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NE Code § 38-515 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-515 - Practice of audiology or speech-language pathology; license or privilege to practice; applicant; requirements.

38-515.  Practice of audiology or speech-language pathology; license or privilege to practice; applicant; requirements.(1) Every applicant for a license to practice audiology shall (a)(i) for applicants graduating prior to September 1, 2007, present proof of a master's degree, a doctoral degree, or the equivalent of a master's degree or doctoral degree in audiology from an academic program approved by the board, and (ii) for applicants graduating on or after September 1, 2007, present proof of a doctoral degree or its equivalent in audiology, (b) present proof of no less than thirty-six weeks of full-time professional experience or equivalent half-time professional experience in audiology, supervised in the area in which licensure is sought, and (c) successfully complete an examination approved by the board.(2) Every applicant for a license to practice speech-language pathology shall (a) present proof of a master's degree, a doctoral degree, or the equivalent of a master's degree or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology from an academic program approved by the board, (b) present proof of no less than thirty-six weeks of full-time professional experience or equivalent half-time professional experience in speech-language pathology, supervised in the area in which licensure is sought, and (c) successfully complete an examination approved by the board.(3) Presentation of official documentation of certification by a nationwide professional accrediting organization approved by the board shall be deemed equivalent to the requirements of this section.(4) Every applicant for a privilege to practice audiology or speech-language pathology under the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact shall present proof of authorization from a member state, as defined in section 38-4101, to practice as an audiologist or speech-language pathologist.Source   Laws 1978, LB 406, § 17;   Laws 1985, LB 129, § 18;   Laws 1988, LB 1100, § 67;   R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1,190;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 200;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 1178;  Laws 2021, LB14, § 2.   Effective Date: August 28, 2021  Cross References   Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact, see section 38-4101.  Credentialing, general requirements and issuance procedures, see section 38-121 et seq.
NE Code § 38-516 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-516 - Continuing competency requirements.

38-516.  Continuing competency requirements.An applicant for licensure to practice audiology or speech-language pathology who has met the education, professional experience, and examination requirements in section 38-515, who passed the examination more than three years prior to the time of application for licensure, and who is not practicing at the time of application for licensure shall present proof satisfactory to the department that he or she has within the three years immediately preceding the application for licensure completed continuing competency requirements approved by the board pursuant to section 38-145.Source Laws 2007, LB463, § 201.
NE Code § 38-517 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-517 - Reciprocity; continuing competency requirements; military spouse; temporary license.

38-517.  Reciprocity; continuing competency requirements; military spouse; temporary license.(1) An applicant for licensure to practice audiology or speech-language pathology who has met the standards set by the board pursuant to section 38-126 for a license based on licensure in another jurisdiction but is not practicing at the time of application for licensure shall present proof satisfactory to the department that he or she has within the three years immediately preceding the application for licensure completed continuing competency requirements approved by the board pursuant to section 38-145.(2) An applicant who is a military spouse may apply for a temporary license as provided in section 38-129.01.Source  Laws 2007, LB463, § 202;  Laws 2017, LB88, § 38.
NE Code § 38-518 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-518 - Practice of audiology or speech-language pathology; temporary license; granted; when.

38-518.  Practice of audiology or speech-language pathology; temporary license; granted; when.A temporary license to practice audiology or speech-language pathology may be granted to:(1) A military spouse as provided in section 38-129.01; or(2) A person who establishes residence in Nebraska, or a person who is a resident of a member state of the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact, if such person:(a) Meets all the requirements for a license except passage of the examination required by section 38-515, which temporary license shall be valid only until the date on which the results of the next licensure examination are available to the department and shall not be renewed; or(b) Meets all the requirements for a license except completion of the professional experience required by section 38-515, which temporary license shall be valid only until the sooner of completion of such professional experience or eighteen months and shall not be renewed.Source   Laws 1978, LB 406, § 21;   Laws 1985, LB 129, § 22;   Laws 1988, LB 1100, § 68;   Laws 1991, LB 456, § 28;  Laws 2001, LB 209, § 12;  Laws 2003, LB 242, § 59;   R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1,194;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 203;  Laws 2017, LB88, § 39;  Laws 2021, LB14, § 3.   Effective Date: August 28, 2021  Cross References  Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact, see section 38-4101.
NE Code § 38-519 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-519 - Audiology or speech-language pathology assistant; registration; requirements.

