The SLP-Assistant exam is a competency assessment required as part of the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant registration process in North Carolina. The purpose of the exam is to ensure that candidates demonstrate the foundational knowledge necessary to safely and effectively assist licensed speech-language pathologists within their delegated scope of practice and under appropriate supervision.

Option 1: North Carolina SLP-Assistant Exam

To prepare for the SLP-Assistant exam in North Carolina, start with the official requirements and guidelines from the NCBOESLPA, which oversees SLP-Assistant registration and competency testing in the state. Reviewing the board’s published statutes, competency checklists, and registration forms will help you understand what topics may be covered on the exam and the regulatory expectations. Study guides like the one below are also useful to reinforce your knowledge of scope of practice, ethics, and clinical foundations. Finally, consider joining study groups or forums where peers share tips and resources to broaden your preparation.

*Please ensure you are fulfilling all requirements outlined by the NCBOESLPA prior to taking the SLP-Assistant exam

Candidate Guide SLPA.pdf

Option 2: ASHA C-SLPA Exam

For the most current and accurate information regarding C-SLPA exam registration, applicants should refer directly to the ASHA website. As outlined by ASHA, once an applicant has been approved to take the SLPA exam, they will receive an email from ASHA with instructions and information on how to complete the exam registration process.

*Please ensure you are fulfilling all requirements outlined by ASHA prior to taking the C-SLPA exam