S.D. Codified Laws § 36-10-18

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 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.

SDCL 36-10-18

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.

Amended by S.L. 2023, ch. 136,s. 1, eff. 7/1/2023.

Amended by S.L. 2022, ch. 148,s. 1, eff. 7/1/2022.

Amended by S.L. 2020, ch. 157,s. 3, eff. 7/1/2020.

Amended by S.L. 2017, ch. 173,s. 1, eff. 7/1/2017.