38-519.  Audiology or speech-language pathology assistant; registration; requirements.(1) Upon application and payment of the registration fee, the department shall register to practice as an audiology or speech-language pathology assistant any person who:(a)(i) Holds a bachelor's degree or its equivalent in communication disorders, (ii) holds an associate degree or its equivalent in communication disorders from an accredited training program, or (iii) between the period of June 1, 2005, and June 1, 2007, was registered as and practiced as a communication assistant for at least thirty hours per week for a minimum of nine months per year;(b) Has successfully completed all required training pursuant to sections 38-521 and 38-522 and any inservice training required pursuant to section 38-526; and(c) Has demonstrated ability to reliably maintain records and provide treatment under the supervision of a licensed audiologist or speech-language pathologist.(2) Such registration shall be valid for one year from the date of issuance.Source   Laws 1985, LB 129, § 23;   Laws 1988, LB 1100, § 69;  Laws 2002, LB 1021, § 27;  Laws 2003, LB 242, § 60;   R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1,195.01;  Laws 2007, LB247, § 29;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 204. Cross References  Credentialing, general requirements and issuance procedures, see section 38-121 et seq.
NE Code § 38-520 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-520 - Audiologist or speech-language pathology assistant; supervision; termination.

38-520.  Audiologist or speech-language pathology assistant; supervision; termination.(1) The department, with the recommendation of the board, shall approve an application submitted by an audiologist or speech-language pathologist for supervision of an audiology or speech-language pathology assistant when:(a) The audiology or speech-language pathology assistant meets the requirements for registration pursuant to section 38-519;(b) The audiologist or speech-language pathologist has a valid Nebraska license or a privilege to practice audiology or speech-language pathology under the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact; and(c) The audiologist or speech-language pathologist practices in Nebraska.(2) Any audiologist or speech-language pathologist seeking approval for supervision of an audiology or speech-language pathology assistant shall submit an application which is signed by the audiology or speech-language pathology assistant and the audiologist or speech-language pathologist with whom he or she is associated. Such application shall (a) identify the settings within which the audiology or speech-language pathology assistant is authorized to practice, (b) describe the agreed-upon functions that the audiology or speech-language pathology assistant may perform as provided in section 38-523, and (c) describe the provision for supervision by an alternate audiologist or speech-language pathologist when necessary.(3) If the supervision of an audiology or speech-language pathology assistant is terminated by the audiologist, speech-language pathologist, or audiology or speech-language pathology assistant, the audiologist or speech-language pathologist shall notify the department of such termination. An audiologist or speech-language pathologist who thereafter assumes the responsibility for such supervision shall obtain a certificate of approval to supervise an audiology or speech-language pathology assistant from the department prior to the use of the audiology or speech-language pathology assistant in the practice of audiology or speech-language pathology.Source   Laws 1985, LB 129, § 24;   Laws 1987, LB 473, § 30;   Laws 1988, LB 1100, § 70;   R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1,195.02;  Laws 2007, LB247, § 30;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 205;  Laws 2021, LB14, § 4.   Effective Date: August 28, 2021  Cross References  Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact, see section 38-4101.
NE Code § 38-521 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-521 - Audiology or speech-language pathology assistant; initial training.

38-521.  Audiology or speech-language pathology assistant; initial training.Initial training for an audiology or speech-language pathology assistant shall consist of graduation from an accredited program with a focus on communication disorders which shall include:(1) An overview of speech, language, and dysphagia and the practice of audiology and speech-language pathology;(2) Ethical and legal responsibilities;(3) Normal language, speech, and hearing functions and swallowing physiology;(4) Observing and recording patient progress;(5) Behavior management and modification; and(6) Record keeping.Source   Laws 1985, LB 129, § 26;   Laws 1988, LB 1100, § 72;   R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1,195.04;  Laws 2007, LB247, § 32;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 206.
NE Code § 38-522 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-522 - Audiology or speech-language pathology assistant; aural rehabilitation programs; training.

38-522.  Audiology or speech-language pathology assistant; aural rehabilitation programs; training.In addition to the initial training required by section 38-521, an audiology or speech-language pathology assistant assigned to provide aural rehabilitation programs shall have additional training which shall include, but not be limited to:(1) Information concerning the nature of hearing loss;(2) Purposes and principles of auditory and visual training;(3) Maintenance and use of amplification devices; and(4) Such other subjects as the department may deem appropriate.Source   Laws 1985, LB 129, § 27;   Laws 1988, LB 1100, § 73;   R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1,195.05;  Laws 2007, LB247, § 33;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 207.
NE Code § 38-523 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-523 - Audiology or speech-language assistant; duties and activities.

