(a) American Speech, Language, Hearing Association (ASHA) means the recognized national association which sets ethical and practice standards for the field of Speech- Language Pathology.

(b) Speech-language Pathology-Assistant (Bachelor’s level), (SLPA-B), means any individual who meets the minimum qualifications which the Board may establish for speech-language assistants, whose qualifications shall be less than those established by this Article for licensure as a speech-language pathologist, and who is licensed and works under the direct, then indirect supervision (as defined by ASHA Guidelines for Supervision) of a licensed speech- language pathologist.

(c) Licensed Speech-language Pathology-Assistant (Master’s level), (SLPA-M), means any individual who meets the minimum qualifications which the Board may establish for speech-language assistants, whose qualifications shall be less than those established by this Article for licensure as a speech-language pathologist, and who is licensed and works under the indirect supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist.

(d) Speech-language Pathologist (SLP) means any individual who is duly licensed by the Board to practice in

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the field of speech-language pathology.

(e) Speech-language Pathology means the application of principles, methods and procedures for the measurement, testing, evaluation, prediction, counseling, instruction, habilitation or rehabilitation related to the development and disorders of speech, voice, fluency, language, augmentative alternative communication, neurological disorders, or swallowing disorders, for the purpose of evaluating, identifying, treating, preventing, ameliorating, or modifying such disorders and conditions in children or adults.

(f) Supervision.

(1) Direct (initial) supervision shall mean supervision whereby a licensed Speech-language Pathologist diagnoses the condition to be treated, disseminates the therapy information to the SLPA-B, and remains on the premises while the procedures are being performed by an SLPA-B. The supervising SLP will also follow the ASHA guidelines for training. The SLPA-B must demonstrate proficiency in order to allow for indirect supervision.

(2) Indirect supervision shall mean supervision whereby a licensed SLP authorizes the procedures that are being carried out, but need not be present on the premises when the authorized procedures are being performed by a SLPA-M. The licensee must be available on island by telecommunications.

(3) The supervising licensed speech-language pathologist of a SLPA-B or SLPA-M shall not supervise more than five (5) individuals at one (1) time. The licensed SLP sponsor will assume all responsibilities and will meet all sponsorship requirements for such individuals as set forth by the Board.

SOURCE: Added by P.L. 24-329:11 (Aug. 14, 1998), and amended by
P.L. 34-048:2 (Oct. 13, 2017).