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2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 26. Pharmacists, Pharmacies, Drug Stores › Chapter 25. Hormonal Contraceptives › 25-26-25-7. Appointment Not Required

Sec. 7. A pharmacist may not require a woman to schedule an appointment with the pharmacist for the prescribing or dispensing of a hormonal contraceptive patch or self-administered hormonal contraceptive.
As added by P.L.154-2023, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 26. Pharmacists, Pharmacies, Drug Stores › Chapter 25. Hormonal Contraceptives › 25-26-25-8. Contraindication; Objection on Ethical, Moral, or Religious Grounds

Sec. 8. (a) A pharmacist is not required to prescribe or dispense a hormonal contraceptive patch or self-administered hormonal contraceptive to a woman if the pharmacist:
(1) believes that the hormonal contraceptive patch or self-administered hormonal contraceptive is contraindicated; or
(2) objects on ethical, moral, or religious grounds.
(b) An individual who is a pharmacy technician, pharmacy technician in training, pharmacist student, or pharmacist intern is not required to dispense a hormonal contraceptive patch or self-administered hormonal contraceptive to a woman if the individual objects on ethical, moral, or religious grounds.
As added by P.L.154-2023, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 26. Pharmacists, Pharmacies, Drug Stores › Chapter 25. Hormonal Contraceptives › 25-26-25-9. Prohibition on Prescribing a Drug Intended to Cause an Abortion; Revocation of License

Sec. 9. (a) Notwithstanding IC 25-1-9, the board shall revoke the license of a pharmacist if, after appropriate notice and an opportunity for a hearing, the attorney general proves by a preponderance of the evidence that the pharmacist knowingly or intentionally prescribed a drug under this chapter that is intended to cause an abortion.
(b) A pharmacist who knowingly or intentionally prescribes a drug under this chapter that is intended to cause an abortion commits a Level 5 felony.
As added by P.L.154-2023, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 26. Pharmacists, Pharmacies, Drug Stores › Chapter 26. Prescription Drug Donation Repository Program › 25-26-26-1. Use of Samples; Restriction on Resale; Wholesale Drug Distributor License Not Required

Sec. 1. (a) Nothing in this chapter restricts the use of samples by a physician or other person legally authorized to prescribe drugs under state and federal law during the course of the physician's or other person's duties at an eligible entity.
(b) Nothing in this chapter authorizes the resale of prescription drugs by any person.
(c) Nothing in this chapter requires a:
(1) central repository;
(2) local repository; or
(3) person who donates, transfers, or receives a prescription drug under this chapter;
to have a license as a wholesale drug distributor.
As added by P.L.208-2023, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 26. Pharmacists, Pharmacies, Drug Stores › Chapter 26. Prescription Drug Donation Repository Program › 25-26-26-2. "Board"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "board" means the Indiana board of pharmacy (IC 25-26-13-3).
As added by P.L.208-2023, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 26. Pharmacists, Pharmacies, Drug Stores › Chapter 26. Prescription Drug Donation Repository Program › 25-26-26-3. "Eligible Entity"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "eligible entity" means any of the following:
(1) A physician's office.
(2) A hospital licensed under IC 16-21.
(3) A health clinic, including the following:
(A) A federally qualified health center as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1396d(l)(2)(B).
(B) A rural health clinic described in section 42 U.S.C. 1396d(l)(1).
(4) A nonprofit health clinic that provides medical care to patients who are indigent, uninsured, underinsured, or unable to pay for the services.
(5) A charitable organization that is exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code that has as its primary purpose the sponsorship or support of programs designed to improve the quality, awareness, and availability of medical services to individuals.
(6) A health facility licensed under IC 16-28.
(7) A pharmacy that has a permit issued under IC 25-26-13.
As added by P.L.208-2023, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 26. Pharmacists, Pharmacies, Drug Stores › Chapter 26. Prescription Drug Donation Repository Program › 25-26-26-4. "Eligible Recipient"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "eligible recipient" means an individual who:
(1) is a resident of the state of Indiana;
(2) has an income that is below two hundred percent (200%) of the federal poverty level, as defined by the most recently revised poverty income guidelines published by the federal Department of Health and Human Services; and
(3) is either:
(A) uninsured and has no third party prescription drug reimbursement coverage; or
(B) underinsured and has no active third party prescription drug reimbursement coverage for the drug prescribed.
As added by P.L.208-2023, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 26. Pharmacists, Pharmacies, Drug Stores › Chapter 26. Prescription Drug Donation Repository Program › 25-26-26-5. "Pharmacy"

