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2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-311 - Scope of practice.

38-311.
Scope of practice.
(1) The scope of practice for alcohol and drug counseling is the application of general counseling theories and treatment methods adapted to specific addiction theory and research for the express purpose of treating any alcohol or drug abuse, dependence, or disorder. The practice of alcohol and drug counseling consists of the following performance areas which encompass the twelve core functions: Clinical evaluation; treatment planning; counseling; education; documentation; and professional and ethical standards.
(2) The performance area of clinical evaluation consists of screening and assessment of alcohol and drug problems, screening of other presenting problems for which referral may be necessary, and diagnosis of alcohol and drug disorders. Clinical evaluation does not include mental health assessment or treatment. An alcohol and drug counselor shall refer a person with co-occurring mental disorders unless such person is under the care of, or previously assessed or diagnosed by, an appropriate practitioner within a reasonable amount of time.
(3) The performance area of treatment planning consists of case management, including implementing the treatment plan, consulting, and continuing assessment and treatment planning; referral; and client advocacy.
(4) The performance area of counseling consists of individual counseling, group counseling, and family or significant other counseling.
(5) The performance area of education consists of education for clients, family of clients, and the community.
Source
Laws 2004, LB 1083, § 116;
R.S.Supp.,2006, § 71-1,352;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 162.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-312 - License required; exceptions.

38-312.
License required; exceptions.
No person shall engage in alcohol and drug counseling or hold himself or herself out as an alcohol and drug counselor unless he or she is licensed for such purpose pursuant to the Uniform Credentialing Act, except that this section shall not be construed to prevent:
(1) Qualified members of other professions who are credentialed by this state from practice of any alcohol and drug counseling consistent with the scope of practice of their respective professions;
(2) Teaching or the conduct of research related to alcohol and drug counseling with organizations or institutions if such teaching, research, or consultation does not involve the delivery or supervision of alcohol and drug counseling to individuals or groups of individuals who are themselves, rather than a third party, the intended beneficiaries of such services;
(3) The delivery of alcohol and drug counseling by:
(a) Students, interns, or residents whose activities constitute a part of the course of study for medicine, psychology, nursing, school psychology, social work, clinical social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, alcohol and drug counseling, compulsive gambling counseling, or other health care or mental health service professions; or
(b) Individuals seeking to fulfill postgraduate requirements for licensure when those individuals are supervised by a licensed professional consistent with the applicable regulations of the appropriate professional board;
(4) Duly recognized members of the clergy from providing alcohol and drug counseling in the course of their ministerial duties and consistent with the codes of ethics of their profession if they do not represent themselves to be alcohol and drug counselors;
(5) The incidental exchange of advice or support by persons who do not represent themselves as engaging in alcohol and drug counseling, including participation in self-help groups when the leaders of such groups receive no compensation for their participation and do not represent themselves as alcohol and drug counselors or their services as alcohol and drug counseling;
(6) Any person providing emergency crisis intervention or referral services; or
(7) Staff employed in a program designated by an agency of state government to provide rehabilitation and support services to individuals with alcohol or drug disorders from completing a rehabilitation assessment or preparing, implementing, and evaluating an individual rehabilitation plan.
Source
Laws 2004, LB 1083, § 117;
R.S.Supp.,2006, § 71-1,353;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 163.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-313 - License; application; provisional license.

38-313.
License; application; provisional license.
(1) A person may apply for a license as an alcohol and drug counselor if he or she meets the requirements provided in section 38-316.
(2) A person may apply for a license as a provisional alcohol and drug counselor which permits such person to practice and acquire the supervised clinical work experience required for licensure as an alcohol and drug counselor. Provisional status may be granted once and held for a time period not to exceed six years, except that if an individual does not complete the supervised clinical work experience required for licensure within the specified six-year period due to unforeseen circumstances as determined by the department, with the recommendation of the board, the individual may apply for one additional provisional license. An individual who is so licensed shall not render services without clinical supervision. An individual who holds provisional licensure shall inform all clients that he or she holds a provisional certification and is practicing under supervision and shall identify the supervisor. An applicant shall meet the requirements provided in section 38-314.
Source
Laws 2004, LB 1083, § 118;
R.S.Supp.,2006, § 71-1,354;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 164.
Cross References
Credentialing, general requirements and issuance procedures, see section 38-121 et seq.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-314 - Provisional alcohol and drug counselor; license requirements.

