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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The scope of practice for an apprentice in speech and language is to provide adjunct services that are planned, selected or designed by the supervising speech-language pathologist. These services may include:
A. conducting speech-language or hearing screenings;
B. following documented intervention plans or protocols;
C. preparing written daily plans based on the overall intervention plan;
D. recording, charting, graphing or otherwise displaying data relative to client performance and reporting performance changes to the supervisor;
E. maintaining daily service notes and completing daily charges as requested;
F. reporting but not interpreting data relative to client performance to teacher, family or other professionals;
G. performing clerical duties, including maintenance of therapy and diagnostic materials, equipment and client files as directed by the supervisor;
H. assisting the speech-language pathologist during client treatment and assessment; and
I. assisting the speech-language pathologist in research, in-service, training and public relations programs.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 61. Professional and Occupational Licenses § 61-14B-3.1. Scope of practice; apprentice in speech and language - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-61-professional-and-occupational-licenses/nm-st-sect-61-14b-3-1/
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