Examiners of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Board of

Examiners of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Chapter 5: Speech Pathology and Audiology Aides

Effective Date: 04/01/2016 to 11/22/2017

Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations

Reference Number: 058.0001.5.04012016

CHAPTER 5

SPEECH PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY AIDES

Section 1. Statement of Purpose. These Board Rules are adopted to implement the Board's authority to establish the requirements and procedures for registration of aides.

Section 2. Aides Registration.

(a) Eligibility. An applicant may seek registration as an aide if the applicant practices under the supervision of a licensee.

(b) Application Packet for Aide Registration. The aide and the supervising licensee shall submit the following documentation to the ARC for approval:

(i) Completed application and payment of fees submitted by the applicant;

(ii) Supervision agreement executed by the aide and the supervising licensee; and

(iii) A training plan establishing competency for an aide 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 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.

(c) Aide Registration. Upon ARC approval, the supervising licensee may implement the training plan. Verification of completion shall be sent to the ARC within six (6) months of approval, otherwise the application shall expire. After completion, the applicant may identify themselves as an 'aide,' 'technician,' or 'assistant' within the same professional setting as the supervising licensee.

(d) Aide Continued Practice. An aide's registration shall remain valid if the supervising licensee provides the required evaluation form with their annual renewal.

Section 3. Notice of Transfer or Termination of Supervision.

(a) An aide may change supervisors after the ARC reviews and approves an executed supervision agreement form.

(b) The supervising licensee may terminate supervision of an aide. The supervising licensee shall notify the Board in writing of termination within thirty (30) days.