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "pharmacy" has the meaning set forth in IC 25-26-13-2.
As added by P.L.208-2023, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 26. Pharmacists, Pharmacies, Drug Stores › Chapter 26. Prescription Drug Donation Repository Program › 25-26-26-6. "Practitioner"

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "practitioner" means any of the following:
(1) A physician licensed under IC 25-22.5.
(2) A dentist licensed to practice dentistry under IC 25-14.
(3) A podiatrist licensed to practice podiatric medicine under IC 25-29.
(4) A pharmacist licensed under IC 25-26-13.
(5) An optometrist who is:
(A) licensed to practice optometry in Indiana; and
(B) certified under IC 25-24-3.
(6) An advanced practice registered nurse who meets the requirements of IC 25-23-1-19.5.
(7) A physician assistant licensed under IC 25-27.5 who is delegated prescriptive authority under IC 25-27.5-5-6.
As added by P.L.208-2023, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 26. Pharmacists, Pharmacies, Drug Stores › Chapter 26. Prescription Drug Donation Repository Program › 25-26-26-7. "Prescription Drug"

Sec. 7. (a) As used in this chapter, "prescription drug" means a drug, as defined in IC 25-26-13-2, that requires a prescription before being dispensed or administered to a patient.
(b) The term does not include:
(1) an abortion inducing drug (as defined in IC 16-18-2-1.6); or
(2) controlled substances (as defined in IC 35-48-1-9).
As added by P.L.208-2023, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 26. Pharmacists, Pharmacies, Drug Stores › Chapter 26. Prescription Drug Donation Repository Program › 25-26-26-8. "Program"

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "program" refers to the prescription drug donation repository program established by section 10 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.208-2023, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 26. Pharmacists, Pharmacies, Drug Stores › Chapter 26. Prescription Drug Donation Repository Program › 25-26-26-9. "Supplies"

Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, "supplies" means the supplies necessary to administer the donated prescription drugs.
As added by P.L.208-2023, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 26. Pharmacists, Pharmacies, Drug Stores › Chapter 26. Prescription Drug Donation Repository Program › 25-26-26-10. Program Established; Implementation and Administration; Central Repository

Sec. 10. (a) The prescription drug donation repository program is established. The program allows a person to donate prescription drugs and supplies to a central repository or local repository for use by an individual who is an eligible recipient.
(b) The board (IC 25-26-13-3) shall administer and maintain the program.
(c) The board may establish a central repository that accepts donated prescription drugs and supplies, conducts a safety inspection of the prescription drugs, and ships donated prescription drugs and supplies to a local repository.
(d) The board may contract with a third party to implement and administer the program.
As added by P.L.208-2023, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 26. Pharmacists, Pharmacies, Drug Stores › Chapter 26. Prescription Drug Donation Repository Program › 25-26-26-11. Participation in Program; Application; Requirements

Sec. 11. (a) An eligible entity may apply to the board or a third party that has contracted with the board under section 10(d) of this chapter to participate as a local repository in the program. The board or a third party shall approve or deny the eligible entity's application to participate as a local repository.
(b) Donations of prescription drugs and supplies under the program may be made on the premises of the central repository or a local repository.
(c) A local repository must meet the following requirements:
(1) Comply with all laws applicable to the storage and distribution of prescription drugs.
(2) Provide to the board the name, street address, and telephone number of the eligible entity approved by the board or third party to participate as a local repository, and any state license or registration number issued to the eligible entity, including the name of the issuing agency or board.
(3) The name and telephone number of the responsible practitioner who is employed by or under contract with the eligible entity.
(4) A statement, signed and dated by the responsible practitioner, indicating that the eligible entity meets the eligibility requirements under this chapter.
As added by P.L.208-2023, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 26. Pharmacists, Pharmacies, Drug Stores › Chapter 26. Prescription Drug Donation Repository Program › 25-26-26-12. Withdrawing or Rescinding Participation in Program

