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BCS-SCF CandidatesWhether you are a current candidate or considering becoming a Board Certified Specialist in Stuttering, Cluttering, and Fluency Disorders, this website is designed to guide you through the certification process. For nearly twenty years, dedicated speech-language pathologists and members of the stuttering community have volunteered their time and expertise to strengthen services for individuals with fluency disorders. On January 1, 2014, the Board Recognized Specialist pathway transitioned to a formal certification process. If you are considering becoming a BCS-SCF, we encourage you to explore the website to learn more. If you are currently in the process of becoming a BCS-SCF, please review the Important Information section for additional details. If you have questions, contact the American Board of Stuttering, Cluttering, and Fluency Disorders—we’re happy to help and look forward to hearing from you. BCS-SCF CandidatesVisit the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association website for more information. Click here for details about Specialty Certification Programs. Not sure of the difference between Professional Certification and a Certificate Program? Learn more here on the ASHA website . Download the Become a Specialist information sheet. Curious how a specialist may approach therapy with an adult client? Watch this video for a glimpse into how deeper learning through board certification can shape clinical practice. |
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New BCS-SCF Applicant RequirementsHow long after obtaining CCC can an applicant apply? Three years or full-time equivalent. How many CEUs are required? Within the last three years, applicants must complete six CEUs (60 hours) of intermediate to advanced training in fluency disorders, including at least three CEUs (30 hours) of live instruction. How many CEUs must be directly related to fluency disorders? A minimum of 4.8 CEUs (48 hours) must focus specifically on stuttering, cluttering, and fluency disorders. Up to 1.2 CEUs (12 hours) may come from related topics such as speech and language development, motor learning, counseling, cognitive or behavioral therapy, sensory processing, executive functioning, autism, or related areas. How many clinical hours are required? Within the last five years, applicants must complete 450 clinical hours, including at least 25 hours in each of the following therapy populations: preschool, school-age, and adolescent/adult. How many clinical hours may be indirect? Up to 90 hours may be counted as indirect clinical work. What activities qualify as indirect hours? Qualifying activities include teaching academic coursework related to fluency disorders; conducting scholarly activities such as presentations or publications (presented courses must receive ASHA or state CEUs, and published papers should be submitted to the ABSCF Board); and developing programs related to fluency disorders. |