(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028)

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Sec. 8.3. Basic health screenings. A speech-language pathologist or an audiologist may perform basic health screenings and create the resulting plans of care if:

(1)the elements of the plan of care are within the scope of practice of a speech-language pathologist or an audiologist and

(2)the speech-language pathologist or audiologist is trained in the performance of basic health screenings as set forth by rule from one of the following:

(A)as part of the curriculum of an approved program,

(B)through worksite training, or

(C)through continuing education. A plan of care that includes elements that are outside the scope of practice of a speech-language pathologist or an audiologist must be referred to appropriate medical personnel for further evaluation or management.