CHAPTER 1

GENERAL PROVISIONS

            Section 1.  Authority and Purpose.  These rules are promulgated pursuant to the provisions of the License Act for Speech Pathologists and Audiologists (W.S. 33-33-101 et seq.) which sets forth conduct requirements, establishes ethical standards of practice to govern and control the professional conduct of every person holding a license to practice Speech-Language Pathology and/or Audiology, and prescribes licensing requirements and fees for licensure. through 33-33-309).

            Section 2.  Application.  The provisions of these rules shall apply to the practice of Speech-Language Pathology and/or Audiology whether or not compensation is received for these services.

            Section 3.  Definitions.  In addition to the definitions contained in the Act, the following definitions shall apply herein:

(a) “A.B.A.” means American Board of Audiology.

(a)(b)   “Act” means the License Act for Speech Pathologists and Audiologists (W.S. 33-33-101 et seq.) through 33-33-309).

(b)(c)   “A.S.H.A.” means the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

(d) “Audiologist” means an individual who practices audiology.

(e)       “Audiology” means the application of principles, methods and procedures of measurement, testing, evaluation, prediction, consultation, counseling, instruction, habilitation or rehabilitation related to hearing and disorders of hearing for the purpose of evaluating, identifying, preventing, ameliorating or modifying such disorders and conditions in individuals or groups of individuals.

(c)(f)   “Audiometric Technician” means or an “Audiology Aide” means an individual who meets minimum qualifications established by the board for audiology aides, which qualifications shall be less than those established for license as an audiologist, and who works under the direct supervision of a licensed audiologist.

(g) “CFY” means clinical fellowship year.

(d)(h)   “Development and disorders of speech, voice, or language or swallowing” includes, but is not limited to, screening, identifying, assessing and interpreting, diagnosing, rehabilitating, and preventing disorders of speech such as articulation, phonology, fluency, voice, resonance and nasal airflow, oral motor speech and orofacial myofunctional function, oral-pharyngeal function, such as swallowing/dysphagia and related disorders, language to include verbal and written and related non-oral/nonverbal forms, cognitive/communication disorders, memory and comprehension, auditory processing; assessing, selecting and developing augmentative and alternative communication systems and providing training in their use; providing aural rehabilitation and related counseling services to hearing impaired individuals and their families; enhancing Speech-Language proficiency and communication effectiveness, such as accent reduction; and screening of hearing and other factors for the purpose of Speech-Language evaluation or the initial identification of individuals with other communication disorders.

(i) “Direct Supervision” means that a speech pathologist or audiologist provide procedural guidance for the services to be provided with initial direction and periodic inspection of the service performance and is present on the premises while the services are being provided.

(e)(j)   “Examination” means the National Examination in Speech Pathology or the National Examination in Audiology administered by the Educational Testing Service or its predecessor. In addition to the written examination, the Board may administer an oral examination.

(f)(k)   “In cooperation with a Speech-Language Pathologist or Audiologist licensed under the Act...”, means under the direct supervision of, a Speech-Language Pathologist or Audiologist licensed under the Act.

(g)(l)   “Licensee” means a Speech Pathologist or Audiologist where applicable.

(h)(m)  “Measurement” includes but is not limited to, facilitating where applicable the conservation of auditory system function; developing and implementing environmental and occupational hearing conservation programs; cerumen management; screening, identifying, assessing and interpreting, diagnosing, preventing, and rehabilitating peripheral and central auditory system dysfunction; providing and interpreting behavioral and electro-physiological measurements of auditory and vestibular functions, such as auditory evoked potential assessment, neurophysiologic intraoperative monitoring or balance system assessment; providing aural rehabilitation and related counseling services to hearing impaired individuals and their families; and screening of speech-language and other factors affecting communication function for the purposes of an audiologic evaluation and/or the initial identification of individuals with other communication disorders.

(i)(n)   “Speech-Language Pathologist” means or “Speech Pathologist” means an individual who practices speech pathology.

