Section R156-41-601 - Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Aides(1) In accordance with Subsections 58-41-2(5) and (20), an individual licensed to engage in practice as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist may employ as an aide an individual who has graduated from an accredited high school or obtained a certificate of equivalency approved by the Division.(2) A licensee supervising an aide shall be responsible for the direct supervision of an aide.(3) A licensee supervising an aide must have a current written utilization plan outlining the specific manner in which the aide will be employed and the manner in which the aide will be supervised.(4) A licensee shall be permitted to supervise not more than three aides at any one time.(5) An aide shall not engage in the following: (a) preparing diagnostic statements or clinical management plans, strategies or procedures;(b) communicating obtained observations or results to anyone other than the aide's supervising speech-language pathologist or audiologist;(c) determining case selection;(d) independently composing or signing clinical reports; except an aide may enter progress notes into the patient's file reflecting the results of the aide's assigned duties;(e) independently diagnosing, treating, discharging of patient, or advising of patient disposition; and(f) referral of a patient to other professionals or agencies.(6) Upon the request of the Division, a licensee who employs an aide must provide documentation that the aide has met the qualifications as listed in Subsection (1), and that the aide is functioning under a utilization plan.Utah Admin. Code R156-41-601