NRS 637B.060
“Practice of speech-language pathology” defined.

“Practice of speech-language pathology” means the application of principles, methods and procedures relating to the development and effectiveness of human communication and disorders of human communication, and includes, without limitation:

1.

The prevention, screening, consultation, assessment, treatment, counseling, collaboration and referral services for disorders of speech, fluency, resonance voice language, feeding, swallowing and cognitive aspects of communication;

2.

Augmentative and alternative communication techniques and strategies;

3.

Auditory training, speech reading and speech and language intervention for persons who suffer from hearing loss;

4.

The screening of persons for hearing loss and middle ear pathology;

5.

The use of oral and nasal endoscopy for the purpose of vocal tract imaging and visualization;

6.

Selecting, fitting and establishing effective use of prosthetic or adaptive devices for communication, swallowing or other upper respiratory and digestive functions, not including sensory devices used by persons with hearing loss;

7.

Providing services to modify or enhance communication;

8.

Providing referral services for medical diagnosis and treatment; and

9.

At the request of a physician, participating in the diagnosis of a person.

Source: Section 637B.060 — “Practice of speech-language pathology” defined., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-637B.­html#NRS637BSec060.

Last Updated

Jun. 24, 2021

§ 637B.060’s source at nv​.us