Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 49, December 6, 2024
Section 29-2-3 - Qualifications3.1. The speech-language pathology or audiology assistant shall possess a minimum of an associate's degree from an institution or technical training program with a program of study designed to prepare the student to be a speech language pathology or audiology assistant. Individuals who hold a bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology or audiology are considered at the same level as assistants who meet the training requirements specified in this document. However, these distinctions could be viewed as separate rungs of a career ladder for support personnel that for some could culminate with a master's degree and ASHA certification in speech-language pathology or audiology. A bachelor's degree does not automatically qualify an individual as a speech-language pathology or audiology assistant. All training requirements apply, including supervised practicum, on-the-job training, and demonstrated competence through outcome-based measures.