Section 12-2 - SLPA Responsibilities (a) Service Delivery. A SLPA may perform the following tasks based upon his or her training and competency: - (i) Assist the SLP with speech, language, and hearing screenings without clinical interpretation;
- (ii) Assist the SLP with other tasks as directed;
- (iii) Assist the SLP with the bilingual translation or interpretation during screening and assessment activities exclusive of data interpretation;
- (iv) Follow documented treatment plans or protocols developed by the supervising SLP;
- (v) Document student, patient and client performance and report this information to the supervising SLP; and
- (vi) Program and provide instruction in the use of augmentative and alternative communication devices developed and directed by the SLP.
(b) Administrative Support. A SLPA may perform the following tasks based upon his or her training and competency: - (i) Assist with clerical duties and departmental operations such as preparing materials and scheduling activities, as directed by the SLP; and
- (ii) Perform checks and maintenance of equipment.
(c) Prevention and Advocacy. A SLPA may perform the following tasks based upon his or her training and competency: - (i) Provide information to emergency response agencies for individuals who have communication or swallowing disorders; and
- (ii) Support the supervising SLP in research projects, in-service trainings, public relation programs, and marketing programs.
058-12 Wyo. Code R. § 12-2
Adopted, Eff. 11/22/2017.