# S.D. Codified Laws § 36-10-18: Definitions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C10_S36-10-18

## Section

- **Citation:** S.D. Codified Laws § 36-10-18
- **Heading:** Definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** South Dakota
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SD Code / Title 36 / Chapter 10 / Section 36-10-18

## 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.

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; SL 2017, ch 173, § 1; SL 2020, ch 157, § 3; SL 2022, ch 148, § 1; SL 2023, ch 136, § 1.

## Nearby sections

- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-10-18 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C10_S36-10-18.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-10-18.1 Practice of physical therapy--Description](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C10_S36-10-18.1.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-10-18.3 State Board of Physical Therapy--Creation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C10_S36-10-18.3.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-10-18.4 State Board of Physical Therapy--Membership](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C10_S36-10-18.4.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-10-18.5 State Board of Physical Therapy--Terms--Vacancy](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C10_S36-10-18.5.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-10-18.6 State Board of Physical Therapy--Member removal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C10_S36-10-18.6.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-10-18.7 State Board of Physical Therapy--Officers--Meetings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C10_S36-10-18.7.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-10-18.8 State Board of Physical Therapy--Compensation--Reimbursement for expenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C10_S36-10-18.8.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-10-18.9 State Board of Physical Therapy--Board member immunity](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C10_S36-10-18.9.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-10-24 Unlicensed practice or use of title as misdemeanor](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C10_S36-10-24.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-10-25 Other practitioners--Scope of practice](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C10_S36-10-25.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-10-26 Prior licensees deemed licensed](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C10_S36-10-26.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-10-27 Application for licensure--Fee--Promulgation of rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C10_S36-10-27.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-10-27.1 Criminal background check](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C10_S36-10-27.1.md)

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