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2011 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 137: BOARD OF SPEECH, AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING
32 §17306. Scope of practice; speech-language pathologist


32 ME Rev Stat § 17306 (2011 through 125th Legis) What's This?

Subchapter 3: LICENSE

§17306. Scope of practice; speech-language pathologist

Speech-language pathologists identify, assess and provide treatment for individuals of all ages with communication and swallowing disorders. Speech-language pathologists may: [2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]

1. Human communication. Manage and supervise programs and services related to human communication and its disorders;

[ 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF) .]

2. Speech-language pathology. Counsel families, individuals and caregivers with respect to speech-language pathology; and

[ 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF) .]

3. Consultation; referrals; programs. Provide consultation, make referrals and develop preventative programs.

[ 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF) .]

The provisions of this section pertaining to the scope of practice for speech-language pathologists neither limit nor infringe upon licensure laws of other regulated professions in this State. [2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]

SECTION HISTORY

2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW). 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).

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