South Dakota § 36-10-18 - Definitions.
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§ 36-10-18. Definitions.
Terms used in §§ 36-10-18.1 through 36-10-52 mean:
(1) "Physical therapist," a person who is licensed or has obtained a compact privilege to practice physical therapy;
(2) "Physical therapist assistant," a person who is licensed or has obtained a compact privilege to assist in providing physical therapy under the supervision of a physical therapist; and
(3) "Supervision," the responsibility of a physical therapist to observe, direct, and review the work, records, and practice of a physical therapist assistant permitted by § 36-10-35.7, to ensure that the physical therapist assistant renders good and safe treatment to the patient.
Source: SL 1955, ch 96, § 1; SDC Supp 1960, § 27.09A01; SDCL § 36-10-1; SL 1972, ch 205, § 1; SL 1978, ch 270, § 1; SL 1996, ch 231, § 1; SL 2017, ch 173, § 1; SL 2020, ch 157, § 3; SL 2022, ch 148, § 1; SL 2023, ch 136, § 1.
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