Utah Administrative Code (Current through November 1, 2019) |
R277. Education, Administration |
R277-506. School Psychologists, School Social Workers, School Counselors, Communication Disorders (Audiologists), Speech-Language Pathologists, and Speech-Language Technicians Licenses and Programs |
R277-506-7. Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
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A. A candidate shall complete a Board approved program for teaching students with speech/language impairments to qualify for the SLP area of concentration. Such programs include:
(1) a master's degree and Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC); or
(2) a master's degree; or
(3) an international equivalent of a master's degree, earned in a communication disorders program, or equivalent after receiving a bachelor's degree at an accredited higher education institution.
B. The Board may approve the preparation program for speech-language pathologists of a higher education institution if the program is aligned with the standards prescribed by ASHA.
C. The Board may license a candidate who has been accepted into a Board approved program and the candidate may be an SLT as described in R277-506-1K. The duties and responsibilities of the candidate may not exceed the candidate's current preparation.
D. This area of concentration does not qualify the individual to provide services outside of the educational setting.