058-12 Wyo. Code R. §§ 12-4 - SLPA Limitations

SLPAs shall not:

(a) Represent himself or herself as an SLP (nor allow others to presume his or her standing as an SLP);

(b) Perform standardized or non-standardized diagnostic tests, formal or informal evaluations, or swallowing screenings/checklists;

(c) Perform procedures that require a high level of clinical acumen and technical skill (e.g., vocal tract prosthesis shaping or fitting, vocal tract imaging and oral pharyngeal swallow therapy with bolus material);

(d) Tabulate or interpret results and observations of feeding and swallowing evaluations performed by SLPs;

(e) Participate in formal parent conferences, case conferences, or any interdisciplinary team without the presence of the supervising SLP or other designated SLP;

(f) Provide interpretative information to the student/patient/client, family, or others regarding the patient/client status or service;

(g) Write, develop, or modify a student's, patient's, or client's treatment plan in any way;

(h) Assist with students, patients, or clients without following the individualized treatment plan prepared by the certified SLP and/or without access to supervision;

(i) Sign any formal documents (e.g., treatment plans, reimbursement forms, or reports; the SLPA should sign or initial informal treatment notes for review and co-sign with the supervising SLP as requested);

(j) Select students, patients, or clients for service;

(k) Discharge a student, patient, or client from services;

(l) Make referrals for additional service;

(m) Disclose clinical or confidential information either orally or in writing to anyone other than the supervising SLP (the SLPA must comply with current HIPPA and FERPA guidelines) unless mandated by law;

(n) Develop or determine the swallowing strategies or precautions for patients, family, or staff;

(o) Treat medically fragile students/patients/clients independently; or

(p) Design or select augmentative and alternative communication systems or device.

Notes

058-12 Wyo. Code R. §§ 12-4

Adopted, Eff. 11/22/2017. Amended, Eff. 7/26/2018. Amended, Eff. 12/9/2020. Amended, Eff. 1/18/2024.