A licensed speech-language pathology assistant, who has demonstrated competency, may perform the following under the supervision of a speech-language pathologist:

1. (1) Administer and score speech, language, and hearing screening tools, speech and language assessment tools, and speech and language monitoring tools without clinical interpretation;
2. (2) Assist with informal documentation for the supervising speech-language pathologist to use, prepare materials, and assist with other duties not prohibited by § 20:79:04:02;
3. (3) Implement documented care plans or protocols developed by the supervising speech-language pathologist;
4. (4) Provide direct client services to address treatment goals as developed by the supervising speech-language pathologist;
5. (5) Document client performance by preparing charts, records, and graphs, and report the information to the supervising speech-language pathologist;
6. (6) Perform simple checks and maintenance on equipment;
7. (7) Assist the supervising speech-language pathologist during assessment of clients, excluding interpretation;
8. (8) Support the supervising speech-language pathologist in research projects, development of training materials, in-service training, and public relations programs;
9. (9) Assist with scheduling, record keeping, and safety and maintenance of supplies and equipment;
10. (10) Program and provide instruction on the use of augmentative and alternative communication services by developing low-tech augmentative and alternative communication materials, programming devices, and providing training and technical assistance on the use of devices, as directed by the supervising speech-language pathologist;
11. (11) Demonstrate or share information with a client's caregiver and staff regarding feeding and swallowing plans developed and directed by the supervising speech-language pathologist;
12. (12) Provide guidance and treatment via telepractice to clients who are selected by the supervising speech-language pathologist;
13. (13) Provide caregiver coaching for facilitation of skills; and

14. (14) Share objective information regarding client performance to clients, caregivers, and staff, without interpretation or recommendation, as directed by the supervising speech-language pathologist.

    A licensed speech-language pathology assistant shall comply with regulations, confidentiality policies, reimbursement requirements, and job responsibilities as assigned by the supervising speech-language pathologist.

Source: 39 SDR 220, effective June 27, 2013 ; 50 SDR 23, effective September 3, 2023 .

General Authority: SDCL 36-37-12 .

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-37-5 (3)(c), 36-37-12 (15) , 36-37-18 , 36-37-20 .

Prior versions effective: 2013-06-27.