Md. Code, Health Occupations § 2-402.3
This is the official text of Md. Code, Health Occupations § 2-402.3, part of Maryland’s Code, Health Occupations — governs the licensing of healthcare professionals.
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§2–402.
Official statutory text
§2–402.3.
(a) Unless authorized to practice as a speech–language pathology assistant under this title or unless otherwise provided for under this article, a person may not represent to the public, by title, description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the person:
(1) Is authorized to practice as a speech–language pathology assistant in the State; or
(2) Assists in the practice of speech–language pathology.
(b) Unless authorized to practice as a speech–language pathology assistant under this title or unless otherwise provided for under this article, a person may not use any word or term connoting professional proficiency in assisting the practice of speech–language pathology, including:
(1) “Communication assistant”;
(2) “Speech assistant”;
(3) “Speech–language assistant”;
(4) “Speech–language teacher”; or
(5) “Speech teacher”.
(a) Unless authorized to practice as a speech–language pathology assistant under this title or unless otherwise provided for under this article, a person may not represent to the public, by title, description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the person:
(1) Is authorized to practice as a speech–language pathology assistant in the State; or
(2) Assists in the practice of speech–language pathology.
(b) Unless authorized to practice as a speech–language pathology assistant under this title or unless otherwise provided for under this article, a person may not use any word or term connoting professional proficiency in assisting the practice of speech–language pathology, including:
(1) “Communication assistant”;
(2) “Speech assistant”;
(3) “Speech–language assistant”;
(4) “Speech–language teacher”; or
(5) “Speech teacher”.
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