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2009 Kentucky Revised Statutes
CHAPTER 334A SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS
334A.040 Exemptions from application of chapter.
Download pdfis licensed. (2) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent qualified hearing aid dispensers from engaging in those practices and procedures used solely for the
fitting and selling of hearing aids. (3) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as restricting or preventing activities of a speech-language pathology or audiology nature or the use of the official title of the
position for which they were employed on the part of the following persons:
(a) Speech-language pathologists or audiologists employed by the federal government, if they are performing such activities solely within the confines
or under the jurisdiction of the organization in which they are employed and
do not offer to render speech-language pathology or audiology services as
defined in subsections (4) and (6) of KRS 334A.020 to the public outside of
the institutions or organizations in which they are employed. However, such
persons may, without obtaining a license under this chapter, consult or
disseminate their research findings and scientific information to other such
accredited academic institutions or governmental agencies. They also may
offer lectures to the public for a fee, monetary or otherwise, without being
licensed under this chapter; or (b) Registered and practical nurses or others trained to perform audiometric testing under the direct supervision of a licensed physician or surgeon. (4) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as restricting the activities and services of a student or speech-language pathology intern pursuing a course of study leading to
a degree in speech-language pathology at an accredited or approved college or
university or an approved clinical training facility, if these activities and services
constitute a part of the planned course of study and if such persons are designated
by such title as "speech-language pathology intern," "speech-language pathology
trainee," or other such title clearly indicating the training status appropriate to his or
her level of training under the supervision of a licensed speech-language
pathologist. (5) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as restricting the activities and services of a student or audiology intern pursuing a course of study leading to a degree in
audiology at an accredited or approved college or university or an approved clinical
training facility, if these activities and services constitute a part of the planned
course of study and if such persons are designated by such title as "audiology
intern," "audiology trainee," or other such title clearly indicating the training status
appropriate to his or her level of training, under supervision of a licensed
audiologist. (6) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as restricting a speech-language pathologist or audiologist from another state from offering his or her speech-
language pathology or audiology services in this state if the services are performed for no more than five (5) days in any calendar year and if that person meets the
qualifications and requirements stated in the section on qualifications, except that
such person need not apply for licensure under this chapter. Effective: July 15, 2008
History: Amended 2008 Ky. Acts ch. 165, sec. 8, effective July 15, 2008. -- Amended 1988 Ky. Acts ch. 152, sec. 2, effective March 31, 1988. -- Amended 1986 Ky. Acts
ch. 483, sec. 4, effective July 15, 1986. -- Created 1972 Ky. Acts ch. 236, sec. 4.
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