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IN Code § 25-35.6-1-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 35.6. Speech Pathologists and Audiologists|Chapter 1. General Provisions|25-35.6-1-12. Information About Telecoil and Audio Frequency Induction Loop Systems

Sec. 12. Before fitting or dispensing a hearing aid, an audiologist shall provide oral and written information explaining telecoil and audio frequency induction loop systems, how they operate, and their uses, including increasing access to telephones and assistive listening systems that comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.), any amendments and regulations relating to the Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (28 CFR 35.101 et seq. and 28 CFR 36.101 et seq.).As added by P.L.200-2019, SEC.3.
IN Code § 25-35.6-2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 35.6. Speech Pathologists and Audiologists|Chapter 2. Creation of Board|25-35.6-2-1. Establishment; Members; Appointment; Term; Meetings; Quorum

Sec. 1. (a) There is established the speech-language pathology and audiology board.(b) The board shall be comprised of five (5) members, who shall be appointed by the governor. Subject to IC 25-1-6.5-3, four (4) board members shall have been residents of this state for at least one (1) year immediately preceding their appointment and shall have been engaged in rendering services to the public, teaching, or research in speech-language pathology or audiology for at least five (5) years immediately preceding their appointment. At least two (2) board members shall be speech-language pathologists and at least two (2) shall be audiologists. Subject to IC 25-1-6.5-3, the fifth member of the board, to represent the general public, shall be a resident of this state who has never been associated with speech-language pathology or audiology in any way other than as a consumer. Except for the member representing the general public, all board members shall at all times be holders of active and valid licenses for the practice of speech-language pathology or audiology in this state.(c) A member may be removed under IC 25-1-6.5-4.(d) Appointments shall be:(1) for members appointed before July 1, 2019, for a three year term; and(2) for members appointed after June 30, 2019, for a term under IC 25-1-6.5.(e) The governor may consider, but shall not be bound to accept, recommendations for board membership made by a statewide association for speech-language and hearing. A statewide association for speech-language and hearing may submit to the governor its recommendations for board membership not less than sixty (60) days after a vacancy. In the event of a mid-term vacancy, such association may make recommendations for filling such vacancy.(f) At the first meeting of the board each year, members shall elect a chairperson for the subsequent twelve (12) month period. Further meetings may be convened at the call of the chairperson or the written request of any two (2) board members. All meetings of the board shall be open to the public, except that the board may hold closed sessions to prepare, approve, grade, or administer examinations or, upon request of an applicant who fails an examination, to prepare a response indicating any reason for the applicant's failure. All meetings of the board must be held in Indiana.(g) A quorum of the board consists of a majority of the appointed members. A majority of the quorum may transact business.Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.262, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.266; P.L.250-1985, SEC.3; P.L.149-1987, SEC.108; P.L.168-2016, SEC.9; P.L.249-2019, SEC.135.
IN Code § 25-35.6-2-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 35.6. Speech Pathologists and Audiologists|Chapter 2. Creation of Board|25-35.6-2-2. Functions of Board

Sec. 2. (a) The board:(1) shall administer, coordinate, and enforce this article;(2) shall evaluate the qualifications and supervise the examinations of applicants for licensure under this article;(3) may issue subpoenas, examine witnesses, and administer oaths; and(4) shall, at its discretion, investigate allegations of practices violating this article, subject to IC 25-1-7.(b) The board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 relating to professional conduct commensurate with the policy of this article, including rules that establish standards for the competent practice of speech-language pathology and audiology. Following their adoption, the rules govern and control the professional conduct of every person who holds a license to practice speech-language pathology or audiology in this state.(c) The board shall conduct the hearings and keep the records and minutes necessary for the orderly dispatch of its functions. The board shall have notice provided to the appropriate persons in a manner it considers appropriate of the times and places of all hearings authorized by this subsection. Approval by a majority of a quorum of the board is required for any action to be taken in actions for revocation or suspension of a license issued under this article.(d) The board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to:(1) administer or enforce this article;(2) register persons in the process of fulfilling the clinical experience required for a license under this article;(3) establish fees in accordance with IC 25-1-8-2; and(4) register speech-language pathology assistants, associates, and aides and establish rules governing the duties of assistants, associates, and aides.(e) The conferral or enumeration of specific powers elsewhere in this article shall not be construed as a limitation of the general functions conferred by this section.Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.262, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1977, P.L.172, SEC.52; Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.268; P.L.250-1985, SEC.4; P.L.149-1987, SEC.109; P.L.212-2005, SEC.71.
IN Code § 25-35.6-2-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 35.6. Speech Pathologists and Audiologists|Chapter 2. Creation of Board|25-35.6-2-3. Administrative Provisions

