What duties may an SLPA perform under the law?
The SLPA may perform support-level activities as provided under B&P Code Section 2538.1 (4): • The scope of responsibility, duties, and functions of SLPAs shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following: • (A) Conducting speech-language screening, without interpretation, and using screening protocols developed by the supervising speech-language pathologist. • (B) Providing direct treatment assistance to patients or clients under the supervision of a speech-language pathologist. • (C) Following and implementing documented treatment plans or protocols developed by a supervising speech-language pathologist. • (D) Documenting patient or client progress toward meeting established objectives, and reporting the information to a supervising speech-language pathologist. • (E) Assisting a speech-language pathologist during assessments, including, but not limited to, assisting with formal documentation, preparing materials, and performing clerical duties for a supervising speech-langua
