(1) Possess and maintain a current, active, and unrestricted California license as a speech-language pathologist as required in Section 2532 of the Code and Section 1399.160.3 of California Code of Regulations or may hold a current, active, and unrestricted professional clear, clear, or life clinical or rehabilitative services credential in language, speech and hearing, or speech-language pathology services credential issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, and have at least two years of full-time experience or 3,120 hours providing services as a licensed or credentialed speech-language pathologist. “Full-time experience” as used in this section means the individual works a minimum of thirty (30) hours per week for at least thirty-six (36) weeks in a calendar year.

(2) Immediately notify the assistant of any disciplinary action, including revocation, suspension (even if stayed), probation terms, inactive license, or lapse in licensure, which affects the supervisor's ability or right to supervise.

(3) Ensure that the extent, kind, and quality of the clinical work performed is consistent with the training and experience of the person being supervised and be accountable for the assigned tasks performed by the speech-language pathology assistant. The supervisor shall review client/patient records, monitor and evaluate the ability of the assistant to provide services to the particular clientele being treated at the setting where the service is being provided, and ensure compliance with all laws and regulations governing the practice of speech-language pathology.

(4) Provide direct supervision that consists of on-site observation and guidance at least twenty (20) percent per week of the speech-language pathology assistant's work schedule for the first ninety (90) days following initial licensure. The supervisor shall maintain a record in the speech-language pathology assistant's personnel file that verifies that the speech-language pathology assistant meets the requirements in this subdivision.

(5) Complete not less than six (6) hours of continuing professional development in supervision training prior to assuming responsibility as a supervisor, and three (3) hours in supervision training of continuing professional development every four (4) years thereafter. Continuing professional development training obtained by a Board-approved provider that meets the course content listed below may be applied towards the continuing professional development requirement for licensees set forth in Section 1399.160.3 of the California Code of Regulations. The content of such training shall include, but is not limited to:

(6) Maintain records of course completion in supervision training for a period of two years from the speech-language pathology assistant's renewal date.

(7) Review with the speech-language pathology assistant the laws and regulations pertaining to supervision and practice of speech-language pathology assistants.

(8) Develop a plan for the speech-language pathology assistant to complete twelve (12) hours of continuing professional development every two years through state or regional conferences, workshops, formal in-service presentations, independent study programs, or any combination of these concerning communication disorders.

(9) Provide the speech-language pathology assistant with a plan for how to handle emergencies.

(10) Assume responsibility for all services provided to clients by the speech-language pathology assistant that is being supervised.