36-37-18. Speech-language pathology assistant licenses.
The board shall issue a speech-language pathology assistant license to an applicant who:
(1)Submits an application, upon a form prescribed by the board;
(2)Pays the application fee;
(3)Holds an associate's degree in speech-language pathology assisting or a bachelor's degree with major emphasis in speech-language pathology or communication disorders from an accredited academic institution;
(4)Submits an official transcript verifying necessary academic preparation and clinical experiences;
(5)Completes a supervised clinical practicum of a minimum of one hundred clock hours as a speech-language pathology assistant while either on the job or during academic preparation; and
(6)Has committed no act for which disciplinary action is justified.
Source: SL 2012, ch 196, ยง18.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 36 - Professions and Occupations
Chapter 37 - Speech-Language Pathologists
Section 36-37-1 - Definitions.
Section 36-37-2 - Practice of speech-language pathology defined.
Section 36-37-3 - License to practice speech-language pathology required--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 36-37-5 - Activities not restricted by chapter.
Section 36-37-6 - Nonmedical endoscopy.
Section 36-37-7 - Telepractice.
Section 36-37-8 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology.
Section 36-37-9 - Terms of board members--Vacancy--Removal.
Section 36-37-10 - Meetings of board--Quorum.
Section 36-37-11 - Compensation of members.
Section 36-37-12 - Powers and duties of board.
Section 36-37-13 - Moneys collected and payments by board.
Section 36-37-14 - Requirements for licensure.
Section 36-37-17 - Provisional licenses.
Section 36-37-18 - Speech-language pathology assistant licenses.
Section 36-37-20 - Supervision of assistant by licensed speech-language pathologist.
Section 36-37-21 - Disciplinary actions.
Section 36-37-22 - Reinstatement of suspended or revoked license.
Section 36-37-23 - Actions constituting misconduct.