21 NCAC 64 .1105             SUPERVISION AND CONTINUING COMPETENCE REQUIREMENTS

Following registration by a supervising audiologist, a registered assistant shall:

(1)           discuss job expectations with the supervising audiologist(s) in order to have a mutual understanding of job scope and responsibilities;

(2)           participate in a specified amount of supervised training according to a written plan for all tests and clinical equipment that will be used for assessment and treatment of the patient;

(3)           receive employment evaluations on a scheduled basis from the supervising audiologist(s) to assess the assistant's performance, strengths, and weaknesses of the assistant and to establish development goals for continuous performance improvement;

(4)           request assistance, additional instruction, and additional supervision from the supervising audiologist, when needed;

(5)           participate in various types of educational activities in order to enhance skill and knowledge, as assigned by the supervising audiologist; and

(6)           read information assigned by the audiologist.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 90-298.1; 90-304(a)(3);

Emergency Adoption Eff. April 24, 2020;

Temporary Adoption Eff. June 26, 2020;

Eff. June 1, 2021.