38-314.
Provisional alcohol and drug counselor; license requirements.
To be licensed to practice as a provisional alcohol and drug counselor, an applicant shall:
(1) Have a high school diploma or its equivalent;
(2) Have two hundred seventy hours of education related to the knowledge and skills of alcohol and drug counseling which shall include:
(a) A minimum of forty-five hours in counseling theories and techniques coursework;
(b) A minimum of forty-five hours in group counseling coursework;
(c) A minimum of thirty hours in human growth and development coursework;
(d) A minimum of fifteen hours in professional ethics and issues coursework;
(e) A minimum of thirty hours in alcohol and drug assessment, case planning, and management coursework;
(f) A minimum of thirty hours in multicultural counseling coursework;
(g) A minimum of forty-five hours in medical and psychosocial aspects of alcohol and drug use, abuse, and addiction coursework; and
(h) A minimum of thirty hours in clinical treatment issues in chemical dependency coursework; and
(3) Have supervised practical training which shall:
(a) Include performing a minimum of three hundred hours in the counselor core functions in a work setting where alcohol and drug counseling is provided;
(b) Be a formal, systematic process that focuses on skill development and integration of knowledge;
(c) Include training hours documented by performance date and core function performance areas; and
(d) Include the performance of all counselor core functions with no single function performed less than ten hours.
Source
Laws 2004, LB 1083, § 119;
R.S.Supp.,2006, § 71-1,355;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 165.
Cross References
Credentialing, general requirements and issuance procedures, see section 38-121 et seq.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-315 - Practical training supervisor; requirements; duties.

38-315.
Practical training supervisor; requirements; duties.
(1)(a) The practical training supervisor for supervised practical training required under section 38-314 shall hold one of the following credentials:
(i) Licensure as an alcohol and drug counselor;
(ii) If the practical training is acquired outside of Nebraska, a reciprocity level alcohol and drug counselor credential issued by a member jurisdiction of the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium, Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse, Inc., or its successor; or
(iii) Licensure as a physician or psychologist under the Uniform Credentialing Act, or an equivalent credential from another jurisdiction, and sufficient training as determined by the Board of Medicine and Surgery for physicians or the Board of Psychologists for psychologists, in consultation with the Board of Alcohol and Drug Counseling, and adopted and promulgated by the department in rules and regulations.
(b) The practical training supervisor shall not be a family member.
(c) The credential requirement of this subsection applies to the work setting supervisor and not to a practicum coordinator or instructor of a postsecondary educational institution.
(2) The practical training supervisor shall assume responsibility for the performance of the individual in training and shall be onsite at the work setting when core function activities are performed by the individual in training. A minimum of one hour of evaluative face-to-face supervision for each ten hours of core function performance shall be documented. Supervisory methods shall include, as a minimum, individual supervisory sessions, formal case staffings, and conjoint, cotherapy sessions. Supervision shall be directed towards teaching the knowledge and skills of professional alcohol and drug counseling.
Source
Laws 2004, LB 1083, § 120;
Laws 2005, LB 551, § 1;
R.S.Supp.,2006, § 71-1,356;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 166.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-316 - Alcohol and drug counselor; license requirements.

38-316.
Alcohol and drug counselor; license requirements.
(1) To be licensed to practice as an alcohol and drug counselor, an applicant shall meet the requirements for licensure as a provisional alcohol and drug counselor under section 38-314, shall receive a passing score on an examination approved by the board, and shall have six thousand hours of supervised clinical work experience providing alcohol and drug counseling services to alcohol and other drug clients for remuneration. The experience shall be polydrug counseling experience.
(2) The experience shall include carrying a client caseload as the primary alcohol and drug counselor performing the core functions of assessment, treatment planning, counseling, case management, referral, reports and record keeping, and consultation with other professionals for those clients. The experience shall also include responsibility for performance of the five remaining core functions although these core functions need not be performed by the applicant with each client in their caseload.
(3) Experience that shall not count towards licensure shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) Providing services to individuals who do not have a diagnosis of alcohol and drug abuse or dependence such as prevention, intervention, and codependency services or other mental health disorder counseling services, except that this shall not exclude counseling services provided to a client's significant others when provided in the context of treatment for the diagnosed alcohol or drug client; and
(b) Providing services when the experience does not include primary case responsibility for alcohol or drug treatment or does not include responsibility for the performance of all of the core functions.
(4) The maximum number of hours of experience that may be accrued are forty hours per week or two thousand hours per year.
(5)(a) A postsecondary educational degree may be substituted for part of the supervised clinical work experience. The degree shall be from an accredited postsecondary educational institution or the educational program.
(b) An associate's degree in addictions or chemical dependency may be substituted for one thousand hours of supervised clinical work experience.
(c) A bachelor's degree with a major in counseling, addictions, social work, sociology, or psychology may be substituted for two thousand hours of supervised clinical work experience.
(d) A master's degree or higher in counseling, addictions, social work, sociology, or psychology may be substituted for four thousand hours of supervised clinical work experience.
(e) A substitution shall not be made for more than one degree.
Source
Laws 2004, LB 1083, § 121;
R.S.Supp.,2006, § 71-1,357;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 167;
Laws 2021, LB528, § 6.
Cross References
Credentialing, general requirements and issuance procedures, see section 38-121 et seq.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-317 - Clinical supervisor; requirements; duties.

