Section 36-10-18 - Definition of terms.
36-10-18. Definition of terms. Terms used in this chapter mean:
(1) "Board of Examiners," the South Dakota State Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners;
(2) "Physical therapist," a person licensed in this state to practice physical therapy under the provisions of this chapter;
(3) "Physical therapy," the care and services provided by or under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist;
(4) "Physical therapist assistant," a person who is a graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant education program as determined by the board, who has passed a certification examination approved by the board, and who assists in providing physical therapy services under the supervision of a physical therapist;
(5) "Physical therapy committee," the committee provided for in this chapter.
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.