1. A. The supervisor shall provide direct on-site supervision of the student at all times.
2. B. The supervisor is personally responsible for each patient the student evaluates and treats.

3. C. Signing of Patient Reports.

   1. (1) Both supervisor and student shall sign reports with their full name and credentials.
   2. (2) A student may sign with the highest degree earned.
   3. (3) A student may not sign with credentials for a degree they are currently pursuing.
   4. (4) The title or designation of “student” shall be placed after the student's name in the report statement.
   5. (5) The supervisor shall sign all electronic records that only accept one signature.
4. D. A supervisor may not supervise more than the equivalent of two full-time students per day in off-site placements from a university.
5. E. A licensed audiologist or speech-language pathologist with clinical experience and credentials that meet the standards of the individual university program shall provide clinical supervision and mentoring.
6. F. The licensed audiologist or speech-language pathologist acting as a supervisor shall have 3 years post-degree clinical experience, including clinical fellowship.

Authority: Health Occupations Article, §§2-205 and 2-302, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: October 20, 2008 (35:21 Md. R. 1824)