Md. Code Regs. 10.41.11.07

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

Section 10.41.11.07 - Requirements of the Supervising Speech-Language Pathologist

A. A supervising speech-language pathologist is responsible for the direction of all client services provided by a speech-language pathology assistant.

B. A licensed full-time (35 hours or more a week) speech-language pathologist may not supervise more than the equivalent of two full-time (35 hours or more a week) speech-language pathology assistants.

C. A licensed part-time (less than 35 hours a week) speech-language pathologist may not supervise more than the equivalent of one full-time (35 hours a week) speech-language pathology assistant.

D. A supervising speech-language pathologist shall:

(1) Have a minimum of 3 years work experience (2 years since receipt of full license or ASHA-CCC) as a speech-language pathologist;

(2) Maintain on-going contact with all clients seen by a speech-language pathology assistant by participating in:

(a) Not less than one session every 2 weeks of in-person contact per client if the client is being seen three times per week or more; or

(b) Not less than one session per month of in-person contact per client if the client is being seen two times per week or less;

(3) Provide supervision of the speech-language pathology assistant that is a combination of direct on-site activities and indirect activities;

(4) Be on-site to supervise the speech-language pathology assistant a minimum of 2 times per month;

(5) Conduct and maintain performance evaluations of the speech language pathology assistant within the first 3 months and at least annually thereafter, that are cosigned by both the supervising speech-language pathologist and the speech-language pathology assistant;

(6) Provide a copy of the signed performance evaluation to the speech-language pathology assistant;

(7) Maintain documentation of client contact and supervisory activities of the speech-language pathology assistant; and

(8) Have the authority to combine in-person client contact and on-site supervision of the speech-language pathology assistant when appropriate.

Md. Code Regs. 10.41.11.07

Regulation .07D amended as an emergency provision effective January 11, 2008 (35:3 Md. R. 286); amended permanently effective May 19, 2008 (35:10 Md. R. 972)