38-317.
Clinical supervisor; requirements; duties.
(1)(a) The clinical supervisor for supervised clinical work experience under section 38-316 shall hold one of the following credentials:
(i) Licensure as an alcohol and drug counselor;
(ii) If the clinical work is acquired outside of Nebraska, a reciprocity level alcohol and drug counselor credential issued by a member jurisdiction of the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium, Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse, Inc., or its successor;
(iii) The highest level alcohol and drug counselor credential issued by a jurisdiction that is not a member of the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium, Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse, Inc., or its successor if the credential is based on education, experience, and examination that is substantially similar to the license issued in this state as determined by the board; or
(iv) Licensure as a physician or psychologist under the Uniform Credentialing Act, or an equivalent credential from another jurisdiction, and sufficient training as determined by the Board of Medicine and Surgery for physicians or the Board of Psychologists for psychologists, in consultation with the Board of Alcohol and Drug Counseling, and adopted and promulgated by the department in rules and regulations.
(b) The clinical supervisor shall be formally affiliated with the program or agency in which the work experience is gained.
(c) The clinical supervisor shall not be a family member.
(2) There shall be one hour of evaluative face-to-face clinical supervision for each forty hours of paid alcohol and drug counseling work experience. The format for supervision shall be either one-on-one or small group. Methods of supervision may include case review and discussion or direct observation of a counselor's clinical work.
Source
Laws 2004, LB 1083, § 122;
Laws 2005, LB 551, § 2;
R.S.Supp.,2006, § 71-1,358;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 168.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-318 - Licensure; substitute requirements.

38-318.
Licensure; substitute requirements.
(1) An individual who is licensed as a provisional alcohol and drug counselor at the time of application for licensure as an alcohol and drug counselor is deemed to have met the requirements of a high school diploma or its equivalent, the two hundred seventy hours of education related to alcohol and drug counseling, and the supervised practical training requirement.
(2) An applicant who is licensed as a provisional mental health practitioner or a mental health practitioner or who holds a privilege to practice in Nebraska as a professional counselor under the Licensed Professional Counselors Interstate Compact at the time of application for licensure is deemed to have met the requirements of subdivisions (2)(a), (b), (c), (d), and (f) of section 38-314.
Source
Laws 2004, LB 1083, § 123;
R.S.Supp.,2006, § 71-1,359;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 169;
Laws 2022, LB752, § 9.
Cross References
Licensed Professional Counselors Interstate Compact, see section 38-4201.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-319 - Reciprocity; military spouse; temporary license.

38-319.
Reciprocity; military spouse; temporary license.
The department, with the recommendation of the board, may issue a license based on licensure in another jurisdiction to an individual who (1) meets the requirements of the Alcohol and Drug Counseling Practice Act, (2) meets substantially equivalent requirements as determined by the department, with the recommendation of the board, or (3) holds a license or certification that is current in another jurisdiction that authorizes the applicant to provide alcohol and drug counseling, has at least two hundred seventy hours of alcohol and drug counseling education, has at least three years of full-time alcohol and drug counseling practice following initial licensure or certification in the other jurisdiction, and has passed an alcohol and drug counseling examination. An applicant who is a military spouse may apply for a temporary license as provided in section 38-129.01.
Source
Laws 2007, LB463, § 170;
Laws 2017, LB88, § 36;
Laws 2018, LB1034, § 6.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-321 - Rules and regulations.

