Section 08.11.125. Speech-language pathology exemptions.

   (a) Except as otherwise specifically provided in this section, this chapter does not apply to an individual who practices speech-language pathology as part of the individual's duties as
        (1) a physician licensed under AS 08.64;
        (2) an employee of, or contractor with, a school district while practicing speech-language pathology for the school district;
        (3) a student, intern, or resident pursuing a course of study in speech-language pathology at an accredited college or a clinical training facility approved by the department if the activities of the student, intern, or resident constitute part of a supervised course of study and the student, intern, or resident is designated as a "speech-language pathology intern," "speech-language pathology trainee," or other title approved by the department that clearly indicates that the person is training to be a speech-language pathologist.
   (b) An individual who is not licensed as a speech-language pathologist but who is exempt under (a)(1) or (3) of this section may not use a title or description stating or implying that the person is a speech-language pathologist.
   (c) An individual who is not licensed under this chapter but who teaches the practice of speech-language pathology in a speech-language pathology training program at a college or university may use the title "speech-language pathologist" but may not practice speech-language pathology.

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History

(Sec. 16 ch 42 SLA 2000)