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IN Code § 25-23.5-3-1.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.5. Occupational Therapists|Chapter 3. Unlawful Practices; Penalty|25-23.5-3-1.5. Referral Requirements; Exceptions

Sec. 1.5. (a) An occupational therapist may provide occupational therapy services to an individual during a period of not more than forty-two (42) calendar days beginning on the day on which the occupational therapist first provides occupational therapy services to the individual.(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), to provide occupational therapy services to an individual after the period referred to in subsection (a), the occupational therapist must obtain a referral from, or act on the order of, one (1) of the following:(1) A physician or osteopathic physician licensed under IC 25-22.5.(2) A podiatrist licensed under IC 25-29.(3) An advanced practice registered nurse licensed under IC 25-23.(4) A psychologist licensed under IC 25-33.(5) A chiropractor licensed under IC 25-10.(6) An optometrist licensed under IC 25-24.(7) A physician assistant licensed under IC 25-27.5.The occupational therapist shall report to the practitioner as specified by the practitioner who provided the referral or order. However, if the practitioner does not specify a reporting requirement, the occupational therapist shall report to the practitioner upon completion or termination of occupational therapy services.(c) An occupational therapist may provide the following services without a referral or order from a health care provider listed in subsection (b)(1) through (b)(7):(1) Ergonomic or home assessment.(2) Injury or illness prevention education and wellness services.(3) Occupational therapy activities provided in an educational setting.(4) Occupational therapy activities that the board determines, after reviewing the recommendations of the committee, are appropriate to be conducted in a community based environment.As added by P.L.197-2007, SEC.66. Amended by P.L.134-2008, SEC.35; P.L.274-2013, SEC.2; P.L.129-2018, SEC.36; P.L.45-2021, SEC.1.
IN Code § 25-23.5-3-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.5. Occupational Therapists|Chapter 3. Unlawful Practices; Penalty|25-23.5-3-2. Violations; Misdemeanor

Sec. 2. A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor.As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.197-2007, SEC.67.
IN Code § 25-23.5-4-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.5. Occupational Therapists|Chapter 4. Occupational Therapy Services and Referrals|25-23.5-4-1. Referrals

Sec. 1. If an occupational therapist performs an evaluation and the evaluation suggests the possibility of a condition that requires medical attention, the occupational therapist shall promptly refer the patient to an individual licensed under IC 25-22.5.As added by P.L.67-2014, SEC.3.
IN Code § 25-23.5-4-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.5. Occupational Therapists|Chapter 4. Occupational Therapy Services and Referrals|25-23.5-4-2. Swallowing Management

Sec. 2. (a) An occupational therapist may assess and manage the pharyngoesophageal phase of swallowing, including instrumental evaluations, only if the occupational therapist has done the following:(1) Obtained continuing competency specific to the assessment and management of swallowing disorders.(2) Demonstrated competencies specific to the evaluation and management of pharyngoesophageal swallowing disorders within the practitioner's service delivery setting and with the specific populations through, at a minimum:(A) professional development or similar advanced training;(B) successful passage of a written test; and(C) demonstrated clinical skills and knowledge.(b) The competencies required under subsection (a)(2) must be annually reviewed and updated.As added by P.L.67-2014, SEC.3.
IN Code § 25-23.5-5-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.5. Occupational Therapists|Chapter 5. Certification; Examinations|25-23.5-5-1. Application; Contents

Sec. 1. (a) A person who applies for a license as an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant must present satisfactory evidence to the committee that the person:(1) does not have a conviction for a crime that has a direct bearing on the person's ability to practice competently;(2) has not been the subject of a disciplinary action by a licensing or certification agency of another state or jurisdiction on the grounds that the person was not able to practice as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant without endangering the public;(3) has:(A) before July 1, 2006, graduated from a school or program of occupational therapy or a program for occupational therapy assistants approved by the board; or(B) after June 30, 2006, graduated:(i) with a master's degree or its equivalent from a school or program of occupational therapy; or(ii) from a program for occupational therapy assistants;approved by the board;(4) has passed an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant licensing examination approved by the board under section 4.5 of this chapter; and(5) has met the clinical experience requirements established by the board.(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), an occupational therapist who received an initial license in occupational therapy before July 1, 2006, is not required to meet the requirements under subsection (a)(3)(B) or (a)(5).As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.33-1993, SEC.33; P.L.197-2007, SEC.68; P.L.197-2011, SEC.95; P.L.67-2014, SEC.4.
IN Code § 25-23.5-5-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.5. Occupational Therapists|Chapter 5. Certification; Examinations|25-23.5-5-2. Application; Supervised Fieldwork Experience

