HB1223

Revises occupational therapy practice scope in South Dakota.

The bill revises the scope of practice for occupational therapy in South Dakota. It amends the education and supervised fieldwork requirements for occupational therapists and assistants. It also updates the certification process for applying physical agent modalities and instrument-assisted modalities. The bill defines terms such as "occupational therapy," "occupational therapist," and "occupational therapy assistant." It specifies the evaluation and treatment techniques used in occupational therapy, including activities of daily living skills, orthotic devices, and sensory integration.