Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
 
chapter
Regulations of the Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology [18 VAC 30 ‑ 20]
Action Practice by assistant speech-language pathologists
Stage NOIRA
Comment Period Ended on 1/28/2015
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1/24/15  1:31 pm
Commenter: Jacquelyn Ragland

SLPA
 

As a school based SLP, I am concerned about the proper training and credentialling of SLPAs. In my opinion, the minimal requirement for SLPA training should be a Bachelors degree from an accredited CSD program. SHAV and ASHA guidelines should also be considered. I strongly agree with the following point:

  • The purpose of the SLPA should not be to increase or reduce the caseload size for SLPs, but rather to assist SLPs in managing their existing caseloads. SLPAs should not have full responsibilities for a caseload or function autonomously. (ASHA, 2013)

 

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