Sec. 3. (a) The board may utilize employees provided by the Indiana professional licensing agency as necessary.(b) The board shall adopt a seal by which it shall authenticate its proceedings. Copies of the proceedings, records, and acts of the board, and certificates purporting to relate the facts concerning such proceedings, records, and acts, that are signed by the chairman or the executive secretary and authenticated by the seal, shall be prima facie evidence in all courts of this state.(c) Under no circumstances shall the total amount of expenditures incurred by the board exceed the amount of the fees collected as provided in this chapter.Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.262, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.269; P.L.250-1985, SEC.5; P.L.169-1985, SEC.96; P.L.149-1987, SEC.110; P.L.249-2019, SEC.136.
IN Code § 25-35.6-2-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 35.6. Speech Pathologists and Audiologists|Chapter 2. Creation of Board|25-35.6-2-4. Reimbursement for Expenses

Sec. 4. Each member of the board is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). Such a member is also entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties, as provided in the state travel policies and procedures established by the department of administration and approved by the state budget agency.Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.262, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.250-1985, SEC.6.
IN Code § 25-35.6-3-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 35.6. Speech Pathologists and Audiologists|Chapter 3. Regulation of Speech Pathologists and Audiologists|25-35.6-3-1. Application for Examination

Sec. 1. (a) A person eligible for licensure under IC 25-35.6-1-5 and desirous of licensure shall make application for examination to the board at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of examination, upon a form and in such a manner as the board shall prescribe.(b) Any application shall be accompanied by the fee prescribed by the board by rule.(c) A person who fails an examination may make application for reexamination if the person again meets the requirements of subsections (a) and (b).Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.262, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.149-1987, SEC.111.
IN Code § 25-35.6-3-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 35.6. Speech Pathologists and Audiologists|Chapter 3. Regulation of Speech Pathologists and Audiologists|25-35.6-3-2. Examination for License

Sec. 2. (a) Each applicant for licensure under this article shall be examined in writing. Standards for acceptable performance shall be established by the board.(b) Applicants for licensure shall be examined at a time and place and under such supervision as the board may determine. Examinations shall be given at such places within this state as the board may determine at least twice each year, and the board shall make public, in a manner it considers appropriate, notice of such examinations at least sixty (60) days prior to their administration, and shall have all individual examination applicants notified of the time and place of their administration.(c) The board may examine in whatever theoretical or applied fields of speech-language pathology and audiology it considers appropriate and may examine with regard to a person's professional skills and judgment in the utilization of speech-language pathology or audiology techniques and methods.(d) The board shall maintain a record of all examination scores.Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.262, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.270; P.L.149-1987, SEC.112.
IN Code § 25-35.6-3-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 35.6. Speech Pathologists and Audiologists|Chapter 3. Regulation of Speech Pathologists and Audiologists|25-35.6-3-3. Waiver of Examination

Sec. 3. (a) The board shall issue a license in speech-language pathology or audiology to any applicant who:(1) presents proof of:(A) current licensure in speech-language pathology or audiology in another state, including the District of Columbia or a territory of the United States, under professional standards that the board considers to be at least equivalent to those set forth in this article at the time that the license was issued in the other state or territory; or(B) practice as a speech-language pathologist or an audiologist under the authority and supervision of an agency of the federal government; and(2) meets any other requirements that the board establishes by rule.(b) The board may waive the examination and grant licensure to any person certified as clinically competent by a nationally recognized association for speech-language and hearing in the area for which such person is applying for licensure.Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.262, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.154, SEC.123; P.L.250-1985, SEC.7; P.L.149-1987, SEC.113; P.L.212-2005, SEC.72.
IN Code § 25-35.6-3-3.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 35.6. Speech Pathologists and Audiologists|Chapter 3. Regulation of Speech Pathologists and Audiologists|25-35.6-3-3.5. Provisional License

Sec. 3.5. The board may issue a provisional license in audiology to an individual who meets the requirements that the board establishes by rule.As added by P.L.212-2005, SEC.73.
IN Code § 25-35.6-3-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 35.6. Speech Pathologists and Audiologists|Chapter 3. Regulation of Speech Pathologists and Audiologists|25-35.6-3-4. Issuance of License

Sec. 4. (a) The board shall issue a license to any person who meets the requirements of this article and who pays to the board the initial license fee prescribed by the board by rule.(b) A license issued under this article is valid until the next renewal date described under section 6 of this chapter.Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.262, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.149-1987, SEC.114; P.L.48-1991, SEC.70.
IN Code § 25-35.6-3-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 35.6. Speech Pathologists and Audiologists|Chapter 3. Regulation of Speech Pathologists and Audiologists|25-35.6-3-6. Renewal of License

