South Carolina · statute · S.C. Code tit. 40, ch. 67 · 46 active provisions
Unless otherwise provided for in this chapter, Article 1, Chapter 1, Title 40 applies to speech-language pathologists and audiologists. However, if there is a conflict between this chapter and Article 1, Chapter 1, Title 40, the provisions of this chapter control.
(A) There is created the Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology under the administration of the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. The purpose of this board is to protect the public through the regulation of professionals who identify, assess, and provide treatment, including dispensi…
As used in this chapter: (1) "ASHA" means the American Speech-Language Hearing Association. (2) "Audiologist" means an individual who practices audiology. A person represents himself to be an audiologist when he holds himself out to the public by any title or description of services which incorporates the words "audiol…
No person may practice speech-language pathology or audiology without a license issued in accordance with this chapter. A speech-language pathology intern and a speech-language pathology assistant only may practice under the direct supervision of a speech-language pathologist, and an audiology intern only may practice…
(A) The board annually shall elect from among its members a chairman, vicechairman, and other officers as the board determines necessary. (B) The board shall meet quarterly and at other times upon the call of the chairman or a majority of the board. (C) Three members of the board constitute a quorum; however, if there…
In addition to the powers and duties enumerated in Sections 40-1-70 through 40-1-100, the board shall: (1) regulate the issuance of speech-language pathology and audiology licenses; (2) promulgate regulations and establish policies and procedures necessary to carry out this chapter; and (3) discipline licensees in any…
A speech-language pathology assistant may adhere to the responsibilities within the scope for speech-language pathology assistants set forth by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. A speech-language pathologist supervising a speech-language pathology assistant may adhere to the guidelines for supervision o…
For the purpose of conducting an investigation or proceeding under this chapter, the board or a person designated by the board may subpoena witnesses, take evidence, and require the production of any documents or records which the board considers relevant to the inquiry.
Restraining orders and cease and desist orders must be issued in accordance with Section 40-1-100.
In addition to grounds for disciplinary action as set forth in Section 40-1-110 and in accordance with Section 40-67-120, the board may take disciplinary action against a licensee who: (1) violates federal, state, or local laws relating to speech-language pathology or audiology; (2) violates a provision of this chapter…
The board has jurisdiction over the actions of licensees and former licensees as provided for in Section 40-1-115.
Upon a determination by the board that one or more of the grounds for discipline of a licensee exists, as provided for in Sections 40-67-110 or 40-1-110, the board, in addition to the actions provided for in Section 40-1-120, may impose a fine of not more than one thousand dollars.
The board may deny licensure to an applicant based on the grounds for which the board may take disciplinary action against a licensee.
A license may be denied based on a person's prior criminal record as provided for in Section 40-1-140.
A licensee who is under investigation for any of the grounds provided for in Section 40-67-110 or Section 40-1-110 voluntarily may surrender his license to the board in accordance with Section 40-1-150.
A person aggrieved by an action of the board may seek review of the decision in accordance with Section 40-1-160.
A person found in violation of this chapter or regulations promulgated under this chapter may be required to pay costs associated with the investigation and prosecution of the case in accordance with Section 40-1-170.
All costs and fines imposed pursuant to this chapter must be paid in accordance with and are subject to the collection and enforcement provisions of Section 40-1-180.
Communications made in connection with an investigation or hearing relevant to a complaint against a licensee are privileged as provided for in Section 40-1-190.
(A) A person who practices or offers to practice speech-language pathology or audiology in this State in violation of this chapter or a regulation promulgated under this chapter or who knowingly submits false information to the board for the purpose of obtaining a license is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction…
In addition to initiating a criminal proceeding for a violation of this chapter, the board also may seek civil and injunctive relief pursuant to Section 40-1-210.
(A) A license must be issued independently in either speech-language pathology or audiology. A license is valid for two years; however, an intern license only is valid for one year. A license application received after December thirty-first is valid for the next licensure period. (B) To be licensed by the board as a sp…
An individual applying for a license as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist must file a notarized application with the board. Each application must be accompanied by the appropriate fee and documentation of eligibility as prescribed by the board.
(A) If an applicant satisfies all licensure requirements as provided for in this chapter, the board shall issue a license to the applicant. A license is a personal right and not transferable, and the issuance of a license is evidence that the person is entitled to all rights and privileges of a speech-language patholog…
The board may issue a license to a person who holds a current speech-language pathology or audiology license in another state if the standards for licensure in that state are at least the substantial equivalent to the licensing standards provided for in this chapter, and the person satisfies any other requirements the…