Words defined in SDCL 36-31 have the same meaning when used in this article. In addition, terms used in this article mean:
- (1) "Applicant," a person applying to the board for any purpose relating to that person's licensure by the board;
- (2) "Direct supervision," the physical presence of an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant in the immediate room when remediative tasks are being performed by an occupational therapy aide;
- (3) . "Supervision," the treatment of a patient by an occupational therapy assistant in the presence of an occupational therapist. For purposes of this subdivision, "presence" means in-person presence or presence by telecommunications.
Source: 14 SDR 72, effective November 23, 1987 ; 48 SDR 108, effective May 4, 2022 .
General Authority: SDCL 36-31-13 .
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-31-1 , 36-31-4 , 36-31-5 , 36-31-6 , 36-31-1 3, 36-31-1 4.
Prior versions effective: 1987-11-23.