38-321.
Rules and regulations.
The department, with the recommendation of the board, shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations to administer the Alcohol and Drug Counseling Practice Act, including rules and regulations governing:
(1) Ways of clearly identifying students, interns, and other persons providing alcohol and drug counseling under supervision;
(2) The rights of persons receiving alcohol and drug counseling;
(3) The rights of clients to gain access to their records, except that records relating to substance abuse may be withheld from a client if an alcohol and drug counselor determines, in his or her professional opinion, that release of the records to the client would not be in the best interest of the client or would pose a threat to another person, unless the release of the records is required by court order;
(4) The contents and methods of distribution of disclosure statements to clients of alcohol and drug counselors; and
(5) Standards of professional conduct and a code of ethics.
Source
Laws 2004, LB 1083, § 125;
R.S.Supp.,2006, § 71-1,361;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 172;
Laws 2018, LB1034, § 7.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-401 - Act, how cited.

38-401.
Act, how cited.
Sections 38-401 to 38-414 shall be known and may be cited as the Athletic Training Practice Act.
Source
Laws 2007, LB463, § 173;
Laws 2022, LB436, § 1.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-402 - Definitions, where found.

38-402.
Definitions, where found.
For purposes of the Athletic Training Practice Act and elsewhere in the Uniform Credentialing Act, unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions found in sections 38-404 to 38-407.02 apply.
Source
Laws 1986, LB 355, § 1;
Laws 1996, LB 1044, § 477;
Laws 1999, LB 178, § 2;
Laws 1999, LB 828, § 140;
Laws 2003, LB 242, § 65;
R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1,238;
Laws 2007, LB296, § 359;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 174;
Laws 2022, LB436, § 2.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-404 - Athletic trainer, defined.

38-404.
Athletic trainer, defined.
Athletic trainer means a health care professional who is licensed to practice athletic training under the Athletic Training Practice Act and who, under guidelines established with a licensed physician, performs the functions outlined in section 38-408 except as otherwise provided in subsection (5) of section 38-408.
Source
Laws 2007, LB463, § 176;
Laws 2022, LB436, § 3.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-407.02 - Injuries and illnesses, defined.

38-407.02.
Injuries and illnesses, defined.
Injuries and illnesses means injuries or common illnesses and conditions which are related to, or which limit participation in, exercise, athletic activities, recreational activities, or activities requiring physical strength, agility, flexibility, range of motion, speed, or stamina, and for which athletic trainers as a result of their education and training are qualified to provide care and make referrals to the appropriate health care professionals.
Source
Laws 2022, LB436, § 6.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-409 - License required; exceptions.

38-409.
License required; exceptions.
No person shall be authorized to perform the functions outlined in section 38-408 unless the person first obtains a license as an athletic trainer or unless such person is licensed as a physician, osteopathic physician, chiropractor, nurse, physical therapist, or podiatrist. No person shall hold himself or herself out as an athletic trainer in this state unless such person is licensed under the Athletic Training Practice Act.
Source
Laws 1986, LB 355, § 3;
Laws 1989, LB 342, § 27;
Laws 1999, LB 178, § 3;
Laws 2003, LB 242, § 67;
R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1,240;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 181;
Laws 2022, LB436, § 8.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-410 - Licensure requirements; exemptions.

38-410.
Licensure requirements; exemptions.
(1) An individual who accompanies an athletic team or organization from another state or jurisdiction as the athletic trainer is exempt from the licensure requirements of the Athletic Training Practice Act.
(2) An athletic training student who is enrolled in an athletic training education program accredited by an accrediting body approved by the board is exempt from the licensure requirements of the Athletic Training Practice Act.
Source
Laws 1999, LB 178, § 4;
Laws 2003, LB 242, § 66;
R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1,239.01;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 182;
Laws 2022, LB436, § 9.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-411 - Applicant for licensure; qualifications; examination.

38-411.
Applicant for licensure; qualifications; examination.
(1) An applicant for licensure as an athletic trainer shall at the time of application provide proof to the department that the applicant meets one or more of the following qualifications:
(a) For any person who graduated prior to January 1, 2004:
(i) Graduation after successful completion of the curriculum requirements of an accredited athletic training education program at an accredited college or university approved by the board; or
(ii) Graduation with a four-year degree from an accredited college or university and completion of at least two consecutive years, military duty excepted, as an athletic training student under the supervision of an athletic trainer approved by the board; and
(b) For any person who graduated after January 1, 2004, graduation after successful completion of the curriculum requirements of an accredited athletic training education program at an accredited college or university approved by the board.
(2) In order to be licensed as an athletic trainer, an applicant shall, in addition to the requirements of subsection (1) of this section, successfully complete an examination approved by the board.
Source
Laws 1986, LB 355, § 4;
R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1,241;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 183;
Laws 2022, LB436, § 10.
Cross References
Credentialing, general requirements and issuance procedures, see section 38-121 et seq.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-412 - Continuing competency requirements.

