California Code of Regulations
Title 16 - Professional and Vocational Regulations
Division 13.4 - Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board of the Department of Consumer Affairs
Article 12 - Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
Section 1399.170.3 - Activities, Duties, and Functions Outside the Scope of Responsibilities of a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 12, March 22, 2024
A speech-language pathology assistant may not conduct evaluations, interpret data, alter treatment plans, or perform any task without the express knowledge and approval of a supervising speech-language pathologist. The speech-language pathology assistant may not perform any of the following functions:
(a) Participate in parent conferences, case conferences, or inter-disciplinary team conferences without the supervising speech-language pathologist or another speech-language pathologist being present;
(b) Provide counseling or advice to a client or a client's parent or guardian which is beyond the scope of the client's treatment;
(c) Sign any documents in lieu of the supervising speech-language pathologist, i.e., treatment plans, client reimbursement forms, or formal reports;
(d) Discharge clients from services;
(e) Make referrals for additional services;
(f) Unless required by law, disclose confidential information either orally or in writing to anyone not designated by the supervising speech-language pathologist;
(g) Represent himself or herself as a speech-language pathologist; and,
(h) Perform procedures that require a high level of clinical acumen and technical skill, i.e., vocal tract prosthesis shaping or fitting, vocal tract imaging, and oropharyngeal swallow therapy with bolus material.
1. New section filed 4-10-2001; operative 4-10-2001 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2001, No. 15).
Note: Authority cited: Sections 2531.95 and 2538.1(a), Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 2538.1(b)(3), Business and Professions Code.
