Speak Out February 2021 DIGITAL EDITION

Professional practice

Support to help you meet the new professional standards

Standard 1.2. 'Comply with legislation, standards, policies and protocols' The National Code of Conduct is a minimum set of standards of conduct for all health service providers who are not regulated by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), including speech pathologists. The Guide to Setting up a Private Practice aims to provide speech pathologists who are interested in establishing their own private practice with information and to direct them to resources, both SPA and other, which will assist them to setup their business. SPA’s Private Speech Pathology Practice Policy and Procedure Manual has been developed for members who are working as private practitioners

The Professional Standards apply to all speech pathologists, from entry to the profession and throughout their career. The Professional Standards and the Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) 2020 Code of Ethics are integrated; they operate in parallel and in a complementary manner. National office advisors and senior advisors are available to support members to use their knowledge, skills and attributes to practise lawfully, safely, ethically and effectively throughout their career. Below are examples of some of the many supports and resources available to help you address individual elements of the Professional Standards.

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