California SB1368 regulates speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and hearing aid dispensers, setting qualifications, licensing, and practice.

California SB1368 amends the Business and Professions Code to establish qualifications and licensing requirements for speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and hearing aid dispensers. It mandates that applicants for licensure as speech-language pathologists or audiologists possess a master’s degree in relevant fields and pass an examination. The bill also sets criteria for supervising speech-language pathology assistants and defines the scope of their practice.

California SB1368 regulates speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and hearing aid dispensers, setting qualifications, licensing, and practice.

California SB1368 amends the Business and Professions Code to establish qualifications and licensing requirements for speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and hearing aid dispensers. It mandates that applicants for licensure as speech-language pathologists or audiologists possess a master’s degree in relevant fields and pass an examination. The bill also sets criteria for supervising speech-language pathology assistants and defines the scope of their practice.