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2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 34.1. Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons › Chapter 11. Appraisal Management Companies › 25-34.1-11-15. Registration Fee

Sec. 15. (a) The board shall establish the registration fee to be paid by an appraisal management company seeking registration under this chapter. The amount of the registration fee must be the lesser of:
(1) the amount determined by the board to be sufficient for the administration of appraisal management registrations under this chapter when aggregated with all the registration fees paid by appraisal management companies seeking registration under this chapter; or
(2) five hundred dollars ($500).
(b) Registration fees collected under this section must be deposited in the investigative fund established by IC 25-34.1-8-7.5.
As added by P.L.77-2010, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 34.1. Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons › Chapter 11. Appraisal Management Companies › 25-34.1-11-16. Appraisals; Standards Compliance

Sec. 16. An appraisal management company is responsible for ensuring an appraisal complies with standards established:
(1) in the USPAP; and
(2) by the board.
As added by P.L.77-2010, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 34.1. Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons › Chapter 11. Appraisal Management Companies › 25-34.1-11-17. Disciplinary Sanctions

Sec. 17. (a) An appraisal management company that violates this chapter is subject to disciplinary sanctions under IC 25-1-11-12.
(b) The board may impose a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for each violation of this chapter.
(c) A civil penalty collected under this section must be deposited in the investigative fund established by IC 25-34.1-8-7.5.
As added by P.L.77-2010, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 34.1. Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons › Chapter 11. Appraisal Management Companies › 25-34.1-11-18. Penalty for Failure to Register

Sec. 18. (a) A person who performs appraisal management services without a certificate of registration under this chapter commits a Class A infraction.
(b) The attorney general, the board, or the prosecuting attorney of any county in which a violation occurs may maintain an action in the name of the state to enjoin a person from violating this section.
As added by P.L.77-2010, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 34.1. Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons › Chapter 11. Appraisal Management Companies › 25-34.1-11-19. Authority to Adopt Rules

Sec. 19. The board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 that the board considers necessary or advisable for the administration of this chapter.
As added by P.L.77-2010, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 34.5. Respiratory Care Practitioners › Chapter 1. Definitions › 25-34.5-1-2. "Applicant" Defined

Sec. 2. "Applicant" means a person who applies for licensure as a respiratory care practitioner under this article. The term does not include a practitioner who applies for renewal of the practitioner's license.
As added by P.L.242-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.60-2000, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 34.5. Respiratory Care Practitioners › Chapter 1. Definitions › 25-34.5-1-2.5. "Assessment" Defined

Sec. 2.5. (a) "Assessment" means the evaluation and interpretation of patient data that is the basis for and a prerequisite for making a decision concerning patient care.
(b) The term does not include making a medical diagnosis.
As added by P.L.60-2000, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 34.5. Respiratory Care Practitioners › Chapter 1. Definitions › 25-34.5-1-4.7. "Other Authorized Health Care Professional" Defined

Sec. 4.7. "Other authorized health care professional" means a licensed health care professional whose scope of practice:
(1) includes the task being supervised; and
(2) authorizes the professional to supervise an individual who is not licensed, certified, or registered as a health care professional.
As added by P.L.60-2000, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.288-2001, SEC.12.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 34.5. Respiratory Care Practitioners › Chapter 1. Definitions › 25-34.5-1-6. "Practice of Respiratory Care" Defined

Sec. 6. "Practice of respiratory care" means the allied health specialty designed to aid the supervising physician or osteopath in the treatment, management, diagnostic testing, control, and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system. The term includes the following:
(1) Administration of pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic aids related to the implementation of a treatment, disease prevention, pulmonary rehabilitation, or diagnostic regimen prescribed by and under the direct supervision of a physician licensed under IC 25-22.5 as follows:
(A) Administration of medical gases (except for the purpose of anesthesia), aerosols, and humidification.
(B) Environmental control mechanisms and hyperbaric therapy.
(C) Mechanical or physiological ventilatory support.
(D) Bronchopulmonary hygiene.
(E) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
(F) Maintenance of the natural airway.
(G) Insertion and maintenance of artificial airways.
(H) Specific diagnostic and testing techniques employed in the medical management of patients to assist in diagnosis, monitoring, treatment, and research of pulmonary abnormalities, including measurements of ventilatory volumes, pressures, and flows, collection of specimens of blood and blood gases, expired and inspired gas samples, respiratory secretions, and pulmonary function testing.
(I) Utilization of hemodynamic and other related physiologic measurements to assess the status of the cardiopulmonary system.
(2) Transcription and implementation of the written or verbal orders of a physician.
(3) Observing and monitoring signs and symptoms, general behavior, general physical response to respiratory care treatment and diagnostic testing, including determination of whether the signs, symptoms, reactions, behavior, or general response exhibit abnormal characteristics.
(4) Observing and referring based on abnormalities, protocols, or changes in treatment.
(5) Repairing equipment used in the practice of respiratory care.
As added by P.L.242-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.60-2000, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 34.5. Respiratory Care Practitioners › Chapter 1. Definitions › 25-34.5-1-7. "Practitioner" Defined

