KRS 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 -language 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) Document 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 directed 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 checks 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; and

(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 assistant:

(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) 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.