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334A.020 Definitions for chapter.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Board" means the Kentucky Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology;
(2) "Person" means any individual, organization, or corporate body, except that only
individuals can be licensed under this chapter;
(3) "Speech-language pathologist" means one who practices speech-language
pathology. A speech-language pathologist may describe himself to the public by any
title or description of services incorporating the words "speech-language
pathologist," "speech-language pathology," "speech-language therapy," "speechlanguage correction," "speech-language correctionist," "speech-language therapist,"
"speech clinic," "speech clinician," "speech pathologist," "language pathologist,"
"language pathology," "language therapist," "logopedics," "logopedist,"
"communicology," "communicologist," "aphasiologist," "voice therapy," "voice
therapist," "voice pathology," "voice pathologist," "phoniatrist," "communication
disorders," or "verbal therapist";
(4) "The practice of speech pathology" means the application of principles, methods,
and procedures for the measurement, testing, audiometric screening, identification,
appraisal, determination of prognosis, evaluation, consultation, remediation,
counseling, instruction, and research related to the development and disorders of
speech, voice, verbal and written language, cognition/communication, or oral and
pharyngeal sensori-motor competencies for the purpose of designing and
implementing programs for the amelioration of these disorders and conditions. Any
representation to the public by title or by description of services, methods, or
procedures for the evaluation, counseling, remediation consultation, measurement,
testing, audiometric screening, identification, appraisal, instruction, and research of
persons diagnosed with conditions or disorders affecting speech, voice, verbal and
written language, cognition/communication, or oral and pharyngeal sensori-motor
competencies shall be considered to be the practice of speech-language pathology;
(5) "Audiologist" is defined as one who practices audiology. An audiologist may
describe himself to the public by any title or description of services incorporating
the words "audiologist," "audiology," "audiological," "hearing center," "hearing
clinic," "hearing clinician," "hearing therapist," "audiometry," "audiometrist,"
"audiometrics," "otometry," "otometrist," "aural rehabilitationist," or "hearing
conservationist";
(6) "The practice of audiology" means the application of principles, methods, and
procedures of measurement, testing, appraisal, prediction, consultation, counseling,
and instruction related to hearing and disorders of hearing for the purpose of
modifying communicative disorders involving speech, language, auditory behavior,
or other aberrant behavior related to hearing loss; planning, directing, conducting,
or participating in identification and hearing conservation programs; and
habilitative and rehabilitative programs, including hearing aid recommendations
and evaluation, auditory training, or speech reading;
(7) "Continuing professional education" in speech-language pathology and audiology
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(9)
consists of planned learning experiences beyond a basic educational program
leading to a degree. These experiences are designed to promote knowledge, skills,
and attitudes of speech-language pathology and audiology practitioners to enable
them to provide professional services in their areas of training that are based on
current research and best practices;
"Speech-language pathology assistant" means one who assists in the practice of
speech-language pathology only under the supervision and direction of an
appropriately qualified supervisor and only within the public school system in the
Commonwealth. Any speech pathology services provided without appropriate
supervision or outside the public school system shall be deemed to be the
unlicensed practice of speech pathology and shall subject the offending party to
penalties established pursuant to KRS 334A.990;
"Assisting in the practice of speech pathology" means the provision of certain
specific components of a speech or language service program provided by a speechlanguage pathology assistant under the supervision and direction of an appropriately
qualified supervisor.
(a) If the training, supervision, documentation, and planning are appropriate, the
following tasks may be delegated to a speech-language pathology assistant:
1.
Conduct speech-language and hearing screenings without interpretation
following specified screening protocols developed by a speech-language
pathologist and audiologist, respectively;
2.
Follow documented treatment plans or protocols as prescribed by the
supervisor;
3.
Document student progress toward meeting established objectives as
stated in the treatment plan;
4.
Provide direct treatment assistance to identified students under the
supervision of the supervisor;
5.
Assist with clerical and other related duties as directed by the
supervisor;
6.
Report to the supervisor about the treatment plan based on a student's
performance;
7.
Schedule activities, prepare charts, records, graphs, or otherwise display
data. This shall not include report generation;
8.
Perform simple checks and maintenance of equipment;
9.
Participate with the supervisor in research projects, inservice training,
and public relations programs;
10. Assist in the development and maintenance of an appropriate schedule
for service delivery;
11. Assist in implementing collaborative activities with other professionals;
12. Assist in administering tests for diagnostic evaluations and progress
monitoring; and
13. Participate in parent conferences, case conferences, or any
interdisciplinary team in consultation with, or in the presence of, the
supervisor.
(b) The following activities shall be outside the scope of practice of the speechlanguage pathology assistant:
1.
Performing any activity which violates the code of ethics promulgated
by the board by administrative regulation;
2.
Interpreting test results, or performing diagnostic evaluations without
supervision;
3.
Conducting client or family counseling without the recommendation,
guidance, and approval of the supervisor;
4.
Writing, developing, or modifying a student's individualized treatment
plan in any way without the recommendation, guidance, and approval of
the supervisor;
5.
Treating students without following the individualized treatment plan
prepared by the supervisor or without access to supervision;
6.
Signing any due process document without the co-signature of the
supervisor;
7.
Selecting or discharging students;
8.
Disclosing clinical or confidential information, either orally or in
writing, to anyone not designated by the supervisor;
9.
Making referrals for additional services; and
10. Representing himself or herself as something other than a speechlanguage pathology assistant;
(10) "Supervisor" means a person who holds a Kentucky license as a speech-language
pathologist or who holds Education Professional Standards Board master's level
certification as a teacher of exceptional children in the areas of speech and
communication disorders as established by administrative regulation;
(11) "Interim license" means a license issued by the board pursuant to KRS 334A.035 to
a person for the purpose of completing the supervised postgraduate professional
experience required under that section prior to an application for licensure as a
speech-language pathologist or a speech-language pathology assistant; and
(12) "Temporary license" means a license that may be issued by the board administrator
pursuant to KRS 334A.183 to any applicant who has met all the requirements for
permanent licensure in accordance with that section.
Effective: July 15, 2008
History: Amended 2008 Ky. Acts ch. 165, sec. 1, effective July 15, 2008. -- Amended
2000 Ky. Acts ch. 375, sec. 4, effective July 14, 2000. -- Amended 1994 Ky. Acts ch.
32, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1994. -- Amended 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 483, sec. 2,
effective July 15, 1986. -- Created 1972 Ky. Acts ch. 236, sec. 2.
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