Sec. 12. (a) A local repository may withdraw from participation in the program at any time by providing written notice to the board.
(b) The board or a third party contracting with the board under section 10(d) of this chapter may rescind a local repository's participation in the program under this chapter for cause.
As added by P.L.208-2023, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 26. Pharmacists, Pharmacies, Drug Stores › Chapter 26. Prescription Drug Donation Repository Program › 25-26-26-13. Eligibility; Determination Whether Prescription Drugs or Supplies Meet Requirements

Sec. 13. Any individual who is at least eighteen (18) years of age may donate legally obtained prescription drugs or supplies to the central repository or a local repository. A practitioner who is employed by or under contract with the central repository or local repository shall determine whether the prescription drugs or supplies meet the requirements of this chapter.
As added by P.L.208-2023, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 26. Pharmacists, Pharmacies, Drug Stores › Chapter 26. Prescription Drug Donation Repository Program › 25-26-26-15. Handling Fee

Sec. 15. The central repository or a local repository may charge an individual who receives a prescription drug or supplies a handling fee that may not exceed the lesser of twenty-five dollars ($25) or the repository's cost of providing the drug or supplies including the following:
(1) The current and anticipated costs of educating eligible donors.
(2) Providing technical support to participating donors.
(3) Shipping and handling, labor, storage, licensing, utilities, advertising, technology, supplies, and equipment.
As added by P.L.208-2023, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 26. Pharmacists, Pharmacies, Drug Stores › Chapter 26. Prescription Drug Donation Repository Program › 25-26-26-16. Transferring or Receiving Prescription Drugs or Supplies; Indiana Department of Health Authority

Sec. 16. (a) The central repository or a local repository:
(1) that receives prescription drugs or supplies may transfer the prescription drugs or supplies to:
(A) the central repository or a local repository for use in the program; or
(B) a central repository or local repository located in another state; and
(2) may receive prescription drugs or supplies from a central repository or local repository located in another state.
(b) The Indiana department of health may receive prescription drugs or supplies directly from a prescription drug donation repository contractor and may distribute the prescription drugs and supplies through practitioners licensed to dispense prescription drugs and supplies to an eligible recipient.
(c) The Indiana department of health may receive and distribute the prescription drugs or supplies under this section during or in preparation for a state of disaster emergency proclaimed by the governor or during or in preparation for a public health emergency.
As added by P.L.208-2023, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 26. Pharmacists, Pharmacies, Drug Stores › Chapter 26. Prescription Drug Donation Repository Program › 25-26-26-17. Drugs or Supplies Required to Be Dispensed by Pharmacist or Prescribing Practitioner or Practitioner's Authorized Agent

Sec. 17. The prescription drugs or supplies that are prescribed by a practitioner for use by an eligible recipient must be dispensed by:
(1) a pharmacist; or
(2) the prescribing practitioner or the practitioner's authorized agent.
As added by P.L.208-2023, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 26. Pharmacists, Pharmacies, Drug Stores › Chapter 26. Prescription Drug Donation Repository Program › 25-26-26-18. Required Conditions to Receive Prescription Drugs or Supplies

Sec. 18. An individual may receive prescription drugs or supplies under the program if the following conditions are met:
(1) The prescription drugs or supplies are prescribed for the individual by a practitioner.
(2) The individual attests that the individual is an eligible recipient.
(3) The individual acknowledges that the drugs may have been donated and consents to a waiver releasing the central or local repository from any liability for injury, death, or loss to a person or property related to the donation, acceptance, distribution, or dispensing of the donated prescription drug, unless the person's acts or omissions were not performed reasonably and in good faith.
As added by P.L.208-2023, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 26. Pharmacists, Pharmacies, Drug Stores › Chapter 26. Prescription Drug Donation Repository Program › 25-26-26-19. Resale Prohibited; Dispensed Prescription Drugs Ineligible for Reimbursement

