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IN Code § 25-34.5-2-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 34.5. Respiratory Care Practitioners|Chapter 2. Respiratory Care Committee; Certification|25-34.5-2-9. License; Expiration

Sec. 9. (a) Except as provided in section 11 of this chapter, the committee shall issue a license to each applicant who:(1) successfully passes the examination provided in section 12 of this chapter; and(2) meets the requirements of section 8 of this chapter.(b) Subject to IC 25-1-2-6(e), a license issued under this section expires on the last day of the regular renewal cycle established under IC 25-1-5-4.As added by P.L.242-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.48-1991, SEC.67; P.L.60-2000, SEC.15; P.L.177-2015, SEC.75.
IN Code § 25-34.5-2-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 34.5. Respiratory Care Practitioners|Chapter 2. Respiratory Care Committee; Certification|25-34.5-2-10. Renewal of License; Reinstatement of Invalid Certificates

Sec. 10. (a) The committee shall, under IC 25-1-2, renew every two (2) years the license of a practitioner who:(1) meets the continuing education requirements established by rule by the board; and(2) pays the fee set by the board.(b) If a practitioner does not renew the practitioner's license before its expiration, the practitioner's license becomes invalid without action taken by the committee. A license that becomes invalid under this subsection may be reinstated by the committee up to three (3) years after its invalidation if the practitioner who holds an invalid license meets the requirements under IC 25-1-8-6.(c) If a license that becomes invalid under subsection (b) is not reinstated by the committee within three (3) years of its invalidation, the holder of the invalid license may be required by the committee to take an examination for competence before the committee will reinstate the license.(d) The board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 establishing requirements for reinstatement of an invalid license after consideration of a recommendation of the committee.(e) The board shall accept continuing education courses in the following areas toward fulfillment of the requirements of subsection (a):(1) Management of the practice of respiratory care.(2) Courses concerning the practice of respiratory care that enable individuals to teach continuing education courses for respiratory care practitioners.(3) The practice of respiratory care.As added by P.L.242-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.60-2000, SEC.16; P.L.269-2001, SEC.30.
IN Code § 25-34.5-2-10.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 34.5. Respiratory Care Practitioners|Chapter 2. Respiratory Care Committee; Certification|25-34.5-2-10.1. Temporary Permits

Sec. 10.1. (a) The committee may issue a temporary permit to a person to practice respiratory care or to profess to be a respiratory care practitioner if the person pays a fee and:(1) has:(A) a valid license or certificate to practice from another state; and(B) applied for a license from the committee;(2) is practicing in a state that does not license or certify respiratory care practitioners but is credentialed by a national respiratory care practitioner association approved by the committee, and the person has applied for a license from the committee; or(3) has:(A) been approved by the committee to take the next examination; and(B) graduated from a school or program approved by the committee.(b) A temporary permit expires the earlier of:(1) the date the person holding the permit is issued a license under this article; or(2) the date the committee disapproves the person's license application.(c) The committee may renew a temporary permit if the person holding the permit was scheduled to take the next examination and:(1) did not take the examination; and(2) shows good cause for not taking the examination.(d) A permit renewed under subsection (c) expires on the date the person holding the permit receives the results from the next examination given after the permit was issued.As added by P.L.48-1991, SEC.68. Amended by P.L.60-2000, SEC.17.
IN Code § 25-34.5-2-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 34.5. Respiratory Care Practitioners|Chapter 2. Respiratory Care Committee; Certification|25-34.5-2-11. Issuance of License by Endorsement; Waiver of Education Requirements

Sec. 11. (a) The committee may issue a license by endorsement to a person who:(1) presents satisfactory evidence to the committee that the person holds:(A) a license or certification to practice respiratory care in:(i) another state; or(ii) a jurisdiction of Canada; or(B) credentials issued by a national respiratory care practitioner organization approved by the committee;(2) meets the requirements of section 8 of this chapter; and(3) pays a fee determined by the board after consideration of a recommendation of the committee.(b) If the applicant presents satisfactory evidence that the applicant has actively engaged in the practice of respiratory care that included actual patient care:(1) in another jurisdiction;(2) under the supervision of a physician licensed in that jurisdiction; and(3) for at least ten (10) of the previous fifteen (15) years preceding the date of application;the committee may waive the education requirements under subsection (a)(2) and section 8(b) of this chapter if the committee determines that the applicant has sufficient knowledge and experience.As added by P.L.242-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.177-1997, SEC.7; P.L.60-2000, SEC.18.
IN Code § 25-34.5-2-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 34.5. Respiratory Care Practitioners|Chapter 2. Respiratory Care Committee; Certification|25-34.5-2-12. Examinations; Contents; Reexamination

