(a) Licensed speech-language pathologists and audiologists may provide services in this state by telepractice.
(b) Speech-language pathologists and audiologists providing services by telepractice shall deliver services consistent with the quality of services delivered in person, and shall:
(1) Acquire written informed consent from the student, patient or client before the services are provided;
(2) Maintain the confidentiality of the student, patient or client as required by law;
(3) Provide documentation of the delivery of services;
(4) Train assistants before allowing them to assist in the delivery of service by telepractice, and document the training and delivery of service by the assistants; and
(5) Meet any other requirements set by the board.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations
Article 32. Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
§30-32-1. Unlawful Acts; Criminal Penalties
§30-32-5. Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
§30-32-6. Powers and Duties of the Board
§30-32-9. Qualifications for Licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist
§30-32-10. Qualifications for Licensure as an Audiologist
§30-32-10a. Application for Licensure; Qualification for Licensure; Examination
§30-32-11. Provisional Licenses
§30-32-12. Waiver of Requirements; Practice Pending Disposition of Application
§30-32-13. Scope of Practice for Speech-Language Pathology
§30-32-14. Scope of Practice for Audiology
§30-32-15. Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Assistants; Supervision Requirements
§30-32-16. Telepractice Services
§30-32-18. Actions to Enjoin Violations
§30-32-19. Complaints; Investigations; Due Process Procedure; Grounds for Disciplinary Action
§30-32-20. Procedures for Hearing; Right of Appeal