Sec. 6. (a) Subject to IC 25-1-2-6(e), licenses issued under this article expire, if not renewed, on the date established by the licensing agency under IC 25-1-5-4.(b) Every person licensed under this article shall pay a fee for renewal of the person's license before the date established by the licensing agency.(c) If the holder of a license fails to renew the license on or before the date specified by the licensing agency, the license may be reinstated by the board if the holder of the license, not later than three (3) years after the expiration of the license, meets the requirements of IC 25-1-8-6(c).(d) If a license has been expired for more than three (3) years, the license may be reinstated by the board if the holder meets the requirements for reinstatement under IC 25-1-8-6(d).(e) A suspended license is subject to expiration and may be renewed or reinstated as provided in this section, but a renewal or reinstatement shall not entitle the licensee, while the license remains suspended and until it is reinstated, to engage in the licensed activity, or in any other conduct or activity in violation of the order or judgment by which the license was suspended.Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.262, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.272; P.L.250-1985, SEC.9; P.L.149-1987, SEC.116; P.L.48-1991, SEC.71; P.L.269-2001, SEC.31; P.L.105-2008, SEC.64; P.L.177-2015, SEC.76.
IN Code § 25-35.6-3-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 35.6. Speech Pathologists and Audiologists|Chapter 3. Regulation of Speech Pathologists and Audiologists|25-35.6-3-7. Fees

Sec. 7. Any fees required by this article shall be established by the board by rule and collected by the Indiana professional licensing agency under IC 25-1-8-2.Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.262, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.250-1985, SEC.10; P.L.149-1987, SEC.117; P.L.1-2006, SEC.481.
IN Code § 25-35.6-3-8.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 35.6. Speech Pathologists and Audiologists|Chapter 3. Regulation of Speech Pathologists and Audiologists|25-35.6-3-8.1. Availability of License or Registration; Services Performed by Support Personnel

Sec. 8.1. (a) Each individual licensed under this article and each individual registered as a speech-language pathology aide, a speech-language pathology associate, or a speech-language pathology assistant shall make the license or registration, or an official duplicate of the license or registration, available when the individual practices speech-language pathology or audiology or provides support services.(b) Before support personnel may provide services, the speech-language pathologist shall ensure that prior written notification is provided to the recipient of the services that services are to be provided in whole or in part by support personnel.As added by P.L.212-2005, SEC.74.
IN Code § 25-35.6-3-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 35.6. Speech Pathologists and Audiologists|Chapter 3. Regulation of Speech Pathologists and Audiologists|25-35.6-3-9. Continuing Professional Education

Sec. 9. The board shall, by appropriate rule, provide for the continuing professional education of persons subject to this article.Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.262, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.149-1987, SEC.118.
IN Code § 25-35.6-3-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 35.6. Speech Pathologists and Audiologists|Chapter 3. Regulation of Speech Pathologists and Audiologists|25-35.6-3-10. Violations

Sec. 10. A person who violates this article commits a Class B misdemeanor.Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.262, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.2560.
IN Code § 25-35.6-4-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 35.6. Speech Pathologists and Audiologists|Chapter 4. Unlawful Practices|25-35.6-4-1. Sale, Leasing, or Rental of Hearing AIDS to Be Done by Hearing Aid Dealer or Audiologist; Penalty

Sec. 1. (a) This section does not apply to a prescription or order by a person who:(1) is licensed, certified, registered, or regulated by a board listed in IC 25-1-9-1; and(2) has authority to issue a prescription or order for a hearing aid.(b) A person may not sell, lease, or rent a hearing aid (as defined in IC 25-20-1-1) in Indiana unless the hearing aid has been fitted in person by any of the following:(1) A hearing aid dealer who has been issued a certificate of registration under IC 25-20.(2) An audiologist who is licensed under this article.(c) A person who violates this section commits a Class B infraction.As added by P.L.178-2014, SEC.4.
IN Code § 25-36.1-1-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 36.1. Certified Surgical Technologists|Chapter 1. Penalty for Activity by Noncertified Individuals|25-36.1-1-1. Certified Surgical Technologist

Sec. 1. An individual may not:(1) profess to be a certified surgical technologist; or(2) use the initials "CST" or any other words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that the individual is a certified surgical technologist;unless the individual holds and maintains the Certified Surgical Technologist Credential administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).As added by P.L.36-2007, SEC.1.
IN Code § 25-36.1-1-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 36.1. Certified Surgical Technologists|Chapter 1. Penalty for Activity by Noncertified Individuals|25-36.1-1-2. Violations

