Section 14Sec./Art. 14

Scope of Examination. - The coverage of the licensure examination for speech language pathologists shall include the following:

(a) Anatomy and physiology of the speech and hearing mechanism;

(b) Neurological bases of speech and hearing disorders;

(c) Articulation and phonological disorders;

(d) Hearing impairment and aural habilitation;

(e) Language and cognitive communication disorders:

(f) Fluency disorders;

(g) Voice disorders;

(h) Cleft Lip and Palate and Craniofacial Conditions;

(i) Dysphagia;

(j) Medical and neurological disorders that may cause communication and swallowing disorders;

(k) Normal development and function of speech, language, hearing and swallowing;

(l) Principles of assessment and intervention for speech, language, hearing and swallowing conditions; and

(m) Research, Professional Ethics and Community Development.

The coverage of the speech language pathology licensure examination, including the percentage weights of the examination subjects, shall be determined, or may be modified, reclustered or rearranged by the Board, as the need arises, to conform to changes in the standards of practice.