§ 2530.6. — 2530.6. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 415, Sec. 4.)

California § 2530.6.

• Jurisdiction: California
• Code BPC: Business and Professions Code - BPC
• Div. 2.: DIVISION 2. HEALING ARTS
• Ch. 5.3.: CHAPTER 5.3. Speech-Language Pathologists, Audiologists, and Hearing Aid Dispensers
• Art. 1.: ARTICLE 1. General Provisions

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(a)
Speech-language pathologists and audiologists supervising speech-language pathology or audiology aides shall register with the board the name of each aide working under their supervision.
(b)
The number of aides who may be supervised by a licensee shall be determined by the board.
(c)
The supervising audiologist or speech-language pathologist shall be responsible for the extent, kind, and quality of services performed by the aide, consistent with the board’s designated standards and requirements.
(d)
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speech-language pathology and audiology aide registration shall expire every two years and is subject to the renewal requirements in Article 6 (commencing with Section 2535).
(e)
At the time of registration renewal, the speech-language pathologist or audiologist supervising the speech-language pathology or audiology aide shall update the board on the duties the aide performs while assisting the supervisor in the practice of speech-language pathology or audiology, and the training program and assessment methods the supervisor is utilizing to ensure the aide’s continued competency.

Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 415, Sec. 4. (AB 2686) Effective January 1, 2023.