Who Can Become a Member?
Membership is open to individuals and organizations with interest, training, or professional involvement in speech pathology, audiology, hearing care, communication disorders, rehabilitation, education, research, and related fields.
This includes:
- Speech Pathologists
- Audiologists
- Speech and Language Therapists
- Hearing Care Professionals
- Clinical Educators
- Researchers
- Lecturers and Academic Professionals
- Students in relevant fields
- Allied Health Professionals
- Healthcare Institutions
Membership provides opportunities for professional growth, collaboration, advocacy, and leadership while strengthening the future of hearing and communication healthcare in Nigeria
Membership Categories
This category is for qualified professionals practicing or working in speech pathology, audiology, speech and language therapy, hearing care, communication disorders, or related clinical fields.
Suitable for:
- Licensed or qualified speech pathologists
- Audiologists
- Speech and language therapists
- Hearing care professionals
- Professionals working in communication disorders and rehabilitation
Benefits include:
- Professional recognition
- Access to association activities
- Eligibility to participate in committees
- Access to professional development programmes
- Voting rights, where applicable
- Eligibility for leadership roles, subject to the Association’s constitution
- Access to member resources and updates
Associate Membership is for professionals in related fields who support or work closely with speech pathology, audiology, rehabilitation, education, healthcare, or communication health services.
Suitable for:
- ENT professionals
- Special educators
- Psychologists
- Occupational therapists
- Physiotherapists
- Nurses
- Medical professionals
- Public health professionals
- Researchers
- Other allied health practitioners
Benefits include:
- Access to selected programmes and events
- Networking opportunities
- Professional collaboration
- Access to relevant updates and resources
- Participation in approved association activities
Student Membership is open to individuals currently studying speech pathology, audiology, speech and language therapy, hearing sciences, communication disorders, special education, or related fields.
Suitable for:
- Undergraduate students
- Postgraduate students
- Clinical trainees
- Research students
- Students in related healthcare or rehabilitation programmes
Benefits include:
- Mentorship opportunities
- Student-focused professional development
- Access to selected trainings and events
- Networking with professionals
- Career guidance
- Participation in youth and student activities of the Association
Institutional Membership is for organizations, clinics, hospitals, schools, rehabilitation centres, universities, NGOs, and corporate bodies that support the goals of the Association.
Suitable for:
- Hospitals and clinics
- Audiology centres
- Speech therapy centres
- Universities and training institutions
- Schools and special education centres
- Rehabilitation centres
- NGOs and advocacy organizations
- Healthcare companies and corporate partners
Benefits include:
- Institutional recognition
- Partnership and collaboration opportunities
- Access to selected programmes and events
- Visibility within the Association’s professional network
- Opportunities to support national advocacy and outreach programmes
Membership Requirements
Applicants may be required to provide relevant information and documents depending on their membership category.
These include:
- Completed membership application form
- Current passport photograph
- Valid means of identification
- Academic or professional qualification
- Evidence of professional practice, where applicable
Student identification or admission letter, for student members - Institutional profile, for institutional members
Payment of applicable membership dues - Agreement to abide by the Association’s constitution, code of ethics, and professional standards