A speech-language assistant shall not:

1. (a) Represent himself or herself as an SLP;
2. (b) Perform standardized or nonstandardized diagnostic tests, formal or informal evaluations, or swallowing screenings/checklists;
3. (c) Tabulate or interpret results and observations of feeding and swallowing evaluations performed by SLPs;
4. (d) Participate in formal parent conferences, case conferences, or any interdisciplinary team without the presence of the supervising SLP or other designated SLP;
5. (e) Provide interpretative information to the student, patient, client, family, or others regarding the patient or client status or service;
6. (f) Write, develop, or modify a student's, patient's, or client's treatment plan in any way;
7. (g) Assist with students, patients, or clients without following the individualized treatment plan prepared by the licensed SLP and/or without access to supervision;
8. (h) Sign any formal documents;
9. (i) Select students, patients, or clients for service;
10. (j) Discharge a student, patient, or client from services;
11. (k) Make referrals for additional services;
12. (l) Disclose clinical or confidential information either orally or in writing to anyone other than the supervising SLP unless mandated by law;
13. (m) Develop or determine the swallowing strategies or precautions for patients, family, or staff;
14. (n) Treat medically fragile students, patients, or clients independently; or
15. (o) Design or select augmentative and alternative communication systems or devices.

Source. #9711, eff 5-8-10; ss by #11138, eff 7-9-16; ss by #12486, eff 3-1-18 (formerly Spe 607.03)