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 |
R277-506-8. Speech-Language Technician (SLT)
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A. a candidate shall complete a Board approved bachelor's degree in communication disorders and additional training as required by the USOE to qualify for the SLT area of concentration. A candidate shall complete additional professional development prior to or within the first year of receiving this area of concentration, in order to meet defined competencies.
B. A SLT shall work under the supervision of a SLP who accepts full responsibility for the work of the SLT.
C. The supervising SLP maintains full responsibility for the caseload of the SLP and any SLTs supervised by the SLP.
D. A candidate for the SLT area of concentration may perform SLT functions and duties solely within the confines of the public school.
E. The SLT's function and duties shall conform to Utah's SLP/SLT Handbook, developed by the USOE, 2007.
F. The performance of SLP and SLT duties shall be strictly consistent with Utah's SLP/SLT Handbook.
G. An LEA may substitute documented clinical employment at the LEA's, for employment in education.