ASHA
Organizations & Companies abbreviation · Professional Association and Labor Union
| Stands for | American Speech-Language-Hearing Association |
|---|---|
| Categories | Organizations & Companies |
ASHA stands for American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, a professional association and labor union abbreviation.
Professional association for speech-language pathologists, audiologists and speech and hearing scientists, which awards the Certificate of Clinical Competence required by many employers.
Example: Her therapist holds the ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence, shown as CCC-SLP.
Usage notes
Founded in 1925, it represents more than 200,000 members and affiliates. Certified clinicians use the letters CCC-SLP or CCC-A after their names. Its accreditation council approves graduate programs in speech-language pathology and audiology.
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