Sec. 7. "Practitioner" means a person licensed under this article to engage in the practice of respiratory care.
As added by P.L.242-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.60-2000, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 34.5. Respiratory Care Practitioners › Chapter 1. Definitions › 25-34.5-1-8. "Proximate Supervision" Defined

Sec. 8. "Proximate supervision" means a situation in which an individual is:
(1) responsible for directing the actions of another individual; and
(2) in the facility and is physically close enough to be readily available if needed by the supervised individual.
As added by P.L.60-2000, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 34.5. Respiratory Care Practitioners › Chapter 1. Definitions › 25-34.5-1-9. "Task" Defined

Sec. 9. "Task" means a respiratory care practice that does not:
(1) require specialized knowledge that results from a course of education or training in respiratory care;
(2) pose an unreasonable risk of a negative outcome for the patient; and
(3) involve assessment or making a decision concerning patient care.
As added by P.L.60-2000, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 34.5. Respiratory Care Practitioners › Chapter 2. Respiratory Care Committee; Certification › 25-34.5-2-1. Purpose

Sec. 1. The respiratory care committee is established to assist the board in carrying out this article with regard to the qualifications and examination of respiratory care practitioners.
As added by P.L.242-1989, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 34.5. Respiratory Care Practitioners › Chapter 2. Respiratory Care Committee; Certification › 25-34.5-2-2. Membership

Sec. 2. (a) Subject to IC 25-1-6.5-3, the committee consists of five (5) members to be appointed by the governor as follows:
(1) At least two (2) practitioners.
(2) At least one (1) physician licensed under IC 25-22.5 who is familiar with the practice of respiratory care.
(3) At least one (1) member who:
(A) is a resident of Indiana; and
(B) is not associated with the practice of respiratory care in any way, other than as a consumer.
(b) Each practitioner appointed to the committee must:
(1) be a practitioner meeting the requirements of this article;
(2) have had not less than three (3) years experience in the actual practice of respiratory care immediately preceding appointment; and
(3) be a resident of Indiana and actively engaged in Indiana in the practice of respiratory care while serving as a member of the committee.
As added by P.L.242-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.48-1991, SEC.63; P.L.249-2019, SEC.132.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 34.5. Respiratory Care Practitioners › Chapter 2. Respiratory Care Committee; Certification › 25-34.5-2-3. Terms

Sec. 3. The governor shall make each appointment to the committee as follows:
(1) For an appointment before July 1, 2019, for a term of three (3) years.
(2) For an appointment after June 30, 2019, for a term under IC 25-1-6.5.
As added by P.L.242-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.1-1990, SEC.255; P.L.48-1991, SEC.64; P.L.249-2019, SEC.133.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 34.5. Respiratory Care Practitioners › Chapter 2. Respiratory Care Committee; Certification › 25-34.5-2-4. Removal of Members

Sec. 4. A member of the committee may be removed under IC 25-1-6.5-4.
As added by P.L.242-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.1-1990, SEC.256; P.L.48-1991, SEC.65; P.L.249-2019, SEC.134.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 34.5. Respiratory Care Practitioners › Chapter 2. Respiratory Care Committee; Certification › 25-34.5-2-5. Salaries; Expenses

Sec. 5. Each member of the committee who is not a state employee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). Each member of the committee is entitled to reimbursement for travel 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 budget agency.
As added by P.L.242-1989, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 34.5. Respiratory Care Practitioners › Chapter 2. Respiratory Care Committee; Certification › 25-34.5-2-6. Duties

Sec. 6. The committee shall:
(1) pass upon the qualifications of persons who apply for licensure as respiratory care practitioners;
(2) provide all examinations;
(3) license qualified applicants; and
(4) propose rules concerning the competent practice of respiratory care to the board.
As added by P.L.242-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.60-2000, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 34.5. Respiratory Care Practitioners › Chapter 2. Respiratory Care Committee; Certification › 25-34.5-2-6.1. Rules Regarding Designation of Tasks

Sec. 6.1. The rules proposed under section 6(4) of this chapter and adopted under section 7(l) of this chapter must include, to the extent reasonably ascertainable, a designation of all tasks. The designation of tasks must:
(1) exclude the practices described in section 6.2 of this chapter; and
(2) include the tasks described in section 6.3 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.60-2000, SEC.9.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 34.5. Respiratory Care Practitioners › Chapter 2. Respiratory Care Committee; Certification › 25-34.5-2-6.2. Practices Not Considered Tasks

Sec. 6.2. The following respiratory care practices are not tasks:
(1) Administration of aerosol medication.
(2) Insertion and maintenance of an artificial airway.
(3) Mechanical ventilatory support.
(4) Patient assessment.
(5) Patient education.
As added by P.L.60-2000, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 34.5. Respiratory Care Practitioners › Chapter 2. Respiratory Care Committee; Certification › 25-34.5-2-6.3. Practices Considered Tasks