Sec. 12. (a) Examinations of applicants for licensure under this article shall be held at least semiannually on dates set by the board.(b) An examination under this section must include a written examination that tests the following:(1) The applicant's knowledge of the basic and clinical sciences as they relate to the practice of respiratory care.(2) Other subjects that the committee considers useful to test an applicant's fitness to practice respiratory care.(c) An otherwise qualified applicant who fails an examination and is refused licensure may take another scheduled examination upon payment of an additional fee set by the board under rules adopted under section 7 of this chapter.As added by P.L.242-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.60-2000, SEC.19.
IN Code § 25-34.5-2-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 34.5. Respiratory Care Practitioners|Chapter 2. Respiratory Care Committee; Certification|25-34.5-2-13. Utilization of Testing Services

Sec. 13. The committee may utilize the services of a testing company to prepare, conduct, and score examinations.As added by P.L.242-1989, SEC.1.
IN Code § 25-34.5-3-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 34.5. Respiratory Care Practitioners|Chapter 3. Violations and Sanctions|25-34.5-3-1. Representations by Unlicensed Persons

Sec. 1. A person may not:(1) practice respiratory care;(2) profess to be a respiratory care practitioner;(3) use the title "respiratory care practitioner"; or(4) use any initials, words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that the person is a respiratory care practitioner licensed under this article;unless the person is licensed under this article.As added by P.L.242-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.48-1991, SEC.69; P.L.60-2000, SEC.21.
IN Code § 25-34.5-3-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 34.5. Respiratory Care Practitioners|Chapter 3. Violations and Sanctions|25-34.5-3-2. Criminal Charges

Sec. 2. A person who violates this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor. In addition to any other penalty imposed for a violation of this chapter, the board may, in the name of the state of Indiana through the attorney general, petition a circuit or superior court to enjoin the person who is violating this chapter from practicing respiratory care in violation of this chapter.As added by P.L.242-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.60-2000, SEC.22.
IN Code § 25-34.5-3-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 34.5. Respiratory Care Practitioners|Chapter 3. Violations and Sanctions|25-34.5-3-3. Practice of Health Care Professionals Not Affected

Sec. 3. This article does not prohibit a licensed, registered, or certified health care professional from practicing within the scope of the health care professional's license, registration, or certification.As added by P.L.60-2000, SEC.23.
IN Code § 25-34.5-3-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 34.5. Respiratory Care Practitioners|Chapter 3. Violations and Sanctions|25-34.5-3-4. Examination Requirement for Practice by Health Care Nonprofessional

Sec. 4. Except as provided in IC 25-34.5-2-6.4(a), an individual who is not licensed, registered, or certified as a health care professional may perform a respiratory care practice only when the individual passes an examination covering the practice that is offered by a testing body approved by the committee.As added by P.L.60-2000, SEC.24.
IN Code § 25-34.5-3-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 34.5. Respiratory Care Practitioners|Chapter 3. Violations and Sanctions|25-34.5-3-5. Conditions for Operation of Equipment by Health Care Nonprofessional

Sec. 5. An individual who is not licensed, registered, or certified as a health care professional may deliver, set up, calibrate, and demonstrate the mechanical operation of respiratory care equipment in a residential setting only when the following conditions are met:(1) The individual's employer documents that the individual has obtained adequate training and demonstrated competence under the supervision of a practitioner or other licensed, registered, or certified health care professional.(2) The individual does not teach, administer, or practice respiratory care.(3) The individual does not attach the respiratory care equipment to the patient or instruct the patient, the patient's family, or the patient's caregiver on the equipment's clinical use as a treatment device.(4) All instructions to the patient, family, or caregiver regarding the clinical use of the equipment, patient monitoring, patient assessment, or other procedures designed to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment are performed by a practitioner or other licensed, registered, or certified health care professional.As added by P.L.60-2000, SEC.25.
IN Code § 25-34.5-3-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 34.5. Respiratory Care Practitioners|Chapter 3. Violations and Sanctions|25-34.5-3-6. Performing Cpr; Repairing Equipment

Sec. 6. This article does not prohibit an individual who is not licensed as a respiratory care practitioner from doing any of the following:(1) Performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.(2) Repairing equipment used in the practice of respiratory care.As added by P.L.60-2000, SEC.26.
IN Code § 25-34.5-3-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 34.5. Respiratory Care Practitioners|Chapter 3. Violations and Sanctions|25-34.5-3-7. Employee Acting Under Supervision of Physician Not Affected

Sec. 7. This article does not affect the applicability of IC 25-22.5-1-2(a)(19).As added by P.L.60-2000, SEC.27.
IN Code § 25-34.5-3-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 34.5. Respiratory Care Practitioners|Chapter 3. Violations and Sanctions|25-34.5-3-8. Laboratory Tests by Nonpractitioner