(j)(o)   “Speech-Language Pathology” means or “Speech Pathology” means the application of principles, methods and procedures for the measurement, testing, evaluation, prediction, counseling, instruction, habilitation or rehabilitation related to the development and disorders of speech, voice, language or swallowing for the purpose of evaluating, preventing, ameliorating or modifying such disorders and conditions in individuals or groups of individuals.

(k)(p)   “Speech-Language Pathology Assistant” means or “Speech Language Paraprofessional” or “Speech Pathology Aide” means an individual who meets minimum qualifications established by the board for speech pathology aides, which qualifications shall be less than those established for license as a speech pathologist, and who works under the direct supervision of a licensed speech pathologist.

            Section 4.  Practice in Area Not Certified.

            (a)       A Speech-Language Pathologist who is not certified in Audiology may perform nondiagnostic audiometric screening either for the purposes of performing a speech and language evaluation or for initial identification of individuals with other communicative disorders.

            (b)       An Audiologist who is not certified in Speech-Language Pathology may perform nondiagnostic speech and language screening either for purposes of performing an audiologic evaluation or for initial identification of individuals with other communicative disorders.

            (c)       Speech-Language Pathologists, as well as Audiologists, may provide aural rehabilitation services and auditory processing services, for which they have been properly trained.

            Section 5.  Dual Licensure.

            (a)       Provides for licensure in either/both of two areas: Speech-Language Pathology and/or Audiology. The spirit of the law does not preclude some testing of hearing as necessary to the practice of Speech-Language Pathology, nor does it preclude some testing of speech as necessary to the practice of Audiology. Thus, although dual licensure may be sought, if the applicant is qualified in each area, dual licensure is not mandated for practice which is essentially in one area only.

            (b)       To be licensed in Speech-Language Pathology, an individual must have appropriate training and experience in Speech-Language Pathology; to be licensed in Audiology, an individual must have appropriate training and experience in Audiology; to receive a dual licensure, an individual must have appropriate training and experience in each area. A degree in “speech and hearing” does not, in itself, qualify an individual for dual licensure.

            Section 6.  Meetings.  Two regular Board meetings shall be held each year with one coinciding as closely as possible with the regular Wyoming Speech and Hearing Association meeting.  Additional meetings may be convened at the call of the chairman or the written request of any three (3) board members.

CHAPTER 1

GENERAL PROVISIONS

            Section 1.  Authority and Purpose.  These rules are promulgated pursuant to the License Act for Speech Pathologists and Audiologists (W.S. 33-33-101 through 33-33-309).

            Section 2.  Application.  The provisions of these rules shall apply to the practice of Speech-Language Pathology and/or Audiology whether or not compensation is received for these services.

            Section 3.  Definitions.  In addition to the definitions contained in the Act, the following definitions shall apply herein:

            (a)       “A.B.A.” means American Board of Audiology.

            (b)       “Act” means the License Act for Speech Pathologists and Audiologists (W.S. 33-33-101 through 33-33-309).

            (c)       “A.S.H.A.” means the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

            (d)       “Audiologist” means an individual who practices audiology.

            (e)       “Audiology” means the application of principles, methods and procedures of measurement, testing, evaluation, prediction, consultation, counseling, instruction, habilitation or rehabilitation related to hearing and disorders of hearing for the purpose of evaluating, identifying, preventing, ameliorating or modifying such disorders and conditions in individuals or groups of individuals.    

            (f)        “Audiometric Technician” or an “Audiology Aide” means an individual who meets minimum qualifications established by the board for audiology aides, which qualifications shall be less than those established for license as an audiologist, and who works under the direct supervision of a licensed audiologist.

(g) “CFY” means clinical fellowship year.

            (h)       “Development and disorders of speech, voice, language or swallowing” includes, but is not limited to, screening, identifying, assessing and interpreting, diagnosing, rehabilitating, and preventing disorders of speech such as articulation, phonology, fluency, voice, resonance and nasal airflow, oral motor speech and orofacial myofunctional function, oral-pharyngeal function, such as swallowing/dysphagia and related disorders, language to include verbal and written and related non-oral/nonverbal forms, cognitive/communication disorders, memory and comprehension, auditory processing; assessing, selecting and developing augmentative and alternative communication systems and providing training in their use; providing aural rehabilitation and related counseling services to hearing impaired individuals and their families; enhancing Speech-Language proficiency and communication effectiveness, such as accent reduction; and screening of hearing and other factors for the purpose of Speech-Language evaluation or the initial identification of individuals with other communication disorders.

