Licensing of out-of-state practitioners

N.D.C.C. § 43-37-04.1 — under Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists.

N.D.C.C. § 43-37-04.1

1. The board may adopt rules establishing licensure requirements for applicants who hold a current license in good standing to practice as an audiologist, speech-language pathologist, or speech-language pathology assistant in a state or jurisdiction other than this state and who are not the subject of a pending disciplinary action in any state or jurisdiction. 2. Notwithstanding section 43-37-04, as it relates to the licensure eligibility of an out-of-state audiologist, speech-language pathologist, or speech-language pathology assistant, the board's rules may allow for: a. Waiver of the examination requirement if the applicant meets the requirements established by the board. b. Consideration of education and experience in order to meet the education requirements.

43-37-04.2. Speech-language pathology assistant - Supervising speech-language pathologist. A speech-language pathology assistant is licensed by the board to work under the supervision of a speech-language pathologist. A speech-language pathology assistant's scope of practice is limited to tasks the supervising speech-language pathologist delegates. The supervising speech-language pathologist shall assess the speech-language pathology assistant's training and skills in determining which tasks may be delegated. The supervising speech-language pathologist shall limit the delegated tasks to specific components of a speech and language program as set forth in treatment plans developed by the supervising speech- language pathologist.