Sec. 8. This article does not prohibit an individual who is not a practitioner from performing laboratory tests in a clinical laboratory holding a federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) certificate or a CLIA certificate of accreditation if the individual satisfies the specified federal qualification standards.As added by P.L.60-2000, SEC.28.
IN Code § 25-35.6-1-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 35.6. Speech Pathologists and Audiologists|Chapter 1. General Provisions|25-35.6-1-1. Declaration of Policy

Sec. 1. It is declared to be a policy of the state of Indiana that in order to:(1) safeguard the public health, safety, and welfare;(2) protect the public from being misled by incompetent, unscrupulous, and unauthorized persons and from unprofessional conduct on the part of qualified speech-language pathologists and audiologists; and(3) help assure the availability of the highest possible quality speech-language pathology and audiology services to a person with a communication disability of this state;it is necessary to provide regulatory authority over persons offering speech-language pathology and audiology services to the public.Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.262, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.149-1987, SEC.103; P.L.23-1993, SEC.152.
IN Code § 25-35.6-1-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 35.6. Speech Pathologists and Audiologists|Chapter 1. General Provisions|25-35.6-1-2. Definitions

Sec. 2. (a) As used in this article, "board" means the speech-language pathology and audiology board established by this article.(b) As used in this article, "person" means any individual, organization, or corporate body, except that only an individual may be licensed under this article.(c) As used in this article, "speech-language pathologist" means an individual who practices speech-language pathology and who presents himself to the public by any title or description of services incorporating the words speech pathologist, speech-language pathologist, speech therapist, speech-language specialist, teacher of communication disorders, speech correctionist, speech clinician, language pathologist, language therapist, logopedist, communicologist, voice therapist, voice pathologist, or any similar title or description of service.(d) As used in this article, "speech-language pathology" means the application of nonmedical and nonsurgical principles, methods, and procedures for the following:(1) The prevention, evaluation, habilitation, rehabilitation, instruction, and research of communication and swallowing disorders.(2) The elective modification of communication behaviors.(3) The enhancement of communication, including the use of augmentative or alternate communication strategies.(e) As used in this article, "audiologist" means an individual who practices audiology and who presents himself to the public by any title or description of services incorporating the words audiologist, hearing clinician, hearing therapist, hearing specialist, audiometrist, vestibular specialist, or any similar title or description of service.(f) As used in this article, "audiology" means the application of nonmedical and nonsurgical principles, methods, and procedures of prevention, evaluation, habilitation, rehabilitation, instruction, and research of disorders of hearing, auditory function, and vestibular function.(g) As used in this article, "support personnel" means individuals who meet the qualifications which the board shall establish for the following:(1) Speech-language pathology aide.(2) Speech-language pathology associate.(3) Speech-language pathology assistant.(h) As used in this article, "audiology assistant" means an individual who:(1) is not licensed as an audiologist under this article;(2) meets qualifications which the board may establish; and(3) provides specific services under the direction and supervision of a licensed audiologist.(i) As used in this article, "clinical fellowship" means a supervised professional experience.(j) As used in this article, "direct supervision" means onsite observation and guidance while an assigned evaluation or therapeutic activity is being performed.Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.262, SEC.1; Acts 1974, P.L.1, SEC.11. As amended by P.L.149-1987, SEC.104; P.L.212-2005, SEC.63.
IN Code § 25-35.6-1-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 35.6. Speech Pathologists and Audiologists|Chapter 1. General Provisions|25-35.6-1-3. Persons and Practices Affected

Sec. 3. (a) Licensure shall be granted either in speech-language pathology or audiology independently. A person may be licensed in both areas if the person meets the respective qualifications.(b) Except as provided in sections 5.5 and 6.5 of this chapter, no person shall practice or represent himself as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist in this state unless the person is licensed in accordance with the provisions of this article.Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.262, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.149-1987, SEC.105; P.L.216-2021, SEC.49.
IN Code § 25-35.6-1-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 35.6. Speech Pathologists and Audiologists|Chapter 1. General Provisions|25-35.6-1-5. Eligibility for Licensure and Registration

Sec. 5. To be eligible for licensure by the board as a speech-language pathologist or registration as a speech-language pathology aide, a speech-language pathology associate, or a speech-language pathology assistant, a person must satisfy the following:(1) Not have been convicted of a crime that has a direct bearing on the person's ability to practice competently.(2) For licensure as a speech-language pathologist:(A) possess at least a master's degree or its equivalent in the area of speech-language pathology from an educational institution recognized by the board; and(B) submit evidence of:(i) a national certification in speech-language pathology that is approved by the board; or(ii) satisfaction of the academic and clinical experience requirements necessary for licensure as defined in the rules of the board.(3) For registration as a speech-language pathology aide, possess at least a high school degree or its equivalent.(4) For registration as a speech-language pathology associate, possess at least an associate degree in speech-language pathology.(5) For registration as a speech-language pathology assistant, possess at least a bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology.Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.262, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.267; Acts 1982, P.L.113, SEC.84; P.L.250-1985, SEC.2; P.L.149-1987, SEC.107; P.L.33-1993, SEC.71; P.L.212-2005, SEC.65.
IN Code § 25-35.6-1-5.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 35.6. Speech Pathologists and Audiologists|Chapter 1. General Provisions|25-35.6-1-5.5. Reciprocity Agreement; Authorized to Practice Speech-Language Pathology

