As used in this Chapter, the following terms shall apply unless the context clearly states otherwise:

(1)  “Board” means the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.

(2)  “Clinical exercise physiologist” means a person who, under the direction, approval, and supervision of a licensed physician, formulates, develops, and implements exercise protocols and programs, administers graded exercise tests, and provides education regarding such exercise programs and tests in a cardio pulmonary rehabilitation program to individuals with deficiencies of the cardiovascular system, diabetes, lipid disorders, hypertension, cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, arthritis, renal disease, organ transplant, peripheral vascular disease, and obesity.

(3)  “Exercise protocols and programs” means the intensity, duration, frequency, and mode of activity to improve the cardiovascular system.

(4)  “Licensed physician” means a person who is licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners to practice medicine in the state.

Acts 1995, No. 630, §1.