The ABSSD has created a new renewal track for current BCS-S clinicians who have transitioned into leadership/industry roles from their previous clinical and/or academic administrative roles. When applying for BCS-S renewal in a new career setting, professionals should clearly outline their advanced dysphagia responsibilities in narrative description (1000 words or less) by describing their role, emphasizing direct vs. indirect patient care highlighting clinical impact. Applicant must include a letter of attestation to verify 100 hours worked and to detail the clinical nature of the work within the past 5 years and an updated CV. Proof of attendance and completion of 12.5 CEUs (125 hours) in swallowing and swallowing disorders within the five years immediately preceding date of this application. Photo of current ASHA card must also be included.

$150.00 non-refundable application fee - pay online here

DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

Please complete all sections of the application. Attach a seperate sheet, if additional documentation is necessary.  Identify name of applicant on all submitted sheets. Application information should be clear and concise.

American Board on Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders • (920) 560-5625 •  info@swallowingdisorders.org

Proof of attendance and and completion of 12.5 CEUs (125 hours) in swallowing and swallowing disorders within the five years  immediately preceding date of this application.

Obtain 12.5 CEUs over the course of the 5-year renewal period under the following conditions: 

• CEUs are obtained across each of the 5 years.
• 12.5 CEUs (125 hours) are intermediate or advanced level.
• Introductory level courses are not acceptable.
• 3.0 CEUs must be at the advanced level. Advanced online offerings should be marked to indicate that level.
• CEU events must be solely and directly related to the topic of dysphagia.
• Any combination of in-person and/or virtual events (state, regional or national meetings where ASHA or CME credits are awarded) is acceptable. There is no longer a minimum requirement of in-person hours. 
• Minimum of 7.5 CEUs must be from events where you specifically obtain ASHA CEUs (i.e., with an ASHA CE Approved Provider).
• CEUs may be included if the applicant is:
  • presenter at a professional meeting, 
  • presenter/author of an online activity, and/or 
  • teacher/professor of a graduate level dysphagia course. (If CEU’s are used for teaching a graduate level dysphagia course, this activity may not be included in your “Related Professional Activities”). 
• CEUs may be domestic or international.
• If the course topic is vague or joined with another area (e.g., "Voice and Dysphagia"), only the hours of dysphagia will be counted. A time-ordered agenda/syllabus will be needed for review. 
• It is always a good practice to submit more than the minimum hours, particularly if there are questionable hours that may NOT be deemed acceptable towards the total CEUs. 

Entry #1 Continuing Education Documentation

Entry #2 Continuing Education Documentation

Entry #3 Continuing Education Documentation

American Board on Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders • (920) 560-5625 •  info@swallowingdisorders.org

Please clearly outline your advanced dysphagia responsibilities in narrative description (1000 words or less) by describing your role, emphasizing direct vs. indirect patient care highlighting clinical impact. 

Include the following summary of responsibilities:  

• Role Description:
  • Primary responsibilities,
  • Collaborations & leadership
  • Continuing education & certification
  • Contributions to innovation,
  • Impact of BCS-S on professional role
    
    
• Direct vs. Indirect Clinical Patient Care in Dysphagia:
  • Direct care includes hands-on patient management.
  • Indirect care includes contributions to research, training, product development, regulatory compliance, advocacy, and healthcare innovation.
    
    
• Clinical Impact:
  • Work improves patient outcomes
  • Provide evidence

Please upload your CV.

Upload a letter of attestation to verify 100 hours worked and detail the clinical nature of the work. This would include direct/hands-on care or indirect clinical care directing/consulting/supervising another clinician/physician or advanced practitioner to provide advanced clinical care in dysphagia. 

American Board on Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders • (920) 560-5625 •  info@swallowingdisorders.org

I fully understand that the American Board of Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders, its authorized staff, and their representatives may validate my professional credentials by consulting with the American Speech-Language Hearing Association and/or State Licensing Board or other nationally recognized bodies that maintain automated data files on clinical care professionals.

I certify that the statements/documentation that I have made/provided in this application packet are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and are made in good faith. I understand that an incorrect or incomplete statement could void continued processing of my application.

Payment of $150 can be submitted via the AB-SSD website:  https://www.swallowingdisorders.org/store/ViewProduct.aspx?id=3099168 

You will receive an email confirmation that your packet has been received by the office within one week after submission. The Applications Committee has three to four months to consider an application. Depending on the number of applications being processed, you may hear from the committee by email sooner than that with their decision.