Section 12-5 - Supervision (a) Each SLPA must be supervised by an SLP licensed in Wyoming. A written Supervision Agreement approved by the Board must be in place to include a record of all supervision, both direct and indirect. The agreement must be signed by both parties with agreement as to responsibility for this documentation. Information to be included using the following supervision schedule: - (i) First ninety (90) days - minimum of thirty (30) percent weekly supervision shall be provided with at least twenty (20) percent being direct contact supervision of client, student, or individual and ten (10) percent of indirect contact. Weekly supervision should be arranged so that every client, student, or individual is observed at least once every two weeks. Direct contact means face to face, either through tele practice or onsite supervision.
- (ii) After successful completion of first ninety (90) days, minimum of one hour of direct supervision each week shall be provided. In addition, direct supervision shall include direct contact supervision of every client, student, or individual every sixty (60) days with as much indirect supervision as needed.
- (iii) Indirect supervision may include review of data, lesson plans, schedules, and any other issues related to the individual clients, students, and individuals.
- (iv) Supervising SLP - Requirements for supervising SLP.
- (A) Must have been licensed SLP practicing for a minimum of three (3) years;
- (B) Hold an Speech-Language Pathology license in good standing from the Board;
- (C) Must have completed at least a minimum of two (2) hours of continuing education hours in supervision prior to beginning supervision. These will count towards CEUs for licensure renewal; and
- (D) Cannot supervise more than three (3) SLPAs.
(b) Each supervising SLP shall uphold the ethics and professionalism of ASHA.
058-12 Wyo. Code R. § 12-5
Adopted, Eff. 11/22/2017.