S.D. Admin. R. 20:79:04:01

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 20:79:04:01 - Responsibilities within the scope for speech-language pathology assistants

A licensed speech-language pathology assistant, who has demonstrated competency, may perform the following under the supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist:

(1) Administer and score speech, language, and hearing screening tools, speech and language assessment tools, and speech and language monitoring tools without clinical interpretation;

(2) Assist with informal documentation for the supervising speech-language pathologist to use, prepare materials, and assist with other duties not prohibited by section 20:79:04:02;

(3) Implement documented care plans or protocols developed by the supervising speech-language pathologist;

(4) Provide direct client services to address treatment goals as developed by the supervising speech-language pathologist;

(5) Document client performance by preparing charts, records, and graphs, and report the information to the supervising speech-language pathologist;

(6) Perform simple checks and maintenance on equipment;

(7) Assist the supervising speech-language pathologist during assessment of clients, excluding interpretation;

(8) Support the supervising speech-language pathologist in research projects, development of training materials, in-service training, and public relations programs;

(9) Assist with scheduling, record keeping, and safety and maintenance of supplies and equipment;

(10) Program and provide instruction in the use of augmentative and alternative communication services by developing low-tech augmentative and alternative communication materials, programming devices, and providing training and technical assistance in the use of devices, as directed by the supervising speech-language pathologist;

(11) Demonstrate or share information with a client's caregiver and staff regarding feeding and swallowing plans developed and directed by the speech-language pathologist;

(12) Provide guidance and treatment via telepractice to clients who are selected by the supervising speech-language pathologist;

(13) Provide caregiver coaching for facilitation of skills; and

(14) Share objective information regarding client performance to clients, caregivers, and staff, without interpretation or recommendation, as directed by the supervising speech-language pathologist.

A licensed speech-language pathology assistant must exhibit compliance with regulations, confidentiality policies, reimbursement requirements, and job responsibilities as assigned by the supervising speech-language pathologist.

S.D. Admin. R. 20:79:04:01

39 SDR 220, effective 6/27/2013; 50 SDR 023, effective 9/3/2023

General Authority: SDCL 36-37-12.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-37-5(3)(c), 36-37-12(15), 36-37-18, 36-37-20.