38-524. Audiology or speech-language pathology assistant; acts prohibited.
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An audiology or speech-language pathology assistant shall not:
(1)Evaluate or diagnose any type of communication disorder;
(2)Evaluate or diagnose any type of dysphagia;
(3)Interpret evaluation results or treatment progress;
(4)Consult or counsel, independent of the licensed audiologist or speech-language pathologist, with a patient, a patient's family, or staff regarding the nature or degree of communication disorders or dysphagia;
(5)Plan patient treatment programs;
(6)Represent himself or herself as an audiologist or speech-language pathologist or as a provider of speech, language, swallowing, or hearing treatment or assessment services;
(7)Independently initiate, modify, or terminate any treatment program; or
(8)Fit or dispense hearing instruments.