ARSD 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 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 § 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 on 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 on 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 supervising 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 shall comply with regulations, confidentiality policies, reimbursement requirements, and job responsibilities as assigned by the supervising speech-language pathologist.