New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Spe - Governing Board of Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Care Providers
Chapter Spe 600 - SPEECH-LANGUAGE ASSISTANTS
Part Spe 607 - DIRECTION AND SUPERVISION OF SPEECH-LANGUAGE ASSISTANTS; SCOPE OF TASKS OF SPEECH-LANGUAGE ASSISTANTS
Section Spe 607.05 - Responsibilities of Certified Speech-Language Assistants

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Spe 607.05

Current through Register No. 12, March 21, 2024

(a) Whenever there is in effect a treatment plan, an individualized service plan or an individualized educational plan, a speech-language assistant shall perform those interventions and tasks:

(1) Delegated to him or her by the speech-language pathologist; or

(2) Consistent with the plan and within the scope set forth in (b) and (c) below.

(b) A speech-language assistant shall, as directed by a speech-language pathologist (SLP) holding a currently valid New Hampshire license, and in accordance with the ethical provisions found in Spe 500:

(1) Self-identify as speech-language assistants to families, students, patients, clients, staff, and others. This may be done verbally, in writing, and/or with titles on name badges;

(2) Comply with The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regulations, reimbursement requirements, and SLAs' responsibilities;

(3) Assist the SLP with speech, language, and hearing screenings without clinical interpretation;

(4) Assist the SLP during assessment of students, patients, and clients exclusive of administration and/or interpretation;

(5) Assist the SLP with bilingual translation during screening and assessment activities exclusive of interpretation;

(6) Follow documented treatment plans or protocols developed by the supervising SLP;

(7) Provide guidance and treatment via telepractice to students, patients, and clients who are selected by the supervising SLP as appropriate for this service delivery model;

(8) Document student, patient, and client performance and report this information to the supervising SLP;

(9) Program and provide instruction in the use of augmentative and alternative communication devices;

(10) Demonstrate or share information with patients, families, and staff regarding feeding strategies developed and directed by the SLP;

(11) Serve as translator for patients/clients/students and families who do not speak English;

(12) Provide services under SLP supervision in another language for individuals who do not speak English and English-language learners;

(13) Assist with clerical duties, such as preparing materials and scheduling activities, as directed by the SLP;

(14) Perform checks and maintenance of equipment; and

(15) Assist with departmental operations.

(1) Make a written or electronic record of his or her services;

(2) Satisfy his or her employment job description to the extent that it is not inconsistent with Spe 600 and Spe 503; and

(3) Comply with his or her employer's administrative and reimbursement-related requirements.

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