38-523.  Audiology or speech-language assistant; duties and activities.An audiology or speech-language pathology assistant may, under the supervision of a licensed audiologist or speech-language pathologist, perform the following duties and activities:(1) Implement programs and procedures designed by a licensed audiologist or speech-language pathologist;(2) Maintain records of implemented procedures which document a patient's responses to treatment;(3) Provide input for interdisciplinary treatment planning, inservice training, and other activities directed by a licensed audiologist or speech-language pathologist;(4) Prepare instructional material to facilitate program implementation as directed by a licensed audiologist or speech-language pathologist;(5) Follow plans, developed by the licensed audiologist or speech-language pathologist, that provide specific sequences of treatment to individuals with communicative disorders or dysphagia; and(6) Chart or log patient responses to the treatment plan.Source   Laws 1985, LB 129, § 28;   Laws 1988, LB 1100, § 74;   R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1,195.06;  Laws 2007, LB247, § 34;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 208.
NE Code § 38-524 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-524 - Audiology or speech-language pathology assistant; acts prohibited.

38-524.  Audiology or speech-language pathology assistant; acts prohibited.An audiology or speech-language pathology assistant shall not:(1) Evaluate or diagnose any type of communication disorder;(2) Evaluate or diagnose any type of dysphagia;(3) Interpret evaluation results or treatment progress;(4) Consult or counsel, independent of the licensed audiologist or speech-language pathologist, with a patient, a patient's family, or staff regarding the nature or degree of communication disorders or dysphagia;(5) Plan patient treatment programs;(6) Represent himself or herself as an audiologist or speech-language pathologist or as a provider of speech, language, swallowing, or hearing treatment or assessment services;(7) Independently initiate, modify, or terminate any treatment program; or(8) Fit or dispense hearing instruments.Source   Laws 1985, LB 129, § 29;   Laws 1988, LB 1100, § 75;   R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1,195.07;  Laws 2007, LB247, § 35;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 209;  Laws 2009, LB195, § 11.
NE Code § 38-525 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-525 - Audiology or speech-language pathology assistant; supervisor; duties.

38-525.  Audiology or speech-language pathology assistant; supervisor; duties.(1) When supervising an audiology or speech-language pathology assistant, the supervising audiologist or speech-language pathologist shall:(a) Provide supervision for no more than two audiology or speech-language pathology assistants at one time;(b) Provide direct onsite supervision for the first two treatment sessions of each patient's care;(c) Provide direct onsite supervision of at least twenty percent of all subsequent treatment sessions per quarter;(d) Provide at least ten hours of inservice training per registration period, either formal or informal, which is directly related to the particular services provided by the audiology or speech-language pathology assistant; and(e) Prepare semiannual performance evaluations of the audiology or speech-language pathology assistant to be reviewed with the audiology or speech-language pathology assistant on a one-to-one basis.(2) The supervising audiologist or speech-language pathologist shall be responsible for all aspects of patient treatment.Source   Laws 1985, LB 129, § 30;   Laws 1988, LB 1100, § 76;   R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1,195.08;  Laws 2007, LB247, § 36;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 210.
NE Code § 38-526 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-526 - Audiology or speech-language pathology assistant; evaluation, supervision, training; supervisor; report required.

38-526.  Audiology or speech-language pathology assistant; evaluation, supervision, training; supervisor; report required.The supervising audiologist or speech-language pathologist shall provide annual reports to the department verifying that evaluation, supervision, and training required by section 38-525 has been completed. The audiologist or speech-language pathologist shall keep accurate records of such evaluation, supervision, and training.Source   Laws 1985, LB 129, § 31;   Laws 1988, LB 1100, § 77;   R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1,195.09;  Laws 2007, LB247, § 37;  Laws 2007, LB247, § 69;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 211.
NE Code § 38-527 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-527 - Fees.

38-527.  Fees.The department shall establish and collect fees for initial licensure and registration and renewal of licensure and registration under the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Practice Act as provided in sections 38-151 to 38-157.Source Laws 2007, LB463, § 212.
NE Code § 38-601 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-601 - Act, how cited.

38-601.  Act, how cited.Sections 38-601 to 38-618 shall be known and may be cited as the Certified Nurse Midwifery Practice Act.Source   Laws 1984, LB 761, § 1;  Laws 2005, LB 256, § 82;   R.S.Supp.,2006, § 71-1738;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 213.
NE Code § 38-602 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-602 - Legislative findings.

38-602.  Legislative findings.The Legislature hereby finds and declares that the Certified Nurse Midwifery Practice Act is necessary to safeguard public life, health, safety, and welfare, to assure the highest degree of professional conduct by practitioners of certified nurse midwifery, and to insure the availability of high quality midwifery services to persons desiring such services.Source   Laws 1984, LB 761, § 2;   R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1739;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 214.
NE Code § 38-603 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-603 - Definitions, where found.

