36-37-6. Nonmedical endoscopy.
Any person who is licensed as a speech-language pathologist in South Dakota may perform assessment, treatment, and procedures related to speech, voice, resonance, and swallowing function using nonmedical endoscopy as long as the person has received training and is competent to perform these procedures. A licensed speech-language pathologist shall have protocols in place for emergency medical backup when performing procedures using an endoscope.
Source: SL 2012, ch 196, ยง6.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 36 - Professions and Occupations
Chapter 37 - Speech-Language Pathologists
Section 36-37-1 - Definitions.
Section 36-37-2 - Practice of speech-language pathology defined.
Section 36-37-3 - License to practice speech-language pathology required--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 36-37-5 - Activities not restricted by chapter.
Section 36-37-6 - Nonmedical endoscopy.
Section 36-37-7 - Telepractice.
Section 36-37-8 - Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology.
Section 36-37-9 - Terms of board members--Vacancy--Removal.
Section 36-37-10 - Meetings of board--Quorum.
Section 36-37-11 - Compensation of members.
Section 36-37-12 - Powers and duties of board.
Section 36-37-13 - Moneys collected and payments by board.
Section 36-37-14 - Requirements for licensure.
Section 36-37-17 - Provisional licenses.
Section 36-37-18 - Speech-language pathology assistant licenses.
Section 36-37-20 - Supervision of assistant by licensed speech-language pathologist.
Section 36-37-21 - Disciplinary actions.
Section 36-37-22 - Reinstatement of suspended or revoked license.
Section 36-37-23 - Actions constituting misconduct.