Do I need special certification from ASHA to treat dysphagia or to perform instrumental assessments such as fiberoptic endoscopy (i.e., FEES) and modified barium swallow studies?
No. ASHA’s Code of Ethics states that “Individuals shall engage in the provision of the professions that are within the scope of their competence, considering their level of education, training, and experience.” How one attains and maintains competency in a given area is up to that individual and her director and/or facility. ASHA’s practice policy documents include knowledge and skills statements that can be used to guide members or institutions in developing competency assessment programs. ASHA practice policy documents that address this issue are: Knowledge and Skills Needed by Speech-Language Pathologists Providing Services to Individuals With Swallowing and/or Feeding Disorders, Knowledge and Skills Needed by Speech-Language Pathologists Performing Endoscopic Assessment of Swallowing Functions, and Knowledge and Skills Needed by Speech-Language Pathogists Performing Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Studies. ASHA’s clinical specialty recognition program is a means by which individuals
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