38-603.  Definitions, where found.For purposes of the Certified Nurse Midwifery Practice Act and elsewhere in the Uniform Credentialing Act, unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions found in sections 38-604 to 38-610 apply.Source   Laws 1984, LB 761, § 3;  Laws 1999, LB 828, § 160;   R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1740;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 215.
NE Code § 38-604 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-604 - Approved certified nurse midwifery education program, defined.

38-604.  Approved certified nurse midwifery education program, defined.Approved certified nurse midwifery education program means a certified nurse midwifery education program approved by the board. The board may require such program to be accredited by the American College of Nurse-Midwives.Source   Laws 1984, LB 761, § 12;  Laws 2005, LB 256, § 85;   R.S.Supp.,2006, § 71-1749;  Laws 2007, LB185, § 21;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 216.
NE Code § 38-605 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-605 - Board, defined.

38-605.  Board, defined.Board means the Board of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses.Source   Laws 1984, LB 761, § 6;   Laws 1993, LB 536, § 74;  Laws 1999, LB 828, § 161;  Laws 2005, LB 256, § 83;   R.S.Supp.,2006, § 71-1743;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 217.
NE Code § 38-606 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-606 - Certified nurse midwife, defined.

38-606.  Certified nurse midwife, defined.Certified nurse midwife means a person certified by a board-approved certifying body and licensed under the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Practice Act to practice certified nurse midwifery in the State of Nebraska. Nothing in the Certified Nurse Midwifery Practice Act is intended to restrict the practice of registered nurses.Source   Laws 1984, LB 761, § 11;   R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1748;  Laws 2007, LB185, § 20;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 218. Cross References  Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Practice Act, see section 38-201.
NE Code § 38-607 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-607 - Collaboration, defined.

38-607.  Collaboration, defined.Collaboration means a process and relationship in which a certified nurse midwife works together with other health professionals to deliver health care within the scope of practice of certified nurse midwifery as provided in the Certified Nurse Midwifery Practice Act. The collaborative relationship between the physician and the nurse midwife shall be subject to the control and regulation of the board.Source   Laws 1984, LB 761, § 10;  Laws 2005, LB 256, § 84;   R.S.Supp.,2006, § 71-1747;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 219.
NE Code § 38-608 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-608 - Licensed practitioner, defined.

38-608.  Licensed practitioner, defined.Licensed practitioner means any physician licensed to practice pursuant to the Medicine and Surgery Practice Act, whose practice includes obstetrics.Source   Laws 1984, LB 761, § 9;   R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1746;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 220. Cross References  Medicine and Surgery Practice Act, see section 38-2001.
NE Code § 38-609 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-609 - Practice agreement, defined.

38-609.  Practice agreement, defined.Practice agreement means the written agreement authored and signed by the certified nurse midwife and the licensed practitioner with whom he or she is associated which:(1) Identifies the settings within which the certified nurse midwife is authorized to practice;(2) Names the collaborating licensed practitioner or, if more than one licensed practitioner is a party to such practice agreement, names all of the collaborating licensed practitioners;(3) Defines or describes the medical functions to be performed by the certified nurse midwife, which are not inconsistent with the Certified Nurse Midwifery Practice Act, as agreed to by the nurse midwife and the collaborating licensed practitioner; and(4) Contains such other information as required by the board.Source   Laws 1984, LB 761, § 13;  Laws 2005, LB 256, § 86;   R.S.Supp.,2006, § 71-1750;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 221.
NE Code § 38-610 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-610 - Supervision, defined.

38-610.  Supervision, defined.Supervision means the ready availability of a collaborating licensed practitioner for consultation and direction of the activities of the certified nurse midwife related to delegated medical functions as outlined in the practice agreement.Source   Laws 1984, LB 761, § 14;   R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1751;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 222.
NE Code § 38-611 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-611 - Certified nurse midwife; authorized activities.

38-611.  Certified nurse midwife; authorized activities.A certified nurse midwife may, under the provisions of a practice agreement, (1) attend cases of normal childbirth, (2) provide prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care, (3) provide normal obstetrical and gynecological services for women, and (4) provide care for the newborn immediately following birth. The conditions under which a certified nurse midwife is required to refer cases to a collaborating licensed practitioner shall be specified in the practice agreement.Source   Laws 1984, LB 761, § 15;   R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1752;  Laws 2007, LB185, § 22;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 223.