For purposes of § 53-9-11.2, a practitioner means:
- (1) A physician licensed in accordance with chapter 36-4;
- (2) A physician assistant licensed in accordance with chapter 36-4A;
- (3) A paramedic or emergency medical technician licensed in accordance with chapter 36-4B;
- (4) A respiratory care practitioner licensed in accordance with chapter 36-4C;
- (5) A chiropractor licensed in accordance with chapter 36-5;
- (6) A dentist licensed in accordance with chapter 36-6A;
- (7) An optometrist licensed in accordance with chapter 36-7;
- (8) A podiatrist licensed in accordance with chapter 36-8;
- (9) A registered nurse authorized to practice in accordance with § 36-9-3;
- (10) A certified registered nurse anesthetist authorized to practice in accordance with § 36-9-3.1;
- (11) A licensed practical nurse authorized to practice in accordance with § 36-9-4;
- (12) A certified nurse practitioner or certified nurse midwife licensed in accordance with chapter 36-9A;
- (13) A certified professional midwife licensed under 36-9C;
- (14) A physical therapist licensed in accordance with chapter 36-10;
- (15) A nutritionist or dietician licensed in accordance with chapter 36-10B;
- (16) A pharmacist licensed in accordance with chapter 36-11;
- (17) An audiologist or hearing aid dispenser licensed in accordance with chapter 36-24;
- (18) A social worker licensed in accordance with chapter 36-26;
- (19) A psychologist licensed in accordance with chapter 36-27A;
- (20) An athletic trainer licensed in accordance with chapter 36-29;
- (21) An occupational therapist licensed in accordance with chapter 36-31;
- (22) A professional counselor or a professional counselor-mental health licensed in accordance with chapter 36-32;
- (23) A marriage and family therapist licensed in accordance with chapter 36-33;
- (24) An addiction and prevention professional licensed or certified in accordance with chapter 36-34;
- (25) A massage therapist licensed in accordance with chapter 36-35;
- (26) A genetic counselor licensed in accordance with chapter 36-36;
- (27) A speech language pathologist licensed in accordance with chapter 36-37; and
- (28) A behavior analyst licensed in accordance with chapter 36-38.
Source: SL 2021, ch 205 , § 2; SL 2023, ch 160 , § 2.