ABSSD certifies speech–language pathologists (SLPs) who have advanced knowledge, skills and experience in swallowing and swallowing disorders.

Mission:
• To administer an efficient certification program for specialists in the clinical practice and research in swallowing and swallowing disorders,
• To provide the opportunity for practitioners to specify the high level of the clinical practice they provide,
• To provide advanced level educational opportunities for practitioners,
• To maintain a mechanism by which the public can identify those practitioners with specialized clinical education and experience, and
• To increase awareness of validated assessment and treatment procedures, and promote educated choices for provision of services.

While the BCS-S is voluntary, it has become the standard for identifying an SLP who is an expert in swallowing and swallowing disorders (dysphagia).

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