Section 27: Interpretation

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires-
"accepted qualification" means a degree, diploma or other certificate prescribed under section 9 of this Act;
"Board" means the Board set up in respect of the professions of physiotherapy, chiropractor, occupational therapy, osteopathy and speech therapy;
"medical rehabilitation therapist" means any member of the profession;
''Minister'' means the Minister charged with responsibility for matters relating to health;
"profession" means the physiotherapy, chiropractor, occupational therapy, osteopathy or speech therapy profession;
"register" means a register maintained under this Act and "registered" shall be construed accordingly;
"registrar" means the registrar of the Board appointed under section 6 of this Act;
"registration certificate" means a registration certificate issued under section 9 of this Act;
"student" means a person, receiving basic training in any of the professions covered by this Act in an approved training institution.