Do New York SLPs Need the CCC? License, Medicaid and CE Rules
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No. The CCC is mentioned in New York's rules, but there is another way to qualify, so a state license does not require it.
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New York at a glance
| CCC | Named in rules, not required |
|---|---|
| License renewal CE | 30 hrs every 3 years |
| Whose CE counts | Board approval only |
| Clinical fellowship | Supervised experience; NYSED's form allows a CCC holder to supervise only when experience is outside New York or in an exempt setting. |
| School credential | CCC not required |
Does New York require the CCC?
Medicaid does not require the CCC. The state education department says "ASHA certification is not required for Speech-Language Pathologists to participate in the Medicaid program," and a New York license is enough. The license is a different matter for people who already hold a license elsewhere. New York's rules on licensure by endorsement, 8 NYCRR 75.7(b)(5) and (c)(5), require an applicant to "hold certification from an acceptable certifying agency such as the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association." The first-license rules (8 NYCRR 75.1 to 75.3) ask for a degree, supervised experience and an exam, and do not require the CCC.
Sources: Licensure: 8 NYCRR Part 75, Speech-Language Pathology (see 75.7, endorsement); Licensure: NYSED license requirements; Medicaid: NYSED practice alert: Medicaid eligibility
What you can do
- Ask the State Education Department and the Board of Regents to amend 8 NYCRR 75.7(b)(5) and (c)(5) so that a current license in another jurisdiction, with the degree and exam, is enough.
- Until then, an SLP licensed elsewhere can apply by the regular route (degree, supervised experience, exam) instead of endorsement.
- Contact a New York legislator and the state SLP association to support the rule change.
Continuing education for New York SLPs
Hours: 30 hrs every 3 years.
Topic rules: At least 20 in professional areas.
Whose CE counts: NYSED-approved sponsors only.
Sources: Education Law 8209
Compare every state in our CEU requirements by state guide.
Clinical fellowship and background checks
Supervised experience; NYSED's form allows a CCC holder to supervise only when experience is outside New York or in an exempt setting.
Sources: 8 NYCRR Part 75
No background check. Applicants must be of good moral character (Education Law 8206); any conviction reported on the application is referred to the Office of Professional Discipline for review (8 NYCRR 28-1.2). Not a compact member.
Sources: NY Education Law 8206; NYSED SLP license requirements; Regents Rules Part 28; ASLP-IC compact map
School-based SLPs
School employees need the TSSLD certificate. Contractors need both the license and TSSLD.
Sources: NYSED: which credential is required
SLP assistants in New York
New York does not license SLP assistants. Only licensed SLPs (and the exempt groups named in the law) may practice speech-language pathology.
Sources: N.Y. Education Law, Article 159
If your employer says you need the CCC
Many job posts and policies still list the CCC out of habit. Our employer education page has language you can share, and the New York one-sheet puts the license and the CCC side by side on two printable pages.
Checked against state sources through October 31, 2026. This page summarizes public rules for general information and is not legal advice. Rules change, and employers and payers can set their own requirements, so confirm with the board before you rely on it.