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ASHA-R4U — Principle IV, Rule U: Self-Reporting Disciplinary Actions

ASHA Code of Ethics (2023) · Reference for SLPs, audiologists, and CF clinicians · Source: ASHA

What does ASHA-R4U say?

Individuals who have (1) been publicly disciplined or denied a license or a professional credential by any professional association, professional licensing authority or board, or other professional regulatory body; or (2) voluntarily relinquished or surrendered their license, certification, or registration with any such body while under investigation for alleged unprofessional or improper conduct shall self-report by notifying the ASHA Ethics Office in writing within 60 days of the final action or disposition. Individuals shall also provide a copy of the final action, sanction, or disposition—with their self-report notification—to the ASHA Ethics Office.

Official source: read the full text in the ASHA Code of Ethics (2023) (official document).

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