ARM 24.222.706. PROHIBITED SERVICES – AUDIOLOGY AIDES/ASSISTANTS

(1) Audiology aides/assistants are not allowed to provide telepractice services per 37-15-314, MCA. (2) Audiology aides/assistants are not allowed to: (a) perform any task without the expressed knowledge and approval of the aide/assistant supervisor; (b) determine case selection or evaluation protocols; (c) interpret observations or data into diagnostic statements of clinical management strategies or procedures; (d) participate in team or case conferences, or any interdisciplinary team, without the presence of the aide/assistant supervisor or an audiologist designated by the aide/assistant supervisor; (e) write, develop, or modify a patient's individualized treatment plan; (f) assist with patients without following the treatment plan prepared by the aide/assistant supervisor; (g) compose or sign any formal documents (e.g., treatment plans, reimbursement forms, or reports); (h) transmit clinical information either orally or in writing to anyone, including the patient, except at the direction of the aide/assistant supervisor; (i) select patients for treatment services or discharge patients from treatment services; (j) disclose clinical or confidential information either orally or in writing to anyone other than the aide/assistant supervisor, except at the direction of the aide/assistant supervisor; (k) counsel or consult with the patient, family, or others regarding the patient status or service, or make referrals for additional services, except at the direction of the aide/assistant supervisor; (l) make ear impressions; (m) fit hearing aids or other amplification devices; (n) map cochlear implants; or (o) write progress notes that are not cosigned by the aide/assistant supervisor. (3) Audiology and industrial audiology aides/assistants shall comply with the supervision plan and functions submitted by the aide/assistant supervisor at the time of application, and with all other statutory or rule requirements.