A Certified Senior Advisor is a professional who has received specialized training in aging and the important issues that affect seniors. CSA candidates must pass a challenging national exam to demonstrate their comprehension of what is taugh in the CSA curriculum. Typically, CSAs already have expertise in a professinal discipline; and while many are licensed in a specific profession, it is only after they pass the exam, meet all the requirements and agree to live up to high ethical and professional standards that they may use the designation Certified Senior Advisor.