South Dakota § 36-10-18 Definitions.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 36-10-18 — Definitions.

South Dakota § 36-10-18

Title 36PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

Ch. 36-8PHYSICAL THERAPISTS

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Bluebook

S.D. Codified Laws § 36-10-18 (2026).

Text

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.

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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.

Legislative History

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.