Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 1370 - Communication Disorders
Chapter 1370-01 - Rules for Speech Pathology and Audiology
Section 1370-01-.02 - SCOPE OF PRACTICE

(1) The practice of speech language pathology and the practice of audiology are defined by statute at T.C.A. § 63-17-103. Exceeding the scope of practice or performing functions which the licensee is not adequately trained for or experienced in may result in disciplinary action pursuant to T.C.A. §§ 63-17-117, 63-17-126, and Rule 1370-01-.13.

(2) Licensed speech language pathologists and audiologists who qualify under Rule 1370-01-.03 for the Inactive License-Pro Bono Services category shall limit their practice to performing services without compensation only for those persons receiving services from organizations which have received a determination of exemption under 26 U.S.C. §501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Exceeding the scope of practice set out within the practice act and these Rules may result in disciplinary action pursuant to T.C.A. §§ 63-17-117, 63-17-127, and Rule 1370-01-.13.

(3) Clinical Fellows, pursuant to T.C.A. § 63-17-114(6), shall work under the supervision of a Tennessee licensed Speech Language Pathologist or an ASHA certified Speech Language Pathologist while the Clinical Fellow is obtaining a year of paid professional experience and shall adhere to the regulations established under Rule 1370-01-.10.

(4) Clinical Externs, pursuant to T.C.A. § 63-17-114(4) and (7), shall work under the supervision of a Tennessee licensed Audiologist, an ASHA Certified Audiologist, or an ABA Certified Audiologist while the clinical extern year is completed, and shall adhere to the regulations established under Rule 1370-01-.10.

(5) Speech Language Pathology Assistants shall work under the supervision of a licensed Speech Language Pathologist at all times and shall adhere to the regulations established under Rule 1370-01-.14.