This chapter does not apply to:
(1) A speech-language pathologist or audiologist employed by a state or federal agency or a political subdivision of the State before September 1, 2020, while engaged in the discharge of official duties; however, federal and state or political subdivision employees or employees of a political subdivision of the State who are licensed by this board are subject to the provisions of this chapter.
(2) A student of speech-language pathology or audiology enrolled in a course of study at an accredited institution of higher learning whose activities constitute a part of the course of study.
(3) A hearing aid specialist licensed to fit and sell hearing aids pursuant to Chapter 25; provided, nothing in this chapter is in lieu of, may conflict with, or supersede Chapter 25 and the rights of those licensed under Chapter 25.
(4) A registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or other certified technician trained to perform audiometric screening tests in industrial operations and whose work is under the supervision of a company physician, otological consultant, or licensed audiologist.
(5) A person licensed by the State under this title or any other provision of law whose scope of practice overlaps with the practice of speech-language pathology or audiology unless the person holds himself out to be a practitioner of speech-language pathology or audiology.
(6) An educator certified by the State Board of Education, including an educator certified as a speech-language therapist who is not licensed as a speech-language pathologist and does not hold a certificate of clinical competence in speech-language pathology credential from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
HISTORY: 1997 Act No. 96, Section 1; 2019 Act No. 34 (S.277), Section 5, eff May 13, 2019.
Effect of Amendment
2019 Act No. 34, Section 5, in (1), inserted "before September 1, 2020,"; in (2), substituted "A student" for "Students" and "institution of higher learning" for "university or college"; in (3), substituted "A hearing aid specialist" for "Hearing aid specialists"; substituted ", may conflict with," for "or shall conflict with"; and made nonsubstantive changes; in (4), substituted "A registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or other certified technician" for "Registered nurses and licensed practical nurses or other certified technicians"; in (5), deleted "is not also required to be licensed under this chapter" following "practice of speech-language pathology or audiology"; and added (6).
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 40 - Professions and Occupations
Chapter 67 - Speech Pathologists And Audiologists
Section 40-67-5. Application of chapter; conflicts of laws.
Section 40-67-20. Definitions.
Section 40-67-50. Repealed by 2014 Act No. 207, Section 1, eff July 1, 2014.
Section 40-67-70. Additional powers and duties of board.
Section 40-67-75. Responsibilities and supervision of speech-language pathology assistants.
Section 40-67-100. Restraining orders and cease and desist orders.
Section 40-67-110. Actions warranting disciplinary action.
Section 40-67-115. Jurisdiction of the board.
Section 40-67-120. Imposition of fine.
Section 40-67-130. Denial of licensure on grounds of possible disciplinary action.
Section 40-67-140. Denial of licensure on grounds of prior criminal record.
Section 40-67-150. Voluntary surrender of license.
Section 40-67-170. Payment of investigation and prosecution costs.
Section 40-67-180. Collection and enforcement of costs and fines.
Section 40-67-190. Privileged communications.
Section 40-67-200. Submission of false information for purpose of obtaining a license; penalties.
Section 40-67-210. Civil and injunctive relief.
Section 40-67-230. Notarized application for licensure; fee and documentation of eligibility.
Section 40-67-250. Issuance of license to person holding current license in another state.
Section 40-67-260. License renewal; conditions; continuing education; records.
Section 40-67-280. Activation of inactive license.
Section 40-67-290. Promulgation of code of ethics.
Section 40-67-300. Limits on applicability of chapter.
Section 40-67-350. Severability.
Section 40-67-520. Definitions.
Section 40-67-530. State participation in compact.
Section 40-67-540. Compact privilege.
Section 40-67-550. Compact privilege to practice telehealth.
Section 40-67-560. Active duty military personnel or their spouses.
Section 40-67-570. Adverse actions.
Section 40-67-580. Establishment of the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Compact Commission.
Section 40-67-590. Data system.
Section 40-67-600. Rulemaking.
Section 40-67-610. Oversight; dispute resolution; enforcement.
Section 40-67-620. Date of implementation; associated rules; withdrawal; amendment.
Section 40-67-630. Construction and severability.
Section 40-67-640. Binding effect of compact and other laws.