Oregon Statutes 681.375 – Role of speech-language pathology assistants; rules
The State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology shall adopt rules to define the role of speech-language pathology assistants, including but not limited to:
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 681.375
- Speech-language pathology assistant: means a person who provides speech-language pathology services under the direction and supervision of a speech-language pathologist licensed under ORS § 681. See Oregon Statutes 681.205
(1) The responsibilities of speech-language pathologists for the supervision and instruction of speech-language pathology assistants, including the frequency, duration and documentation of direct, on-site supervision and the quantity and content of instruction.
(2) The ratio of speech-language pathology assistants to speech-language pathologists.
(3) The scope of duties and restrictions on responsibilities of speech-language pathology assistants.
(4) The qualifications that must be met before a speech-language pathology assistant may be certified.
(5) Clarification of the differences between the scope of duties of speech-language pathology assistants and of instructional assistants as described in ORS § 681.360 (5). [2001 c.626 § 8; 2005 c.698 § 15; 2015 c.245 § 52]
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