            (i)        “Direct Supervision” means that a speech pathologist or audiologist provide procedural guidance for the services to be provided with initial direction and periodic inspection of the service performance and is present on the premises while the services are being provided.

            (j)        “Examination” means the National Examination in Speech Pathology or the National Examination in Audiology administered by the Educational Testing Service or its predecessor. In addition to the written examination, the Board may administer an oral examination.

            (k)       “In cooperation with a Speech-Language Pathologist or Audiologist licensed under the Act...”, means under the direct supervision of a Speech-Language Pathologist or Audiologist licensed under the Act.

            (l)        “Licensee” means a Speech Pathologist or Audiologist where applicable.

            (m)      “Measurement” includes but is not limited to, facilitating where applicable the conservation of auditory system function; developing and implementing environmental and occupational hearing conservation programs; cerumen management; screening, identifying, assessing and interpreting, diagnosing, preventing, and rehabilitating peripheral and central auditory system dysfunction; providing and interpreting behavioral and electro-physiological measurements of auditory and vestibular functions, such as auditory evoked potential assessment, neurophysiologic intraoperative monitoring or balance system assessment; providing aural rehabilitation and related counseling services to hearing impaired individuals and their families; and screening of speech-language and other factors affecting communication function for the purposes of an audiologic evaluation and/or the initial identification of individuals with other communication disorders.

            (n)       “Speech-Language Pathologist” or “Speech Pathologist” means an individual who practices speech pathology.

            (o)       “Speech-Language Pathology”  or “Speech Pathology” means the application of principles, methods and procedures for the measurement, testing, evaluation, prediction, counseling, instruction, habilitation or rehabilitation related to the development and disorders of speech, voice, language or swallowing for the purpose of evaluating, preventing, ameliorating or modifying such disorders and conditions in individuals or groups of individuals.

            (p)       “Speech-Language Pathology Assistant” or “Speech Language Paraprofessional” or “Speech Pathology Aide” means an individual who meets minimum qualifications established by the board for speech pathology aides, which qualifications shall be less than those established for license as a speech pathologist, and who works under the direct supervision of a licensed speech pathologist.

            Section 4.  Practice in Area Not Certified.

            (a)       A Speech-Language Pathologist who is not certified in Audiology may perform nondiagnostic audiometric screening either for the purposes of performing a speech and language evaluation or for initial identification of individuals with other communicative disorders.

            (b)       An Audiologist who is not certified in Speech-Language Pathology may perform nondiagnostic speech and language screening either for purposes of performing an audiologic evaluation or for initial identification of individuals with other communicative disorders.

            (c)       Speech-Language Pathologists, as well as Audiologists, may provide aural rehabilitation services and auditory processing services, for which they have been properly trained.

            Section 5.  Dual Licensure.

            (a)       Provides for licensure in either/both of two areas: Speech-Language Pathology and/or Audiology. The spirit of the law does not preclude some testing of hearing as necessary to the practice of Speech-Language Pathology, nor does it preclude some testing of speech as necessary to the practice of Audiology. Thus, although dual licensure may be sought, if the applicant is qualified in each area, dual licensure is not mandated for practice which is essentially in one area only.

            (b)       To be licensed in Speech-Language Pathology, an individual must have appropriate training and experience in Speech-Language Pathology; to be licensed in Audiology, an individual must have appropriate training and experience in Audiology; to receive a dual licensure, an individual must have appropriate training and experience in each area. A degree in “speech and hearing” does not, in itself, qualify an individual for dual licensure.

            Section 6.  Meetings.  Two regular Board meetings shall be held each year with one coinciding as closely as possible with the regular Wyoming Speech and Hearing Association meeting.  Additional meetings may be convened at the call of the chairman or the written request of any three (3) board members.