20:79:01:15.  Supervision of speech-language pathologist provisional licensee. A supervised postgraduate professional experience, as referenced in SDCL 36-37-14(5), comprises three segments. Each segment requires the supervisor provide six hours of direct observation of the provisional licensee and six hours of indirect observation of the provisional licensee. If a provisional licensee has more than one supervisor, the supervisors must coordinate to collectively complete the provisional licensee’s observation hours.

    Source: 50 SDR 23, effective September 3, 2023.

    General Authority: SDCL 36-37-12.

    Law Implemented: SDCL 36-37-14(5), 36-37-17.

    Example: Indirect observation includes reviewing diagnostic reports, treatment records, and treatment plans; monitoring participation in case conferences and professional meetings; and evaluations through consultation with colleagues, clients, or client families.