# Alaska Stat. § 08.11.045: Supervision of speech-language pathologist assistant

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.11_S08.11.045

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska Stat. § 08.11.045
- **Heading:** Supervision of speech-language pathologist assistant
- **Jurisdiction:** Alaska
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AK Code / Title 8 / Chapter 08.11 / Section 08.11.045

## Text

(a) A speech-language pathologist qualified under (b) of this section shall design and implement a plan for supervision of a speech-language pathologist assistant that protects the client and that maintains the highest possible standard of care. The amount of supervision required in the plan must be documented and must take into account the experience and skills of the speech-language pathologist assistant, the client's needs, the service setting, the tasks assigned, and the laws governing the activities of the speech-language pathologist assistant. A plan for supervision must provide for direct supervision of the speech-language pathologist assistant for at least 50 percent of the speech-language pathologist assistant services during the first 90 days of employment of the speech-language pathologist assistant and, after the first 90 days of employment, for at least 20 percent of the speech-language pathologist assistant services.

(b) A speech-language pathologist is qualified to supervise a speech-language pathologist assistant only if the speech-language pathologist is familiar with all applicable laws and (1) is licensed under this chapter; or

(2) has a valid Type A or Type C teaching certificate issued under AS 14.20 with an endorsement in speech-language pathology, speech and hearing sciences, or communication disorders.

(c) A speech-language pathologist qualified under (b) of this section who agrees to supervise a speech-language pathologist assistant shall (1) monitor and evaluate the services provided and documentation completed by the speech-language pathologist assistant, including the competency level for the type of client and service site and compliance with all applicable laws;

(2) assist the speech-language pathologist assistant in the development of a professional development plan that includes at least 15 clock hours of approved continuing education under AS 08.11.043 (d) biennially; and

(3) direct the handling of emergencies by the speech-language pathologist assistant.

(d) A speech-language pathologist may not supervise more than two individuals or carry a higher caseload of clients while supervising a speech-language pathologist assistant than when the speech-language pathologist was not supervising a speech-language pathologist assistant.

## Nearby sections

- [Alaska Stat. § 08.11.010 Qualifications for audiologist license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.11_S08.11.010.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 08.11.015 Qualifications for speech-language pathologist license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.11_S08.11.015.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 08.11.017 Exemption from criminal justice information and criminal history record check.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.11_S08.11.017.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 08.11.020 Temporary license to practice audiology as an audiologist.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.11_S08.11.020.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 08.11.025 Temporary license to practice speech-language pathology as a speech-language pathologist.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.11_S08.11.025.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 08.11.030 Reinstatement of lapsed license or registration; renewal of suspended license or registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.11_S08.11.030.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 08.11.040 Display of license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.11_S08.11.040.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 08.11.042 Activities of speech-language pathologist assistant.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.11_S08.11.042.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 08.11.043 Qualifications for speech-language pathologist assistant registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.11_S08.11.043.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 08.11.045 Supervision of speech-language pathologist assistant.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.11_S08.11.045.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 08.11.050 Fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.11_S08.11.050.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 08.11.070 Dealing in hearing aids.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.11_S08.11.070.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 08.11.080 Grounds for imposition of disciplinary sanctions on an audiologist.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.11_S08.11.080.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 08.11.083 Grounds for imposition of disciplinary sanctions on a speech-language pathologist assistant.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.11_S08.11.083.md)

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