State SLP accreditation for internationally accredited SLP.

[matthewh133]

Hi guys,

 

A little background first, partner is a "speechie". She completed a bachelor degree (4 years full time) here in Melbourne, Australia with a respected university 2.5 years ago and since has been working full-time for Southern Health (a group of hospitals in the area) on a 9 month rotational basis. She has experience in paediatrics, stroke, acute etc.

 

Our question is; is it a possibility to gain USA state accreditation with these qualifications/this resume? VIA a agreement between out countries, Australian degrees are recognized by ASHA, so that's not a problem.. but what is a problem is getting ASHA accreditation but not be able to get any state accreditations. We have been told by a few sources that it is possible that even though state bodies require a masters for accreditation, that it may be possible to gain accreditation if there is proof provided that during our bachelor (4 years) she gained the same experience/knowledge acquired during your masters equivalent. Problem is, we can't seem to find anyone to give us any concrete answers as to how we can go about this process. Even the state bodies we have got a hold of have been very vague and/or passed us around on a merry-go-round of people who don't really know how to answer.

 

I have no idea if this is the place, but if anyone has been through this or knows anyone who deals with these kinds of cases we would absolutely be VERY thankful to hear from you.

[ImpulsiveNixie]

This is probably not the forum for you to ask this question as most of us are not fully licensed Speech Pathologists. However, after a quick search for "australian speech pathologist working in America" I found this: http://www.asha.org/members/international/intlfaqs/

 

And while I know that you said the states seem to be pretty vague, I don't know if you looked at this: http://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/

 

Here is one SLP forum that may be able to give you some guidance: http://www.speakingofspeech.com/

 

And another: http://www.indeed.com/forum/job/speech-language-pathologist.html <-- this is one of the main job posting sites for SLPs here in the states

 

Anyway, good luck in your search. I think it is awesome you guys are trying to make the move. I have always thought about the possibilities of working abroad!! It would be so much fun. 

Edited February 4, 2014 by ImpulsiveNixie

[matthewh133]

This is probably not the forum for you to ask this question as most of us are not fully licensed Speech Pathologists. However, after a quick search for "australian speech pathologist working in America" I found this: http://www.asha.org/members/international/intlfaqs/

 

And while I know that you said the states seem to be pretty vague, I don't know if you looked at this: http://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/

 

Here is one SLP forum that may be able to give you some guidance: http://www.speakingofspeech.com/

 

And another: http://www.indeed.com/forum/job/speech-language-pathologist.html <-- this is one of the main job posting sites for SLPs here in the states

 

Anyway, good luck in your search. I think it is awesome you guys are trying to make the move. I have always thought about the possibilities of working abroad!! It would be so much fun. 

Thanks a lot! I'll forward your links to my partner. She pretty much passes most of the state requirements, it's just that "Possesses a master's degree or doctoral degree or equivalent from an educational institution accredited by an accrediting organization approved by the Board" that we need to figure out.

 

Appreciate your reponse and thank you. Working overseas is something we've wanted to do a while but the US is so strict! Especially with these differences in the programs of speech pathology between our two countries!

Edited February 5, 2014 by matthewh133

[ma1]

hi matthewh133

 

I have been trying to get concrete answers too but haven't been able too.  I'm wanting to get my masters in australia and the university in Melbourne is one that i'm looking into. 

 

You should check this website http://www.asha.org/Certification/MultilateralMRA/

 

I have read information online about this and if your friend has worked for the time ASHA requires in their home country (australia) and obtains a letter from SPA this therapist is in good standing.... your friend will be good. 

 

either way your friend needs to get her transcript evaluated http://www.asha.org/certification/CredEval/

 

Mine will be a little different since I'm wanting to do my masters there but want to return to the states after completing my degree.  That's exactly what I don't know.... will ASHA consider my masters from melbourne?  I know of people that have completed masters at the university of queensland and macquarie and have had no problem getting ASHA certification.

 

HOpe this helps