(1) A Speech-language Pathology Assistant or Audiology Assistant may perform the following tasks under the supervision of a Supervising Speech-language Pathologist or Supervising Audiologist:

1. (a) Assist speech-language and hearing screenings (without interpretation);
2. (b) Assist with informal documentation as directed by the supervisor;
3. (c) Follow documented treatment plans or protocols developed by the supervisor;
4. (d) Document patient/client performance (e.g., tallying data for the Speech-language Pathologist to use; preparing charts, records, and graphs) and report this information to the supervisor;
5. (e) Assist the Speech-language Pathologist or Audiologist during assessment of patients/ clients;
6. (f) Assist with clerical duties such as preparing materials and scheduling activities as directed by the supervisor;
7. (g) Perform checks and maintenance of equipment;
8. (h) Collect data for monitoring quality improvement.

(2) A Speech-language Pathology Assistant or Audiology Assistant may not perform tasks beyond the scope of his or her education and experience. A Speech-language Pathology Assistant or Audiology Assistant:

1. (a) May not interpret results of standardized or nonstandardized diagnostic tests or formal or informal evaluations;
2. (b) May not screen or diagnose patients/clients for feeding/swallowing disorders;
3. (c) May not write, develop, or modify a patient’s/client’s individualized treatment plan in any way;
4. (d) May not assist with patients/clients without following the individualized treatment plan prepared by the Speech-language Pathologist/Audiologist, or without access to supervision;
5. (e) May not sign any formal documents (e.g., treatment plans, reimbursement forms, or reports; the assistant should sign or initial informal treatment notes for review and co­ signature by the supervising professional);
6. (f) May not select patients/clients for service;
7. (g) May not determine case selection;
8. (h) May not interpret observations or data into diagnostic statements of clinical management strategies or procedures;
9. (i) May not compose clinical reports except for progress notes to be reviewed by the supervisor and held in the patient/client records;
10. (j) May not discharge a patient/client from services;
11. (k) May not disclose clinical or confidential information either orally or in writing to anyone without a supervisor’s approval;
12. (l) May not make referrals for additional service;
13. (m) May not consult with the patient/client, family or others, or participate in parent conferences, case conferences, or any interdisciplinary team meetings, regarding the patient/client status or service received without the Supervisor’s approval;
14. (n) May not develop, alter, or initially demonstrate swallowing strategies or precautions to patients, family, or staff;
15. (o) May not represent himself or herself as a Speech-language Pathologist or Audiologist orally or in writing;
16. (p) May not perform tasks when a Supervising Speech-language Pathologist or Supervising Audiologist cannot be reached by personal contact, phone, pager, or other immediate means or until a licensed Speech-language Pathologist or licensed Audiologist with at least two years of experience has been designated as the supervisor.