§ 334a-034

334A.034 Speech -language pathology assistant -- Scope of practice. (1) If the training, supervision, documentation, and planning are appropriate, the following tasks may be delegated to a speech -language pathology assistant: (a) Conduct speech -langua ge and hearing screenings without interpretation following specified screening protocols developed by a speech -language pathologist and audiologist, respectively; (b) Follow documented treatment plans or protocols as prescribed by the supervisor; (c) Docum ent student progress toward meeting established objectives as stated in the treatment plan; (d) Provide direct treatment assistance to identified students under the supervision of the supervisor; (e) Assist with clerical and other related duties as directe d by the supervisor; (f) Report to the supervisor about the treatment plan based on a student's performance; (g) Schedule activities, prepare charts, records, graphs, or otherwise display data. This shall not include report generation; (h) Perform simple c hecks and maintenance of equipment; (i) Participate with the supervisor in research projects, in -service training, and public relations programs; (j) Assist in the

t generation; (h) Perform simple c hecks and maintenance of equipment; (i) Participate with the supervisor in research projects, in -service training, and public relations programs; (j) Assist in the development and maintenance of an appropriate schedule for service delivery; (k) Assist in implementing collaborative activities with other professionals; (l) Assist in administering tests for diagnostic evaluations and progress monitoring; a nd (m) Participate in parent conferences, case conferences, or any interdisciplinary team in consultation with, or in the presence of, the supervisor. (2) The following activities shall be outside the scope of practice of the speech - language pathology assi stant: (a) Performing any activity which violates the code of ethics promulgated by the board in administrative regulation; (b) Interpreting test results or performing diagnostic evaluations without supervision; (c) Conducting client or family counseling w ithout the recommendation, guidance, and approval of the supervisor; (d) Writing, developing, or modifying a student's individualized treatment plan in any way without the recommendation, guidance, and approval of the supervisor; (e)

e, and approval of the supervisor; (d) Writing, developing, or modifying a student's individualized treatment plan in any way without the recommendation, guidance, and approval of the supervisor; (e) Treating students with out following the individualized treatment plan prepared by the supervisor or without access to supervision; (f) Signing any due process document without the cosignature of the supervisor; (g) Selecting or discharging students; (h) Disclosing clinical or c onfidential information, either orally or in writing, to anyone not designated by the supervisor; (i) Making referrals for additional services; and (j) Representing himself or herself as something other than a speech -language pathology assistant. Effective : June 29, 2023 History: Created 2023 Ky. Acts ch. 53, sec. 4, effective June 29, 2023.