Audiology aide means an individual who meets minimum qualifications set in these regulations, and who works under the supervision of a licensed audiologist. An application for registration for a speech-language pathology or audiology aide shall be submitted by the supervising licensee to the State Department of Health. The educational requirements for registration as a speech-language pathology or audiology aide shall be a minimum of a high school diploma or the equivalent. The licensed speech-language pathologist or audiologist who registers aides must determine that the applicant: a. Is at least 18 years of age; b. Is of good moral character; c. Has met the minimum educational requirements; d. Has adequate communication skills and the ability to relate to the clinical population; e. Has paid an application fee; f. Works under the supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist or audiologist according to a supervision plan approved by the department; and g. Shall be registered by the department. No examination shall be required for registration. The supervising licensee shall be responsible for ensuring that the aide's renewal application and the prescribed fee have been submitted to the Department for each aide supervised. The following fees are payable to the State Department of Health: i. Initial registration - $50.00; ii. Renewal of registration - $50.00. SOURCE: Miss. Code Ann. §73-38-1.