Sec. 19. (a) A prescription drug or supplies donated under this chapter may not be resold.
(b) A prescription drug dispensed through the program is not eligible for reimbursement under a medical assistance program.
As added by P.L.208-2023, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 26. Pharmacists, Pharmacies, Drug Stores › Chapter 26. Prescription Drug Donation Repository Program › 25-26-26-20. Recalled Prescription Drugs

Sec. 20. (a) If a person who donates prescription drugs under this chapter to the central repository or a local repository receives a notice that a prescription drug has been recalled, the person shall inform the central repository or local repository of the recall.
(b) If the central repository or local repository receives a recall notification under this chapter, the central repository or local repository shall perform a uniform destruction of all of the recalled prescription drugs in the central repository or local repository. However, a prescription drug may be retained if the drug has an affixed lot number to exclude it from the recall.
As added by P.L.208-2023, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 26. Pharmacists, Pharmacies, Drug Stores › Chapter 26. Prescription Drug Donation Repository Program › 25-26-26-21. Program Participation of Out-of-State Entities

Sec. 21. (a) An entity that participates in a drug donation or repository program in another state may participate in the program.
(b) If the entity under subsection (a) is a pharmacy that is licensed in another state, the pharmacy may dispense donated prescription drugs and supplies to residents of Indiana.
(c) The central repository or a local repository may donate or transfer prescription drugs and supplies to an out-of-state entity that participates in a drug donation or repository program in another state if the drug donation program or repository program in that state allows for the donation or transfer of prescription drugs and supplies to the central repository or a local repository located in Indiana.
(d) Notwithstanding any other law, an out-of-state entity that participates in the program is required to comply with the laws and rules of Indiana, unless the law or rule is in conflict with a law or rule in the state where the entity is located.
As added by P.L.208-2023, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 26. Pharmacists, Pharmacies, Drug Stores › Chapter 26. Prescription Drug Donation Repository Program › 25-26-26-22. Immunity; Discipline

Sec. 22. (a) As used in this section, "person" refers to the following:
(1) The board, including the employees, agents, or volunteers of the board.
(2) An individual who has donated a prescription drug in accordance with this chapter.
(3) A central repository or a local repository.
(4) An eligible entity participating in the prescription drug donation repository program under this chapter.
(5) A practitioner participating in the prescription drug donation repository program under this chapter.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (d), a drug manufacturer acting in good faith is immune from civil or criminal liability for an injury, death, or loss relating to the donation, acceptance, or dispensing of a prescription drug manufactured by the drug manufacturer that is donated under this chapter, including liability for failure to transfer or communicate product or consumer information or the expiration date of the donated prescription drug.
(c) Except as provided in subsection (d), a person acting in good faith is immune from civil or criminal liability for an act or omission concerning the donation, acceptance, inspection, or dispensing of a prescription drug in the prescription drug donation repository program under this chapter.
(d) The immunity provided in subsection (b) or subsection (c) does not apply to gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.
(e) A person who is immune under this section is not subject to professional discipline by the board regulating the person's profession for an act or omission subject to the immunity.
As added by P.L.208-2023, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 26. Pharmacists, Pharmacies, Drug Stores › Chapter 26. Prescription Drug Donation Repository Program › 25-26-26-23. No Requirement to Accept Donated Drugs

Sec. 23. Nothing in this chapter requires a central repository or local repository to accept any donated drug.
As added by P.L.208-2023, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 27. Physical Therapists › Chapter 1. Regulation of Physical Therapists › 25-27-1-2.5. Evaluations and Treatment Without Referral; Exceptions; Testing Certification

