The board may utilize the annotations and opinions included in the Statement of Ethics and Professional Conduct of the American Association for Respiratory Care as guidance in determining whether a licensee has violated professional ethical standards and conduct.

Source: 41 SDR 180, effective May 21, 2015.

General Authority: SDCL 36-4C-14.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-4C-15 , 36-4C-18.