Section 643-9-1 - QualificationsTo qualify for licensure as a speech-language pathology assistant the applicant must show proof of meeting the educational and practicum requirements through one of the following pathways:
a. Verification of an associate degree from an accredited institution in a speech-language pathology assistant program and verification of completion of 95 hours of supervised practicum; orb. Verification of an associate or bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in the field of communication disorders and verification of completion of 95 hours of supervised practicum. An associate degree in the field of communication disorders must include coursework in all of the following: Introductory or overview course in communication disorders; Phonetics; Speech sound disorders; Language development; Language disorders, Anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing mechanisms. If the practicum hours were not completed as part of the academic program, then each supervising speech-language pathologist must submit a letter with the application stating that the speech-language pathology assistant will receive 15 hours of observation and 40 hours of direct supervision while working with pediatric clients or 40 hours of direct supervision while working with adult clients prior to providing services to either population without direct supervision.