Collects for assessment past and current information relevant to the student's disability and need for specialized instruction, including prescriptions from physicians, reports from teachers, counselors, parents, and nurses, and the results of tests and other instruments used to obtain significant findings as related to the student's communication skills; takes into account the age, maturation, and the linguistic and cultural background of the student. Master's degree in speech and hearing sciences or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that would provide the applicant with the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the work and to meet certification requirements.