Sec. 2. (a) The board may require a person who applies for a license as an occupational therapist to have successfully completed supervised fieldwork experience arranged and approved by the school or program from which the person graduated.(b) The board may require a person who applies for a license as an occupational therapy assistant to have successfully completed supervised fieldwork experience arranged and approved by the program from which the person graduated.As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.197-2007, SEC.69; P.L.197-2011, SEC.96.
IN Code § 25-23.5-5-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.5. Occupational Therapists|Chapter 5. Certification; Examinations|25-23.5-5-3. Application Fee

Sec. 3. A person applying for a license under this article must pay a fee.As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.197-2007, SEC.70; P.L.197-2011, SEC.97.
IN Code § 25-23.5-5-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.5. Occupational Therapists|Chapter 5. Certification; Examinations|25-23.5-5-4. Examination; Minimum Requirements

Sec. 4. A person who satisfies the requirements of sections 1 through 3 of this chapter may take the examination approved by the board under section 4.5 of this chapter.As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.197-2007, SEC.71.
IN Code § 25-23.5-5-4.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.5. Occupational Therapists|Chapter 5. Certification; Examinations|25-23.5-5-4.5. Board's Duties; Approve Examination; Establish Passing Score

Sec. 4.5. (a) The board shall do the following:(1) Approve a nationally recognized examination for each type of license issued under this article.(2) Establish the passing score necessary to obtain a license under this article.(b) The board may use any part of an examination administered by:(1) the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, or its successor; or(2) another nationally recognized body that provides examination services for occupational therapists, as determined by the committee;as the examination required to obtain a license under this article.As added by P.L.197-2007, SEC.72. Amended by P.L.197-2011, SEC.98.
IN Code § 25-23.5-5-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.5. Occupational Therapists|Chapter 5. Certification; Examinations|25-23.5-5-5. Examinations; Times and Places; Subject Areas

Sec. 5. (a) The committee shall provide for examinations to be given at least two (2) times a year at times and places established by the board.(b) The committee shall provide for examinations that test a person's knowledge of the basic and clinical sciences as they relate to the practice of occupational therapy, occupational therapy theory and procedures, and other subjects the committee considers useful to test a person's fitness to practice as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant.As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.197-2007, SEC.73.
IN Code § 25-23.5-5-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.5. Occupational Therapists|Chapter 5. Certification; Examinations|25-23.5-5-6. Issuing License

Sec. 6. The committee shall issue a license to a person who meets the requirements for a license under this article.As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.197-2007, SEC.74; P.L.197-2011, SEC.99.
IN Code § 25-23.5-5-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.5. Occupational Therapists|Chapter 5. Certification; Examinations|25-23.5-5-7. Refusal to Issue a License; Probationary License

Sec. 7. (a) The committee may refuse to issue a license or may issue a probationary license to a person if:(1) the person has been disciplined by an administrative agency in another jurisdiction; and(2) the committee determines that the violation for which the person was disciplined has a direct bearing on the person's ability to practice occupational therapy as an occupational therapist.(b) The committee may refuse to issue a license or may issue a probationary license to a person if:(1) the person has been disciplined by an administrative agency in another jurisdiction; and(2) the committee determines that the violation for which the person was disciplined has a direct bearing on the person's ability to practice as an occupational therapy assistant.As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.197-2007, SEC.75; P.L.197-2011, SEC.100.
IN Code § 25-23.5-5-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.5. Occupational Therapists|Chapter 5. Certification; Examinations|25-23.5-5-8. Probationary License; Conditions; Removal of Limitations

