Scope Of Practice

(1) The practice of Speech Language Pathology and the practice of Audiology are defined by statute at T.C.A. § 63-17-103. Exceeding the scope of practice or performing functions which the licensee is not adequately trained for or experienced in may result in disciplinary action pursuant to T.C.A. §§ 63-17-117, 63-17-126, and Rule 1370-01-.13. (2) Audiologists may, pursuant to T.C.A. § 63-17-103, engage in the assessment, selection, fitting, and sale of prescription hearing aids or over the counter hearing aids. (3) Licensed Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists who qualify under Rule 1370-01- .03 for the Inactive License-Pro Bono Services category shall limit their practice to performing services without compensation only for those persons receiving services from organizations which have received a determination of exemption under 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Exceeding the scope of practice set out within the practice act and these Rules may result in disciplinary action pursuant to T.C.A. §§ 63-17-117, 63-17-127, and Rule 1370-01-.13. (4) Clinical Fellows, pursuant to T.C.A. § 63-17-114(6), shall work under the supervision of a Tennessee licensed Speech Language Pathologist or an ASHA certified Speech Language Pathologist while the Clinical Fellow is obtaining a year of paid professional experience and shall adhere to the regulations established under Rule 1370-01-.10. (5) Clinical Externs, pursuant to T.C.A. § 63-17-114(4) and (7), shall work under the supervision of a Tennessee licensed Audiologist, an ASHA Certified Audiologist, or an ABA Certified Audiologist while the clinical extern year is completed, and shall adhere to the regulations established under Rule 1370-01-.10. (6) Speech Language Pathology Assistants shall work under the supervision of a licensed Speech Language Pathologist at all times and shall adhere to the regulations established under Rule 1370-01-.14.