Md. Code Regs. 10.41.11.01

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 10.41.11.01 - Definitions

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) "Board" means the State Board of Examiners for Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, and Speech-Language Pathologists.

(2) "Continuing education unit (CEU)" means 1 hour of attendance at a Board-approved program as described in COMAR 10.41.03.06B.

(3) "Credit hour" means 1 academic credit hour of an academic course conducted by an accredited academic institution.

(4) "Delegation agreement" means an agreement between a speech-language pathology assistant and a supervising speech-language pathologist which identifies the supervising speech-language pathologist and the facility at which the speech-language pathology assistant will be practicing.

(5) "Direct supervision" means on-site, in-view, observation and guidance by a supervising speech-language pathologist while on an assigned activity.

(6) "Indirect supervision" means those activities other than direct observation and guidance conducted by a supervising speech-language pathologist including, but not limited to:

(a) Review of charts and records;

(b) Attendance at meetings; or

(c) Phone contact.

(7) "Speech-language pathology assistant" means an individual who:

(a) Assists the supervising speech-language pathologist clinically in the implementation of treatment and other defined activities; and

(b) Meets the minimum requirements set forth in this chapter.

(8) "Supervising speech-language pathologist" means an individual who meets all requirements set forth in this chapter and who:

(a) Is licensed by the Board; or

(b) In exempt settings, holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA).

(9) "Supervision" means both direct and indirect supervision.

Md. Code Regs. 10.41.11.01