Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1370-01-.02 - SCOPE OF PRACTICE
(1) The practice of
speech language pathology and the practice of audiology are defined by statute
at T.C.A. §
63-17-103. Exceeding the scope of
practice or performing functions which the licensee is not adequately trained
for or experienced in may result in disciplinary action pursuant to T.C.A.
§§
63-17-117, 63-17-126, and Rule
1370-01-.13.
(2) Licensed speech language pathologists and
audiologists who qualify under Rule
1370-01-.03 for the Inactive
License-Pro Bono Services category shall limit their practice to performing
services without compensation only for those persons receiving services from
organizations which have received a determination of exemption under 26 U.S.C.
§501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Exceeding the scope of practice
set out within the practice act and these Rules may result in disciplinary
action pursuant to T.C.A. §§
63-17-117,
63-17-127, and Rule
1370-01-.13.
(3) Clinical Fellows, pursuant to T.C.A.
§
63-17-114(6),
shall work under the supervision of a Tennessee licensed Speech Language
Pathologist or an ASHA certified Speech Language Pathologist while the Clinical
Fellow is obtaining a year of paid professional experience and shall adhere to
the regulations established under Rule
1370-01-.10.
(4) Clinical Externs, pursuant to T.C.A.
§
63-17-114(4) and
(7), shall work under the supervision of a
Tennessee licensed Audiologist, an ASHA Certified Audiologist, or an ABA
Certified Audiologist while the clinical extern year is completed, and shall
adhere to the regulations established under Rule
1370-01-.10.
(5) Speech Language Pathology Assistants
shall work under the supervision of a licensed Speech Language Pathologist at
all times and shall adhere to the regulations established under Rule
1370-01-.14.
Notes
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 63-17-103, 63-17-105, 63-17-109, 63-17-110, 63-17-114, 63-17-115, 63-17-116, 63-17-117, 63-17-126, 63-17-127, and Public Chapter 523 of the Public Acts of 1989.
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