ASHA Supervisor Readiness Check for SLPs

For SLPs preparing to supervise students or mentor Clinical Fellows for ASHA certification. This check helps you identify a next step; ASHA and other applicable authorities determine your status.

ASHA says that before serving as a supervisor or Clinical Fellowship mentor for ASHA certification, professionals must hold the applicable ASHA certification, have at least nine months of full-time post-certification practice (or its part-time equivalent), and complete at least two hours of professional development in supervision, clinical instruction, and/or mentorship after certification. These are supervision requirements; check ASHA’s current guidance and your state, employer or program rules.

No name, email or client details are needed. Your selections are not a certification decision.

Do you hold the applicable ASHA certification? Yes No Not sure

Have you completed at least nine months of full-time practice (or its part-time equivalent) after certification? Yes No Not sure

Have you completed at least two hours of supervision, clinical instruction, or mentorship professional development after certification? Yes No Not sure

Have you self-attested to the supervision requirements in your ASHA account? Yes No Not sure

Read the official ASHA supervision guidance

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