Sec. 2.5. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a physical therapist may evaluate and treat an individual during a period not to exceed forty-two (42) calendar days beginning with the date of the initiation of treatment without a referral from a provider described in section 2(b) of this chapter. However, if the individual needs additional treatment from the physical therapist after forty-two (42) calendar days, the physical therapist shall obtain a referral from the individual's provider, as described in section 2(b) of this chapter.
(b) A physical therapist may not perform spinal manipulation of the spinal column or the vertebral column unless:
(1) the physical therapist is acting on the order or referral of a physician, an osteopathic physician, or a chiropractor; and
(2) the referring physician, osteopathic physician, or chiropractor has examined the patient before issuing the order or referral.
(c) A physical therapist who conducts testing using electrophysiologic or electrodiagnostic testing must obtain and maintain the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties Clinical Electrophysiologic Specialist Certification.
As added by P.L.98-2013, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.160-2019, SEC.11.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 27. Physical Therapists › Chapter 1. Regulation of Physical Therapists › 25-27-1-3. Repealed

Formerly: Acts 1957, c.198, s.3. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.154, SEC.86. Repealed by P.L.150-1986, SEC.14.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 27. Physical Therapists › Chapter 1. Regulation of Physical Therapists › 25-27-1-3.1. Practice of Certain Occupations or Professions and First Aid Not Prohibited

Sec. 3.1. This chapter does not prohibit any of the following:
(1) The practice of any occupation or profession for which a person is licensed, certified, or registered in Indiana by a state agency. The persons who are exempted by this subdivision include persons licensed, certified, or registered to practice osteopathic medicine, chiropractic, or podiatric medicine.
(2) The practice of any health care occupation or profession by a person who is practicing within the scope of the person's education and experience.
(3) The performance of any first aid procedure incidental to a person's employment or volunteer duties.
(4) The performance of an emergency first aid procedure by any person.
(5) Except as provided in section 2(a)(3) of this chapter, the provision of the following by a chiropractor licensed under IC 25-10:
(A) Physical therapy modality services.
(B) Physical rehabilitation services.
(C) Therapeutic procedures.
(D) Tests and measurements.
(E) Therapeutic devices.
(F) Physiotherapy, as included in the chiropractic licensure examination.
However, nothing in this section allows a person to claim or imply that the person is a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant unless the person is a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant.
As added by P.L.150-1986, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.160-2019, SEC.12.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 27. Physical Therapists › Chapter 1. Regulation of Physical Therapists › 25-27-1-3.3. Exempt Persons

Sec. 3.3. The following persons are exempt from the licensure or certification requirements of this article:
(1) A person in an entry level professional education program approved by the board who is satisfying supervised clinical education requirements related to the person's physical therapist education while under onsite supervision of a physical therapist.
(2) A physical therapist who is practicing in the armed forces of the United States, United States Public Health Service, or United States Department of Veterans Affairs under federal regulations for jurisdiction licensure of health care providers. However, if the person, while federally employed as a physical therapist, engages in the practice of physical therapy outside the course and scope of federal employment, the person must obtain a license under this chapter.
(3) A physical therapist who is licensed in another state or credentialed to practice physical therapy in another country, if the person is teaching, demonstrating, or providing physical therapy services in connection with an educational seminar. However, the exemption under this subdivision may not exceed sixty (60) days in a calendar year.
(4) A physical therapist who is licensed in another state or credentialed in another country if the person by contract or employment is providing physical therapy to patients affiliated with or employed by established athletic teams, athletic organizations, or performing arts companies temporarily practicing, competing, or performing in Indiana. However, the exemption under this subdivision may not exceed sixty (60) days in a calendar year.
(5) A physical therapist who is licensed in another state and who provides physical therapy during a declared local or national disaster or emergency. However, the exemption may not exceed sixty (60) days following the declaration of the emergency. To be eligible for the exemption the physical therapist must notify the board of the person's intent to practice.
(6) A physical therapist licensed in another state who is forced to leave the person's residence or place of employment due to a declared local or national disaster or emergency and due to the displacement seeks to practice physical therapy. However, the exemption may not exceed sixty (60) days following the declaration of the emergency. To be eligible for the exemption the physical therapist must notify the board of the person's intent to practice.
(7) A physical therapist assistant who is licensed or certified in another state and assisting a physical therapist engaged specifically in activities related to subdivision (2), (3), (4), (5), or (6).
As added by P.L.160-2019, SEC.13.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 27. Physical Therapists › Chapter 1. Regulation of Physical Therapists › 25-27-1-3.5. Sharp Debridement Referral