Sec. 8. (a) If the committee issues a probationary license under section 7 of this chapter, the committee may require the person who holds the probationary license to perform one (1) or more of the following conditions:(1) Report regularly to the committee upon a matter that is the basis for the probation.(2) Limit practice to areas prescribed by the committee.(3) Continue or renew professional education.(4) Engage in community restitution or service without compensation for a number of hours specified by the committee.(b) The committee shall remove a limitation placed on a probationary license if after a hearing the committee finds that the deficiency that caused the limitation has been remedied.As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.32-2000, SEC.14; P.L.197-2007, SEC.76; P.L.197-2011, SEC.101.
IN Code § 25-23.5-5-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.5. Occupational Therapists|Chapter 5. Certification; Examinations|25-23.5-5-9. Expiration of License; Renewal

Sec. 9. (a) A license issued by the committee expires on a date established by the Indiana professional licensing agency under IC 25-1-5-4 in the next even-numbered year following the year in which the license was issued.(b) A person may renew a license by paying a renewal fee on or before the expiration date of the license.(c) If a person fails to pay a renewal fee on or before the expiration date of a license, the license becomes invalid.As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.1-2006, SEC.457; P.L.197-2007, SEC.77; P.L.197-2011, SEC.102.
IN Code § 25-23.5-5-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.5. Occupational Therapists|Chapter 5. Certification; Examinations|25-23.5-5-10. Reinstatement of Invalid License; Renewal

Sec. 10. (a) The committee shall reinstate an invalid license up to three (3) years after the expiration date of the license if the person holding the invalid license meets the requirements under IC 25-1-8-6.(b) If more than three (3) years have elapsed since the date a license expired, the person holding the license may renew the license by satisfying the requirements for renewal established by the board and meeting the requirements under IC 25-1-8-6.As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.269-2001, SEC.19; P.L.197-2007, SEC.78; P.L.197-2011, SEC.103.
IN Code § 25-23.5-5-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.5. Occupational Therapists|Chapter 5. Certification; Examinations|25-23.5-5-11. Temporary Permit; Requirements; Expiration; Renewal

Sec. 11. (a) The committee may issue a temporary permit to a person to engage in the practice of occupational therapy as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant if the person pays a fee and the person:(1) has a valid license or certificate to practice from another state and the person has applied for a license or certificate from the committee;(2) is practicing occupational therapy in a state that does not license or certify occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants but is certified by a national occupational therapy association approved by the board and the person has applied for a license from the committee; or(3) meets all the following requirements:(A) Has graduated from an accredited program.(B) Has completed the fieldwork experience requirement for a license under this article.(C) Is eligible to take the entry level examination.(b) A person with a temporary permit issued under subsection (a)(3) may engage in the practice of occupational therapy as an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant only under the supervision of an occupational therapist licensed under this article.(c) A temporary permit expires the earlier of:(1) the date the person holding the permit is issued a permanent license under this article;(2) the date the committee disapproves the person's license application; or(3) one hundred eighty (180) days after the date the permit is issued.(d) The committee may renew a temporary permit if the person holding the permit was scheduled to take the next examination and the person:(1) did not take the examination; and(2) shows good cause for not taking the examination.(e) A permit renewed under subsection (d) 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.238-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.48-1991, SEC.42; P.L.197-2007, SEC.79; P.L.197-2011, SEC.104.
IN Code § 25-23.5-5-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.5. Occupational Therapists|Chapter 5. Certification; Examinations|25-23.5-5-12. Notice of Retirement From Practice

Sec. 12. (a) A person who is licensed under this article shall notify the committee in writing when the person retires from practice.(b) Upon receipt of the notice, the committee shall:(1) record the fact the person is retired; and(2) release the person from further payment of renewal fees.As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.197-2007, SEC.80; P.L.197-2011, SEC.105.
IN Code § 25-23.5-5-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.5. Occupational Therapists|Chapter 5. Certification; Examinations|25-23.5-5-13. Surrender of License; Reinstatement

Sec. 13. (a) If a person surrenders a license to the committee, the committee may reinstate the license upon written request by the person.(b) If the committee reinstates a license, the committee may impose conditions on the license appropriate to the reinstatement.(c) A person may not surrender a license without written approval by the committee if a disciplinary proceeding under this article is pending against the person.As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.197-2007, SEC.81; P.L.197-2011, SEC.106.
IN Code § 25-23.5-5-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.5. Occupational Therapists|Chapter 5. Certification; Examinations|25-23.5-5-14. Exemption From Examination Requirement

