Wyo. Code R. 058-0001-5
Examiners of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Chapter 5: Speech-Language Pathology Aides and Audiometric Technicians
Effective Date: 01/18/2024 to 01/07/2026
Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 058.0001.5.01182024
Section 1. Authority. These Board Rules are adopted to implement the Board's authority granted by Wyoming Statutes 33-33-102(a) (vii) and (viii), and -202(b).
(a) An applicant may seek registration as a speech-language pathology aide to practices under the direct supervision of a licensee.
(b) Education requirement. An applicant must have a high school diploma or a high school equivalency certificate.
(c) Application Packet for Speech-Language Pathology Aide Registration. The applicant shall submit the following documentation to the Board for approval:
(i) Completed application and payment of fees;
(ii) Direct Supervision agreement executed by the applicant and the supervising licensee; and
(iii) A training plan establishing competency for the applicant submitted by the supervising licensee, which includes:
(A) Twenty-five (25) hours of direct supervised client contact; and
(B) Twenty-five (25) hours of direct observational training in the following:
(I) Overview of speech and/or language disorders relative to client-related care or hearing and balance relative to client-related assessment, disorders, and care;
(II) Ethical and legal responsibilities;
(III) Observing and data collection specific to site population; and
(IV) Record keeping.
(d) Aide Registration. Upon Board approval, the supervising licensee may implement the training plan. Verification of completion shall be sent to the Board within six (6) months of approval, otherwise the application shall expire. After completion, the applicant may identify themselves as an “aide.”
(e) Aide Continued Practice. An aide’s registration shall remain valid if the supervising licensee provides the required evaluation form with their annual renewal.
(a) An applicant may seek registration as an audiometric technician to practice under the direct supervision of a licensee.
(b) Education requirement. An applicant shall have a high school diploma or high school equivalency certificate.
(c) Application Packet. The applicant shall submit the following documentation to the Board for approval:
(i) Completed application and payment of fees;
(ii) Direct Supervision agreement executed by the applicant and the supervising licensee; and
(iii) A training plan establishing competency for an audiometric technician submitted by the supervising licensee, which includes:
(A) Twenty-five (25) hours of direct supervised client contact; and
(B) Twenty-five (25) hours of direct observational training in:
(I) Overview of hearing and hearing disorders relative to client-related assessments, disorders, and care;
(II) Basic training in screening for hearing, including audiometry, tympanometry, and otoacoustic emissions, as needed;
(III) Ethical and legal responsibilities;
(IV) Observing and data collection specific to site population; and
(V) Record keeping.
(d) Audiometric Technician Registration. Upon Board approval, the supervising licensee may implement the training plan. Verification of completion shall be sent to the Board, using the Board approved form, within six (6) months of approval, otherwise the application shall expire. After completion, the applicant may identify themselves as an “audiometric technician.”
(e) Audiometric Technician Continued Practice. An aide’s registration shall remain valid if the supervising licensee provides the required evaluation form with their annual renewal.
(a) An aide or audiometric technician may change supervisors after the Board reviews and approves an executed supervision agreement form.
(b) The supervising licensee may terminate supervision of an aide or audiometric technician. The supervising licensee shall notify the Board in writing of termination within thirty (30) days.