R277-306-4. Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Preparation Program

(1) A Utah institution of higher education may seek approval by the Board for a speech-language pathologist (SLP) preparation program if the program: (a) is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology; and (b) prepares candidates to provide comprehensive and integrated services in a school setting as detailed in the 2016 Scope of Practice in Speech-Language Pathology created by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (2) An individual that completes a program accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology outside of Utah qualifies for an associate license with a speech-language pathologist license area of concentration detailed in Subsections R277-301-4(5) and (6). (3) An individual that holds a current Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) issued by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association meets the out of state licensing requirements for a professional speech-language pathologist license area of concentration detailed in Subsection R277-301-6(6).