FAQs about the Exam Process

How long after my application is approved do I have to take the exam?
Where can I take the exam?
How much time is required to study for the exam?
How is the examination structured?
Why do I need to know information about cranial nerve innervations and anatomy and physiology?
Why is the exam limited to 2 hours?
Are there different exams for different clinical settings, populations, ect?
Can I request an extension for taking the examination?
Does the examination focus on any particular stage of swallowing more than another?
Which types of compensatory strategies do I need to know?
How are the questions on the examination formulated?
What is the passing score for the examination?
I have heard that the examination is difficult. Is that true?
I work with adults. Will there be questions on the test concerning pediatric swallowing?