioner has met national standards for independent clinical practice and is required for licensure in most states and for reimbursement by many insurance providers.
Usage
Usage note: Always use hyphens between elements. CCC-SLP alone is acceptable when ASHA is understood from context.
In Context
- "The report was completed by Sarah Johnson, MA, ASHA CCC-SLP." — Assessment report signature line
- "All therapy services were provided under the supervision of an ASHA CCC-SLP certified clinician." — Insurance documentation