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A speech-language pathology assistant may do the following under the supervision of the licensed speech-language pathologist:
Conduct speech and language screenings without interpretation, using screening protocols specified by the supervising speech-language pathologist.
Provide direct treatment assistance in all areas of speech and language, including feeding for nutritional purposes to patients, clients or students except for patients, clients or students with dysphagia, identified by the supervising speech-language pathologist by following written treatment plans, individualized education programs, individual support plans or protocols developed by the supervising speech-language pathologist.
Document patient, client or student progress toward meeting established objectives as stated in the treatment plan, individual support plan or individualized education program without interpretation of the findings, and report this information to the supervising speech-language pathologist.
Assist the speech-language pathologist in the collecting and tallying of data for assessment purposes, without interpretation of the data.
Act as a second-language interpreter during assessments.
Assist with informal documentation during an intervention session by collecting and tallying data as directed by the speech-language pathologist, preparing materials and assisting with other clerical duties as specified by the supervising speech-language pathologist.
Schedule activities and prepare charts, records, graphs or other displays of data.
Perform checks and maintenance of equipment.
Participate with the speech-language pathologist in research projects, in-service training and public relations programs.
Sign and initial treatment notes for review and co-signature by the supervising speech-language pathologist.
Performs other duties including substitute teaching if qualified.
Participates in professional staff development as required.
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