Audiology or speech-language pathology assistant; acts prohibited.

An audiology or speech-language pathology assistant shall not: (1) Evaluate or diagnose any type of communication disorder; (2) Evaluate or diagnose any type of dysphagia; (3) Interpret evaluation results or treatment progress; (4) Consult or counsel, independent of the licensed audiologist or speech-language pathologist, with a patient, a patient's family, or staff regarding the nature or degree of communication disorders or dysphagia; (5) Plan patient treatment programs; (6) Represent himself or herself as an audiologist or speech-language pathologist or as a provider of speech, language, swallowing, or hearing treatment or assessment services; (7) Independently initiate, modify, or terminate any treatment program; or (8) Fit or dispense hearing instruments.