1. (a) A licensed speech-language pathologist shall determine that the content and learning outcomes of a course are relevant to the practice of speech-language pathology as defined in Section 2530.2(d) of the Code.
2. (b) A licensed audiologist shall determine that the content and learning outcomes of a course are relevant to the practice of audiology as defined in Section 2530.2(k) of the Code.

3. (c) The content of a course shall pertain to direct or indirect patient/client care, or be related to the practice of speech-language pathology or audiology.

   1. (1) Direct patient/client care courses cover the current practice of speech-language pathology or audiology. This may include content on instruments and technology used for assessment/diagnosis or intervention.
   2. (2) Indirect patient/client care courses cover pragmatic aspects of speech-language pathology or audiology practice (e.g., legal or ethical issues, consultation, record-keeping, office management, managed care issues, research obligations).
   3. (3) Courses that are related to the practice of speech-language pathology or audiology shall cover general medical or educational offerings including social interaction, cultural competency, and diversity, equity, and inclusion as it applies to service delivery for diverse populations; professional service delivery models; interdisciplinary case management issues; or medical pathologies related to neurological disorders that also result in communication difficulties.
4. (d) A provider shall ensure that a course has specific objectives that are measurable.
5. (e) Upon completion of a course, a licensee shall evaluate the course through some type of evaluation mechanism.

6. (f) Courses considered outside the acceptable course content include those in the following areas:

   1. (1) money management, the licensee's personal finances or personal business matters;
   2. (2) general physical fitness or the licensee's personal health;
   3. (3) presentations by political or public figures or other persons that do not deal primarily with the practice of either speech-language pathology or audiology;
   4. (4) tort liability;
   5. (5) courses that address increased office production or computerization, financial planning, employee benefits, marketing or motivational topics to increase productivity or profitability;
   6. (6) courses in which the primary beneficiary is the licensee, not the consumer; and
   7. (7) marketing, launching, or demonstrating the marketability of instruments and technology regardless of whether it focuses on a particular manufacturer's or company's instruments and technology.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 2531.95 and 2532.6, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 2532.6, Business and Professions Code.

History

1. Change without regulatory effect renumbering former section 1399.199.5 to section 1399.160.4 filed 12-6-99 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 99, No. 50).

2. Amendment filed 3-23-2007; operative 4-22-2007 (Register 2007, No. 12).

3. Amendment of subsection (c)(3) filed 4-27-2010; operative 5-27-2010 (Register 2010, No. 18).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-6-2024; operative 1-1-2025 (Register 2024, No. 36).