Sec. 2. An individual who knowingly, recklessly, or intentionally violates this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor.As added by P.L.36-2007, SEC.1.
IN Code § 25-36.1-2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 36.1. Certified Surgical Technologists|Chapter 2. Practicing Surgical Technology|25-36.1-2-1. "Health Care Facility"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "health care facility" means the following:(1) A hospital that is licensed under IC 16-21-2.(2) An ambulatory outpatient surgical center licensed under IC 16-21-2.(3) A birthing center licensed under IC 16-21-2.(4) An abortion clinic licensed under IC 16-21-2.As added by P.L.97-2009, SEC.1.
IN Code § 25-36.1-2-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 36.1. Certified Surgical Technologists|Chapter 2. Practicing Surgical Technology|25-36.1-2-2. "Operating Room Circulator"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "operating room circulator" means an individual who is:(1) licensed as a registered nurse under IC 25-23;(2) educated, trained, and experienced in perioperative nursing, as determined by the health care facility; and(3) responsible for coordinating all nursing care, patient safety needs, and needs of the surgical team in the operating room during a surgical procedure.As added by P.L.97-2009, SEC.1.
IN Code § 25-36.1-2-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 36.1. Certified Surgical Technologists|Chapter 2. Practicing Surgical Technology|25-36.1-2-3. "Surgical Technology"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "surgical technology" means intraoperative surgical patient care that involves the following:(1) Preparing the operating room for surgical procedures by:(A) ensuring that surgical equipment is functioning properly and safely; and(B) preparing sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment using sterile technique.(2) Anticipating the needs of the surgical team based on knowledge of human anatomy and pathophysiology relating to the surgical patient and the patient's surgical procedure.(3) Performing tasks in an operating room setting in the sterile field, including the following:(A) Passing supplies, equipment, or instruments.(B) Suctioning or sponging an operative site.(C) Preparing and cutting suture material.(D) Transferring and irrigating with fluids.(E) Transferring, without administering, drugs within the sterile field.(F) Handling specimens.(G) Holding retractors.(H) Assisting in counting sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments with an operating room circulator as allowed under section 6 of this chapter.As added by P.L.97-2009, SEC.1.
IN Code § 25-36.1-2-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 36.1. Certified Surgical Technologists|Chapter 2. Practicing Surgical Technology|25-36.1-2-4. Licensed Practitioners Acting Within Scope of Practice Not Prohibited

Sec. 4. This chapter does not prohibit a licensed practitioner from performing surgical technology functions if the practitioner is acting within the scope of the practitioner's license.As added by P.L.97-2009, SEC.1.
IN Code § 25-36.1-2-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 36.1. Certified Surgical Technologists|Chapter 2. Practicing Surgical Technology|25-36.1-2-5. Requirements to Practice Surgical Technology in a Health Care Facility

Sec. 5. (a) Except as provided in section 4 of this chapter, an individual may not practice surgical technology in a health care facility unless the individual meets one (1) of the following requirements:(1) Is certified under IC 25-36.1-1.(2) Has completed a surgical technology program provided by the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard, or the commissioned corps of the United States Public Health Service.(3) Provides evidence to the health care facility that the individual was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before July 1, 2009.(4) Is performing duties related to the individual's employment by the federal government.(5) Is practicing surgical technology during the twelve (12) month period immediately following the completion of a degree from an accredited school of surgical technology.(6) Has the appropriate abilities, as determined by the health care facility.(b) An individual who is:(1) described in subsection (a)(1), (a)(2), or (a)(3); and(2) practicing surgical technology in a health care facility;annually shall complete fifteen (15) hours of continuing education concerning surgical technology in order to continue practicing surgical technology.(c) An individual who wants to practice surgical technology in a health care facility is responsible for establishing to the satisfaction of the health care facility that the individual has complied with this section.(d) An individual practicing surgical technology in a health care facility is responsible for immediately notifying in writing the governing body of the health care facility, or the governing body's designee, of any changes in the individual's compliance with this section.(e) A health care facility shall maintain copies of any written documentation provided by the individual to the health care facility under subsection (c) or (d) to show compliance with this section.(f) This chapter does not require a health care facility to permit an individual described in subsection (a) to perform surgical technology services at the health care facility.As added by P.L.97-2009, SEC.1.
IN Code § 25-36.1-2-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 36.1. Certified Surgical Technologists|Chapter 2. Practicing Surgical Technology|25-36.1-2-6. Assistance to an Operating Room Circulator Requirements; Presence of Operating Room Circulator

Sec. 6. (a) An individual described in section 5(a) of this chapter may assist an operating room circulator in performing circulating duties if the individual:(1) has the necessary education, training, and experience, as determined by the health care facility; and(2) is:(A) assigned to perform the tasks by the health care facility; and(B) supervised;by the operating room circulator.(b) An operating room circulator that is being assisted by an individual described in section 5(a) of this chapter shall be present in the operating room for the duration of the surgical procedure. However, the operating room circulator may leave the operating room for short periods of time as prescribed by the health care facility's policies.As added by P.L.97-2009, SEC.1.