Alabama Administrative Code
Title 870 - ALABAMA BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY
Chapter 870-X-7 - SCOPE OF PRACTICE
Section 870-X-7-.05 - Regulation of Telepractice

(1) Telepractice is subject to the same standards of practice stated in 870-X-7-.01 through .04, as if the person being treated were physically present with the licensee. The quality of service provided to the patient through telepractice must be equivalent to the service obtained when the clinician is physically present with the patient.

(2) Telepractice should be administered in real time and in a manner sufficient to ensure patient confidentiality.

(3) Providers must hold a license in the State of Alabama unless there is a qualifying exemption as noted in Code of Ala. 1975, Section 34-28A-3; 870-X-2-.01 and shall be in compliance with the statutory and regulatory requirements of the patient site.

(4) Telepractice services may not be administered by assistants.

(5) Telepractice services may be provided by CFs in speech-language pathology and fourth year audiology interns in accordance with 870-X-2-.05.

(6) Licensees are responsible for ensuring that both the provider site and the practice site are prepared adequately to ensure efficacious utilization of the therapeutic encounter.

(7) Licensees and staff involved in telepractice should be trained in the use of telepractice equipment.

(8) Notification of telepractice services shall be provided to the patient and guardian if the patient is a minor. The notification shall include the right to refuse telepractice services and options for alternate service delivery.