Sec. 6.3. The following respiratory care practices are tasks:
(1) Cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing, and assembling equipment used in the practice of respiratory care as delegated by a practitioner or other authorized health care professional.
(2) Collecting and reviewing patient data through noninvasive means if the collection and review does not include the individual's interpretation of the clinical significance of the data. Collecting and reviewing patient data includes the following:
(A) Setting up and obtaining an electrocardiogram.
(B) Performing pulse oximetry and reporting to a practitioner or other authorized health care professional in a timely manner.
(3) Setting up a nasal cannula for oxygen therapy and reporting to a practitioner or other authorized health care professional in a timely manner.
(4) Performing incentive spirometry, excluding a patient's initial treatment and education.
(5) Performing cough and deep breath maneuvers.
(6) Maintaining a patient's natural airway by physically manipulating the jaw and neck.
As added by P.L.60-2000, SEC.11.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 34.5. Respiratory Care Practitioners › Chapter 2. Respiratory Care Committee; Certification › 25-34.5-2-6.4. Performance of Tasks by Unlicensed Persons; Oversight by Practitioner

Sec. 6.4. (a) Notwithstanding any other law and except as otherwise provided in this article, to perform the practice of respiratory care other than a task, an individual must be:
(1) a practitioner; or
(2) a licensed, registered, or certified health care professional whose scope of practice includes the respiratory care practice.
(b) An individual who is not a licensed, registered, or certified health care professional may perform a task only:
(1) under the proximate supervision of a practitioner or other authorized health care professional; and
(2) if the individual has demonstrated to the facility that employs or contracts with the individual competency to perform the task.
The facility shall document competency in accordance with licensure, certification, and accreditation standards applicable to the facility.
(c) A practitioner may do the following:
(1) Delegate tasks.
(2) Supervise the performance of tasks.
As added by P.L.60-2000, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.288-2001, SEC.13.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 34.5. Respiratory Care Practitioners › Chapter 2. Respiratory Care Committee; Certification › 25-34.5-2-7. Rules

Sec. 7. The board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 establishing:
(1) standards for the competent practice of respiratory care under the direct supervision of a physician licensed under IC 25-22.5, including a designation of tasks;
(2) fees for the administration of this article; and
(3) standards for the administration of this article;
after considering rules proposed by the committee.
As added by P.L.242-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.48-1991, SEC.66; P.L.60-2000, SEC.13.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 34.5. Respiratory Care Practitioners › Chapter 2. Respiratory Care Committee; Certification › 25-34.5-2-8. Evidence Required From Applicants; Criminal Convictions; Disciplinary Actions; Education Requirements

Sec. 8. (a) Each applicant for licensure as a respiratory care practitioner must present satisfactory evidence that the applicant:
(1) does not have a conviction for:
(A) an act that would constitute a ground for disciplinary sanction under IC 25-1-9; or
(B) a crime that has a direct bearing on the practitioner's ability to practice competently;
(2) has not been the subject of a disciplinary action initiated by the licensing or certification agency of another state or jurisdiction on the grounds that the applicant was unable to practice as a respiratory care practitioner without endangering the public; and
(3) has passed a respiratory care practitioner licensing or certification examination approved by the board.
(b) Each applicant for licensure as a respiratory care practitioner must submit proof to the committee of the applicant's:
(1) graduation from a school or program of respiratory care that meets standards set by the board;
(2) completion of a United States military training program in respiratory care; or
(3) completion of sufficient postsecondary education to be credentialed by a national respiratory care practitioner organization approved by the committee.
(c) At the time of making application, each applicant must pay a fee determined by the board after consideration of a recommendation of the committee.
As added by P.L.242-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.33-1993, SEC.70; P.L.177-1997, SEC.6; P.L.60-2000, SEC.14.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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 shall issue a temporary permit to a person to practice respiratory care or to profess to be a respiratory care practitioner, not more than thirty (30) days after the application is filed and completed, 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; P.L.149-2022, SEC.12.
2023 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 shall issue a license by endorsement, not more than thirty (30) days after the application is filed and completed, 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; P.L.149-2022, SEC.13.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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)(20).
As added by P.L.60-2000, SEC.27. Amended by P.L.11-2023, SEC.87.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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 and IC 25-35.6-5, no person shall practice or represent himself or herself 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; P.L.149-2022, SEC.14.
2023 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.
2023 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. (a) 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.
(b) Before January 1, 2023, the board shall initiate and make every effort to enter into a reciprocity agreement with another state that:
(1) is contiguous to Indiana; and
(2) is not a member of an interstate compact with Indiana concerning speech-language pathology;
that would allow an individual licensed to practice speech-language pathology in Indiana or the other state to practice in the other state under the individual's speech-language pathology license.
As added by P.L.216-2021, SEC.51. Amended by P.L.149-2022, SEC.16.
2023 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.
2023 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. (a) 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.
(b) Before January 1, 2023, the board shall initiate and make every effort to enter into a reciprocity agreement with another state that:
(1) is contiguous to Indiana; and
(2) is not a member of an interstate compact with Indiana concerning audiology;
that would allow an individual licensed to practice audiology in Indiana or the other state to practice in the other state under the individual's audiology license.
As added by P.L.216-2021, SEC.52. Amended by P.L.149-2022, SEC.17.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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. Except as provided in IC 25-35.6-5-14, 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; P.L.149-2022, SEC.18.