Illinois § 8.3

§ 8.3.

Basic health screenings. A speech-language pathologist or an audiologist may perform basic health screenings and create the resulting plans of care if: (1) the elements of the plan of care are within the scope of practice of a speech-language pathologist or an audiologist and (2) the speech-language pathologist or audiologist is trained in the performance of basic health screenings as set forth by rule from one of the following: (A) as part of the curriculum of an approved program, (B) through worksite training, or (C) through continuing education. A plan of care that includes elements that are outside the scope of practice of a speech-language pathologist or an audiologist must be referred to appropriate medical personnel for further evaluation or management. (Source: P.A. 100-530, eff. 1-1-18.)