38-412.
Continuing competency requirements.
An applicant for licensure as an athletic trainer who has met the education and examination requirements in section 38-411, 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, § 184.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-413 - Reciprocity; continuing competency requirements; military spouse; temporary license.

38-413.
Reciprocity; continuing competency requirements; military spouse; temporary license.
(1) An applicant for licensure as an athletic trainer 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, § 185;
Laws 2017, LB88, § 37.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-501 - Act, how cited.

38-501.
Act, how cited.
Sections 38-501 to 38-527 shall be known and may be cited as the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Practice Act.
Source
Laws 2007, LB247, § 63;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 187.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-502 - Definitions, where found.

38-502.
Definitions, where found.
For purposes of the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Practice Act and elsewhere in the Uniform Credentialing Act, unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions found in sections 38-503 to 38-509 apply.
Source
Laws 1978, LB 406, § 13;
Laws 1985, LB 129, § 14;
Laws 1988, LB 1100, § 66;
Laws 1999, LB 828, § 130;
R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1,186;
Laws 2007, LB247, § 27;
Laws 2007, LB247, § 64;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 188.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-503 - Audiologist, defined.

38-503.
Audiologist, defined.
Audiologist means an individual who practices audiology and who presents himself or herself to the public by any title or description of services incorporating the words audiologist, hearing clinician, or hearing therapist or any similar title or description of services.
Source
Laws 2007, LB463, § 189.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-505 - Audiology or speech-language pathology assistant, defined.

38-505.
Audiology or speech-language pathology assistant, defined.
Audiology or speech-language pathology assistant or any individual who presents himself or herself to the public by any title or description with the same duties means any person who, following specified training and receiving specified supervision, provides specified limited structured communication or swallowing services, which are developed and supervised by a licensed audiologist or licensed speech-language pathologist, in the areas in which the supervisor holds licenses.
Source
Laws 2007, LB247, § 65;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 191.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-507 - Practice of audiology, defined.

38-507 .
Practice of audiology, defined.
Practice of audiology means the application of evidence-based practice in clinical decisionmaking for the prevention, assessment, habilitation, rehabilitation, and maintenance of persons with hearing, auditory function, and vestibular function impairments and related impairments, including (1) cerumen removal from the cartilaginous outer one-third portion of the external auditory canal when the presence of cerumen may affect the accuracy of hearing evaluations or impressions of the ear canal for amplification devices and (2) evaluation, selection, fitting, and dispensing of hearing instruments, external processors of implantable hearing instruments, and assistive technology devices as part of a comprehensive audiological rehabilitation program. Practice of audiology does not include the practice of medical diagnosis, medical treatment, or surgery.
Source
Laws 2007, LB247, § 67;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 192;
Laws 2009, LB195, § 8.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-508 - Practice of speech-language pathology, defined.

38-508.
Practice of speech-language pathology, defined.
Practice of speech-language pathology means the application of principles and methods associated with the development and disorders of human communication skills and with dysphagia, which principles and methods include screening, assessment, evaluation, treatment, prevention, consultation, and restorative modalities for speech, voice, language, language-based learning, hearing, swallowing, or other upper aerodigestive functions for the purpose of improving quality of life by reducing impairments of body functions and structures, activity limitations, participation restrictions, and environmental barriers. Practice of speech-language pathology does not include the practice of medical diagnosis, medical treatment, or surgery.
Source
Laws 2007, LB247, § 68;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 193.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-509 - Speech-language pathologist, defined.

38-509.
Speech-language pathologist, defined.
Speech-language pathologist means an individual who presents himself or herself to the public by any title or description of services incorporating the words speech-language pathologist, speech therapist, speech correctionist, speech clinician, language pathologist, language therapist, language clinician, logopedist, communicologist, aphasiologist, aphasia therapist, voice pathologist, voice therapist, voice clinician, phoniatrist, or any similar title, term, or description of services.
Source
Laws 2007, LB463, § 194.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-510 - Membership on board; qualifications.

38-510.
Membership on board; qualifications.
Membership on the board shall consist of four professional members and one public member appointed pursuant to section 38-158. The members shall meet the requirements of sections 38-164 and 38-165. Two of the professional members shall be audiologists, and two of the professional members shall be speech-language pathologists.
Source
Laws 2007, LB463, § 195.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-511 - Practice of audiology or speech-language pathology; act, how construed.

