Pulmonary aspiration. Pulmonary aspiration is the entry of material (such as pharyngeal secretions, food or drink, or stomach contents) from the oropharynx or gastrointestinal tract into the larynx (voice box) and lower respiratory tract (the portions of the respiratory system from the tracheaâi.e., windpipeâto the lungs).
The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Certification is the internationally recognized certification for Applied Behavior Analysis professionals. The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is a certified behavior analyst, who is concerned with understanding and improving behavior. The BCBA has a variety of professional options as behavior modication / intervention is a growing and widespread field.
There is no requirement that the BCBA have any training on diagnosis, nor does the credential give its holder any legal status in making diagnoses, but the license in psychology requires such training and being licensed does authorize the psychologist to in fact diagnose within the mental health range of diagnoses.