Professional Organizations
There are several organizations related
to the CD Program that are usually of special interest to CD Students.
You are invited to participate and experience an additional part of transitioning
to professionalism.
NMSU
Chapter of the National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NSSLHA)
The local chapter consists of undergraduate
and graduate students interested in human communication sciences and disorders
and the professions of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. The purpose
of NSSLHA is to provide a vehicle for student representation in matters
of professional concern, and to encourage professional interest among college
students in the study of normal and disordered human communication behavior.
The local chapter is active socially and in community philanthropic projects,
as well as money raising activities. Annual dues are paid by members. For
more information go to: http://web.nmsu.edu/~nsslha
National
Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NSSLHA)
Membership in the national NSSLHA (additional
dues) offers students subscription opportunities to various professional
journals (e.g., The ASHA Leader, JSLHR, AJSLP,
and CICSD), and reduced registration fees for professional conventions
and meetings. If you apply simultaneously for membership and certification
during the calendar year in which your Master's degree is granted, you
will get a reduced rate for ASHA membership. For more information contact:
National Student
Speech-Language-Hearing Association
10801 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
Phone: 800-498-2071
Fax: 301-571-0481
New
Mexico Speech Language Hearing Association (NMSHA)
Membership in the state organization offers
students a closer look at how professional organizations operate. Students
can have an active role in NMSHA by presenting Poster Sessions at the annual
convention, attending the annual convention, or being selected to be a
student representative on the NMSHA Legislative Council. For more information
contact:
New Mexico Speech-Language-Hearing
Association
P.O. Box 90846
Albuquerque, NM 87199
Phone: 505-899-6674
American
Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
(ASHA) is the professional, scientific, and credentialing association for
audiologists; speech-language pathologists; and speech, language, and hearing
scientists. Its mission is to "promote the interests of and provide the
highest quality services for professionals in audiology, speech-language
pathology, and speech and hearing science, and to advocate for people with
communication disabilities." For more information contact:
American Speech-Language-Hearing
Association
10801 Rockville Pike
Rockville, Maryland
20852
Members: (800) 498-2071
Non-Member: (800) 638-8255
Fax: (240) 333-4705
New
Mexico Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing
Practices Board
The New Mexico Speech-Language Pathology,
Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices Board regulates speech-language
pathologists, audiologists, and hearing aid dispensers. Speech-language
pathologists provide testing and treatment of speech, voice or language
disorders. Audiologists test for and evaluate hearing problems and assist
with hearing aid selection or other functions related to hearing disorders.
Hearing aid dispensers test, fit, sell, and service hearing aids. For more
information contact:
Speech-Language Pathology,
Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices Board
2550 Cerrillos Road,
Second Floor
Santa Fe, New Mexico
87505
Phone: (505)476-4640
Fax: (505) 476-4620