Benefits of ANCDS Board Certification

Why become Board Certified?

  • Promotes and recognizes one's advanced knowledge and skill in the area of neurogenic communication disorders
  • Offers opportunities for presentations and publication
  • Allows for direct contribution to the Board of Clinical Competence Committee and mentoring of potential Board Certification candidates
  • Increases consumer and referral source confidence in the care provided
  • Demonstrates achievement of a respected credential that can be incorporated into one's career ladder and professional enhancement
  • Provides opportunities for increasing referrals
  • Encourages continued career development and life-long learning through the focused continuing education required for maintenance of board certification
  • Enhances confidence and validates expertise in neurologic communication disorders

 

The value of ANCDS Board Certification – Ramani Voleti, M.S., CCC-SLP, BC-ANCDS

 

What is the difference between a clinical doctorate degree in speech-language pathology and ANCDS Board Certification?

Currently there are no accreditation standards for the clinical or professional doctorate degree in speech-language pathology and existing programs vary in the amount of, and focus on, clinical training. Also, clinical doctorate degree programs may or may not include advanced coursework on neurogenic communication disorders. The rigorous and peer-reviewed standards for attaining ANCDS Board Certification represents a clear marker of a high degree of clinical competency.

Board Certification may be an option for those who do not want to pursue a clinical doctorate but want to earn a credential that will set them apart and highlight their advanced clinical skills and knowledge of acquired neurogenic disorders. Board Certification is all about clinical knowledge and skills, while many clinical doctorate curricula do not have this focus. It may also be an option for those who are pursuing a clinical doctorate and want to have a respected credential that acknowledges their clinical knowledge and skills in adult neurogenic communication disorders. Finally, Board Certification is a way to attain recognition for a clinician's past clinical experiences, continuing education, and self-study without the time and expense of pursing an advanced degree.