How much supervision is recommended?
The amount and type of supervision required should be based on the skills and experience of the speech-language pathology assistant, the needs of patients/clients served, the service setting, the tasks assigned, and other factors. ASHA’s Code of Ethics requires certificate holders to provide “appropriate supervision.” In ASHA’s speech-language pathology assistant guidelines, the minimum amount of supervision suggested is 30% weekly (at least 20% direct) for the first 90 workdays and 20% (at least 10% direct) after the initial work period. Direct supervision means on-site, in-view observation and guidance by a speech-language pathologist while an assigned activity is performed by support personnel. The guidelines also recommend that a speech-language pathologist supervise no more than three speech-language pathology assistants. State laws vary and may differ from ASHA guidelines. Check specific state regulations to determine amount of supervision required and qualifications for supervis
