Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 64B20-4.0045 - Board Established and Approved Protocols for Speech-Language Pathology Assistants

(1) The following are Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology established and approved protocols for consultation and supervision of speech-language pathology assistants prior to providing services in a location distant to the supervising licensee pursuant to Section 468.1125(9), F.S., Rules 64B20-4.003 and 64B20-4.004, F.A.C.:

(a) Competency of duties for which the assistant has been specifically trained and is authorized to perform under Chapter 468, F.S. and Division 64B20, F.A.C. in the areas defined in subsection 64B20-4.003(4), F.A.C.

(b) Once competency is achieved, Form DH5043-MQA entitled, "Written Protocol: Speech Language Pathology Assistant Collaborative Practice Agreement, " (11/19), which is incorporated by reference herein, and can be obtained from http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-11840, must be signed by supervising licensee and speech language pathology assistant confirming the mutual agreement between the licensee and the assistant are acting under established and approved Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology protocols.

(c) The written protocol Form DH5043-MQA signed by the licensed Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) and the Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) shall minimally include the following:

1. General Information

2. Description of Duties of the SLPA

3. Description of Duties of the SLP

4. Certification

5. Designated Licensee

(d) Supervising licensee shall require the availability of the supervising speech language pathologist for consultation with and direction of the supervised assistant must be available via synchronous telecommunication.

(2) The licensed supervising speech-language pathologist will maintain full ethical and legal responsibility for all actions of the assistant when services are provided.

(3) The licensed supervising speech-language pathologist must hold a clear and active license within the state of Florida.

Notes

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 64B20-4.0045

Rulemaking Authority 468.1125(9) FS. Law Implemented 468.1125(3), (4), (9) FS.

Adopted by Florida Register Volume 46, Number 068, April 7, 2020 effective 4/20/2020.

New 4-20-20.