20:64:01:01.  Definitions. 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, 36-31-13, 36-31-14.