Oklahoma Support Personnel Laws and Regulations
The following information includes laws and regulations for speech-language pathology and audiology support personnel in educational and other practice settings. The information is reviewed on an annual basis. Please be advised that regulations and policy may change at any time, so always check with your state for the most up-to-date information.
School Setting Requirements
Support personnel are not used in Oklahoma schools.
Statutory and Regulatory Requirements
Speech-Language Pathologist
- Before the Board grants authorization for an individual to be designated a speech-language pathology or audiology assistant, the Board will consider the academic training and clinical experience of the applicant, the specific duties and responsibilities he is assigned, the amount and nature of the supervision that is available, and the number of such other persons assigned to the proposed supervisor.
- The assistant must practice in a geographic setting which permits direct, on-site supervision.
- A licensed speech-language pathologist or audiologist may not supervise any more than two assistants.
- Assistant license shall be for a period of 1 year. One year extensions must be on written request.
Resources
For further information on laws and regulations for speech-language pathology and audiology support personnel in educational and other practice settings, please visit this website:
Rules for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Assistants
To see where your state stands on support personnel licensure trends, please view the trend chart which is updated at the end of each calendar year:
Support Personnel [PDF]
Questions regarding this information? Call ASHA at 800-498-2071 and ask for the State Advocacy Team.