Sec. 5.5. An individual may practice speech-language pathology in Indiana under a license to practice speech-language pathology issued by a state that has entered into a reciprocity agreement with the board under which an individual licensed to practice speech-language pathology in Indiana is authorized to practice speech-language pathology in the other state under the individual's Indiana speech-language pathology license.As added by P.L.216-2021, SEC.51.
IN Code § 25-35.6-1-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 35.6. Speech Pathologists and Audiologists|Chapter 1. General Provisions|25-35.6-1-6. Initial License; Audiologist

Sec. 6. To be eligible for an initial license by the board as an audiologist, an individual must satisfy the following:(1) Not have been convicted of a crime that has a direct bearing on the individual's ability to practice competently.(2) Possess a doctoral degree from an accredited educational program recognized by the board.(3) Submit evidence of:(A) a national certification in audiology that is approved by the board; or(B) satisfaction of the academic and clinical experience requirements necessary for licensure as defined in the rules of the board.As added by P.L.212-2005, SEC.66.
IN Code § 25-35.6-1-6.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 35.6. Speech Pathologists and Audiologists|Chapter 1. General Provisions|25-35.6-1-6.5. Reciprocity Agreement; Authorized to Practice Audiology

Sec. 6.5. An individual may practice audiology in Indiana under a license to practice audiology issued by a state that has entered into a reciprocity agreement with the board under which an individual licensed to practice audiology in Indiana is authorized to practice audiology in the other state under the individual's Indiana audiology license.As added by P.L.216-2021, SEC.52.
IN Code § 25-35.6-1-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 35.6. Speech Pathologists and Audiologists|Chapter 1. General Provisions|25-35.6-1-8. Adopting Rules Defining Support Personnel Role; Qualifications to Supervise

Sec. 8. (a) The board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to define the role of support personnel, including the following:(1) Supervisory responsibilities of the speech-language pathologist.(2) Ratio of support personnel to speech-language pathologists.(3) Scope of duties and restrictions of responsibilities for each type of support personnel.(4) Frequency, duration, and documentation of supervision.(5) Education and training required to perform services.(6) Procedures for renewing registration and terminating duties.(b) A speech-language pathologist must meet the following qualifications to supervise speech-language pathology support personnel:(1) Hold a current license as a speech-language pathologist issued by the board.(2) Except for an individual who:(A) before September 1, 1990, completed all the course work and obtained all the experience required to receive a life license from the department of education; and(B) was issued a life license by the department of education;hold a certificate of clinical competence in speech-language pathology or its equivalent issued by a nationally recognized association for speech-language and hearing.(c) Speech-language pathology support personnel may provide support services only under the supervision of a speech-language pathologist.As added by P.L.212-2005, SEC.68. Amended by P.L.197-2007, SEC.91; P.L.226-2011, SEC.21.
IN Code § 25-35.6-1-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 35.6. Speech Pathologists and Audiologists|Chapter 1. General Provisions|25-35.6-1-9. Patient Referral; Supervision of Certain Procedures

Sec. 9. (a) If a speech-language pathologist performs an evaluation and the evaluation suggests the possibility of a condition that requires medical attention, the speech-language pathologist shall promptly refer the patient to an individual licensed under IC 25-22.5.(b) A speech-language pathologist shall perform instrumental procedures using rigid or flexible endoscopes only under the authorization and general supervision of an individual licensed under IC 25-22.5.As added by P.L.212-2005, SEC.69.
IN Code § 25-35.6-1-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 35.6. Speech Pathologists and Audiologists|Chapter 1. General Provisions|25-35.6-1-10. Patient Referral

Sec. 10. (a) If an audiologist performs an evaluation and the evaluation suggests the possibility of a condition that requires medical attention, the audiologist shall promptly refer the patient to an individual licensed under IC 25-22.5.(b) An audiologist shall administer tests of vestibular function only to patients who have been referred by an individual licensed under IC 25-22.5.As added by P.L.212-2005, SEC.70.
IN Code § 25-35.6-1-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 35.6. Speech Pathologists and Audiologists|Chapter 1. General Provisions|25-35.6-1-11. Swallowing Management

Sec. 11. A speech-language pathologist may assess and manage the pharyngoesophageal phase of swallowing, including instrumental evaluations, only if the speech-language pathologist has demonstrated competencies specific to the evaluation and management of pharyngoesophageal swallowing disorders through the successful passage of a written test.As added by P.L.67-2014, SEC.5.