Sec. 14. A person who applies for a license under this article may be exempted by the committee from the examination requirement under section 6 of this chapter if the person:(1) is licensed or certified to practice occupational therapy as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant in another state; or(2) is practicing occupational therapy in a state that does not license or certify occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants and is certified by a national occupational therapy association approved by the board;and is otherwise qualified under sections 1 through 3 of this chapter and pays an additional fee.As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.197-2007, SEC.82; P.L.197-2011, SEC.107.
IN Code § 25-23.5-5-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.5. Occupational Therapists|Chapter 5. Certification; Examinations|25-23.5-5-15. Graduate of Educational Program in Foreign Country; License Requirements

Sec. 15. The committee may issue a license to a person who has graduated as an occupational therapist or issue a license to a person who has graduated as an occupational therapy assistant from an educational program in a foreign country if the person:(1) graduated from an educational program approved by the board;(2) does not have a conviction for:(A) an act that would constitute a ground for a disciplinary sanction under IC 25-1-9; or(B) a crime that has a direct bearing on the person's ability to practice competently;(3) has not been the subject of a disciplinary action initiated by a licensing agency of another state or jurisdiction on the ground that the person was not able to practice occupational therapy as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant without endangering the public;(4) passes the examination required under this chapter; and(5) pays a fee.As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.197-2007, SEC.83; P.L.197-2011, SEC.108.
IN Code § 25-23.6-1-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 1. Definitions|25-23.6-1-1. Application of Definitions

Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this article.As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9.
IN Code § 25-23.6-1-1.2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 1. Definitions|25-23.6-1-1.2. "Addiction Counseling Experience"

Sec. 1.2. "Addiction counseling experience" refers to a time during which an applicant provides addiction counseling services directly to clients diagnosed with a substance use disorder, including treatment of clients, and at least fifty percent (50%) of the time consists of providing addiction counseling services directly to clients diagnosed with a substance use disorder.As added by P.L.122-2009, SEC.10.
IN Code § 25-23.6-1-1.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 1. Definitions|25-23.6-1-1.5. "Appraisal"

Sec. 1.5. "Appraisal" means the use or administration of career and occupational instruments, adaptive behavioral and symptoms screening checklists, and inventories of interests and preferences that are administered for the purpose of counseling persons to cope with or adapt to changing life situations that are due to problems in living. The term includes the use of marital, relational, communicational, parent and child, and family systems assessment instruments.As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.197-2007, SEC.84.
IN Code § 25-23.6-1-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 1. Definitions|25-23.6-1-2. "Board"

Sec. 2. "Board" refers to the behavioral health and human services licensing board.As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-1997, SEC.13; P.L.122-2009, SEC.11.
IN Code § 25-23.6-1-2.6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 1. Definitions|25-23.6-1-2.6. "Clinical Addiction Counseling Experience"

Sec. 2.6. "Clinical addiction counseling experience" refers to a time during which an applicant provides clinical services, including evaluation and treatment of clients, and at least fifty percent (50%) of the time consists of providing addiction counseling services directly to clients diagnosed with a substance use disorder.As added by P.L.122-2009, SEC.12.
IN Code § 25-23.6-1-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 1. Definitions|25-23.6-1-3. "Clinical Social Worker"

Sec. 3. "Clinical social worker" means an individual who is licensed under IC 25-23.6-5.As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-1997, SEC.15; P.L.122-2009, SEC.13.
IN Code § 25-23.6-1-3.3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 1. Definitions|25-23.6-1-3.3. "Clinical Social Work Experience"

Sec. 3.3. "Clinical social work experience" means a period of time during which an applicant provides clinical services, including evaluation and treatment of clients, in which at least fifty percent (50%) of the time consists of providing counseling services directly to clients.As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.16.
IN Code § 25-23.6-1-3.6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 1. Definitions|25-23.6-1-3.6. "Counseling"

Sec. 3.6. "Counseling" means techniques used to help individuals learn how to solve problems and make decisions related to personal growth, vocational, family, social, and other interpersonal concerns.As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.17.
IN Code § 25-23.6-1-3.8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 1. Definitions|25-23.6-1-3.8. "Counselor"

Sec. 3.8. Except as provided in IC 25-23.6-7-5, "counselor" refers to a social worker, a clinical social worker, a marriage and family therapist, a mental health counselor, an addiction counselor, or a clinical addiction counselor who is licensed under this article.As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.122-2009, SEC.14.