Section 4753.072 | Administrative rules for speech-language pathology aides and audiology aides.
The state speech and hearing professionals board shall establish by rule pursuant to Chapter 119. of the Revised Code the qualifications for persons seeking licensure as a speech-language pathology aide or an audiology aide. The qualifications shall be less than the standards for licensure as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist. An aide shall not act independently and shall work under the direction and supervision of a speech-language pathologist or audiologist licensed by the board. An aide shall not dispense hearing aids. An applicant shall not begin employment until the license has been approved.
The board shall issue a license for a speech-language pathology aide or an audiology aide in accordance with Chapter 4796. of the Revised Code to an applicant who holds a license in another state or has satisfactory work experience, a government certification, or a private certification as described in that chapter as a speech-language pathology aide or an audiology aide in a state that does not issue those licenses.
Last updated December 29, 2023 at 5:59 AM
Available Versions of this Section
- November 5, 1992 – Senate Bill 179 - 119th General Assembly [ View November 5, 1992 Version ]
- January 21, 2018 – Amended by House Bill 49 - 132nd General Assembly [ View January 21, 2018 Version ]
- December 29, 2023 – Amended by Senate Bill 131 - 134th General Assembly [ View December 29, 2023 Version ]