A speech-language pathology assistant may provide only services which assist the direct services provided by a supervising speech-language pathologist, and not services which are alternatives to direct services. Activities within the scope of practice of a speech-language pathology assistant or an audiology assistant shall include the following: Engaging only in those duties planned, designed, and supervised by a supervising speech-language pathologist or audiologist; Following treatment plans or protocols developed by the supervising speech-language pathologist or audiologist who maintains professional responsibility for the plans of care; Adhering at all times to the code of ethics of the Board; Identifying the licensee as a speech-language pathology assistant or an audiology assistant to consumers and co-professionals; Following specified screening protocols developed by the supervising speech-language pathologist or audiologist when conducting speech-language or audiology screenings; and Reporting documented evidence of treatment and non-interpretive data regarding the client’s performance to the supervising speech-language pathologist or audiologist. Activities within the scope of practice of a speech-language pathology assistant or an audiology assistant may include the following: Performing preparation of materials; Scheduling activities; Preparing charts, records, graphs, and other clerical duties; Performing checks and maintenance of equipment; Participating with the supervising speech-language pathologist or audiologist in research projects, in-service training, and public relations programs; Assisting the speech-language pathologists or audiologists during patient assessments; and Assisting the audiologists with basic diagnostic tests, such as audiometry and tympanometry. Activities not within the scope of practice of a speech-language pathology assistant or an audiology assistant include: Performing or interpreting the results of diagnostic evaluations; Participating in parent conferences, case conferences, or interdisciplinary team meetings without the presence of the supervising speech-language pathologist or audiologist, or other licensed speech-language pathologist or audiologist designated by the supervising speech-language pathologist or audiologist; Providing client or family counseling; Selecting clients for services; Discharging a client from services; Making referral recommendations; Disclosing clinical or confidential information either orally or in writing to anyone other than the supervising speech-language pathologist or audiologist; or Providing specialized treatment that requires advanced knowledge and training. Audiology assistants may not perform any task: Without the express knowledge and approval of the supervising audiologist; and That may be prohibited by state or federal law.