38-511.
Practice of audiology or speech-language pathology; act, how construed.
Nothing in the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Practice Act shall be construed to prevent or restrict:
(1) The practice of audiology or speech-language pathology or the use of the official title of such practice by a person employed as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist by the federal government;
(2) A physician from engaging in the practice of medicine and surgery or any individual from carrying out any properly delegated responsibilities within the normal practice of medicine and surgery under the supervision of a physician;
(3) A person licensed as a hearing instrument specialist in this state from engaging in the fitting, selling, and servicing of hearing instruments or performing such other duties as defined in the Hearing Instrument Specialists Practice Act;
(4) The practice of audiology or speech-language pathology or the use of the official title of such practice by a person who holds a valid and current credential as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist issued by the State Department of Education, if such person performs speech-language pathology or audiology services solely as a part of his or her duties within an agency, institution, or organization for which no fee is paid directly or indirectly by the recipient of such service and under the jurisdiction of the State Department of Education, but such person may elect to be within the jurisdiction of the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Practice Act;
(5) The clinical practice in audiology or speech-language pathology required for students enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a major in audiology or speech-language pathology, if such clinical practices are supervised by a person licensed to practice audiology or speech-language pathology and if the student is designated by a title such as student clinician or other title clearly indicating the training status; or
(6) The utilization of a speech aide or other personnel employed by a public school, educational service unit, or other private or public educational institution working under the direct supervision of a credentialed speech-language pathologist.
Source
Laws 1978, LB 406, § 14;
Laws 1985, LB 129, § 15;
Laws 1990, LB 828, § 1;
Laws 2001, LB 209, § 11;
R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1,187;
Laws 2007, LB247, § 28;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 196;
Laws 2009, LB195, § 9.
Cross References
Hearing Instrument Specialists Practice Act, see section 38-1501.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-512 - Sale of hearing instruments; audiologist; applicability of act.

38-512.
Sale of hearing instruments; audiologist; applicability of act.
Any audiologist who engages in the sale of hearing instruments shall not be exempt from the Hearing Instrument Specialists Practice Act.
Source
Laws 1978, LB 406, § 23;
R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1,196;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 197;
Laws 2009, LB195, § 10.
Cross References
Hearing Instrument Specialists Practice Act, see section 38-1501.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-513 - Licensed professional; nonresident; practice of audiology or speech-language pathology; act, how construed.

38-513.
Licensed professional; nonresident; practice of audiology or speech-language pathology; act, how construed.
Nothing in the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Practice Act shall be construed to prevent or restrict (1) a qualified person licensed in this state from engaging in the profession for which he or she is licensed if he or she does not present himself or herself to be an audiologist or speech-language pathologist or (2) the performance of audiology or speech-language pathology services in this state by any person not a resident of this state who is not licensed either under the act or in a member state of the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact, if (a) such services are performed for not more than thirty days in any calendar year, (b) such person meets the qualifications and requirements for application for licensure under the act, (c) such person is working under the supervision of a person licensed in Nebraska to practice speech-language pathology or audiology or under the supervision of a person licensed in a member state practicing speech-language pathology or audiology in Nebraska under the compact privilege, and (d) such person registers with the board prior to initiation of professional services.
Source
Laws 1978, LB 406, § 15;
Laws 1985, LB 129, § 16;
Laws 1990, LB 828, § 2;
R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1,188;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 198;
Laws 2021, LB14, § 1.
Cross References
Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact, see section 38-4101.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions › 38-514 - Audiologist; initiate aural rehabilitation; when.

38-514.
Audiologist; initiate aural rehabilitation; when.
Before any audiologist initiates any aural rehabilitation for an individual, the audiologist shall have in his or her possession evidence of a current otologic examination performed by a physician or the audiologist shall issue a written statement that the individual has been informed that he or she may have a medically or surgically remediable hearing loss and should seek the advice of a physician. The audiologist and the individual receiving aural rehabilitation shall sign the statement and a copy of the statement shall be provided to the individual. All vestibular testing performed by an audiologist shall be done at the referral of a physician and, whenever possible, at the referral of an otolaryngologist or neurologist.
Source
Laws 1978, LB 406, § 16;
Laws 1985, LB 129, § 17;
R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1,189;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 199.
2023 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.
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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
Cross References
Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact, see section 38-4101.
2023 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.
2023 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.
Cross References
Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact, see section 38-4101.
2023 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.
2023 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.