Sec. 3.5. A physical therapist may not perform sharp debridement unless the physical therapist is acting on the order or referral of a:
(1) physician or osteopath licensed under IC 25-22.5; or
(2) podiatrist licensed under IC 25-29.
As added by P.L.98-2013, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 27. Physical Therapists › Chapter 1. Regulation of Physical Therapists › 25-27-1-4. Indiana Board of Physical Therapy

Sec. 4. (a) There is created the Indiana board of physical therapy. Subject to IC 25-1-6.5-3, the board is comprised of the following:
(1) Three (3) physical therapists.
(2) One (1) physical therapist assistant.
(3) One (1) member who is a resident of the state and who is not associated with physical therapy in any way, other than as a consumer.
(b) The governor shall make each appointment before July 1, 2019, for a term of three (3) years.
(c) The governor shall make each appointment after June 30, 2019, under IC 25-1-6.5.
(d) Each physical therapist and physical therapist assistant appointed must:
(1) have an unrestricted license or certificate issued under this chapter;
(2) have had not less than five (5) years experience in the actual practice of physical therapy immediately preceding appointment; and
(3) be a resident of the state and actively engaged in this state in the practice of physical therapy during incumbency as a member of the board.
(e) The affirmative vote of a majority of the members appointed to the board is required for the board to take action on any measure.
(f) The board shall meet at least quarterly.
(g) A member may be removed under IC 25-1-6.5-4.
Formerly: Acts 1957, c.198, s.4; Acts 1971, P.L.379, SEC.3. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.195; P.L.150-1986, SEC.6; P.L.160-2019, SEC.14; P.L.249-2019, SEC.114; P.L.101-2020, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 27. Physical Therapists › Chapter 1. Regulation of Physical Therapists › 25-27-1-5. Determination of Qualifications; Administration of Examinations; Standards for Competent Practice

Sec. 5. (a) The board shall do the following:
(1) Pass upon the qualifications of physical therapists who apply for licensure and physical therapist assistants who apply for certification.
(2) Provide all examinations either directly or by delegation under subsection (c);
(3) Determine the applicants who successfully pass examinations.
(4) License and certify qualified applicants.
(5) Adopt rules concerning the competent practice of physical therapy to the board.
(b) The board shall adopt rules establishing standards for the competent practice of physical therapy.
(c) The board may approve and utilize the services of a testing company or agent to prepare, conduct, and score examinations.
(d) The board shall adopt rules concerning a continuing competency requirement for the renewal of a:
(1) license for a physical therapist; and
(2) certificate for a physical therapist assistant.
Formerly: Acts 1957, c.198, s.5; Acts 1971, P.L.379, SEC.4. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.196; P.L.150-1986, SEC.7; P.L.259-1987, SEC.3; P.L.197-2011, SEC.116; P.L.160-2019, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 27. Physical Therapists › Chapter 1. Regulation of Physical Therapists › 25-27-1-6. Evidence of Qualification

Sec. 6. (a) Each applicant for a license as a physical therapist or certification as a physical therapist assistant must present satisfactory evidence that the applicant:
(1) does not have a conviction for a crime that has a direct bearing on the applicant's ability to practice competently; and
(2) has not been the subject of a disciplinary action initiated by the licensing agency of another state or jurisdiction on the grounds that the applicant was unable to practice as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant without endangering the public.
(b) An applicant may appeal the board's decision to deny licensure or certification to the board within fifteen (15) days after the applicant receives notification of the board's decision. Upon receiving an appeal under this subsection, the board shall set the matter for an administrative hearing under IC 4-21.5.
Formerly: Acts 1957, c.198, s.6; Acts 1971, P.L.379, SEC.5. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.197; Acts 1982, P.L.113, SEC.66; P.L.150-1986, SEC.8; P.L.149-1987, SEC.78; P.L.152-1988, SEC.23; P.L.33-1993, SEC.48; P.L.160-2019, SEC.16.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 27. Physical Therapists › Chapter 1. Regulation of Physical Therapists › 25-27-1-6.1. Requirements for Physical Therapist License

Sec. 6.1. An applicant for a license as a physical therapist must do the following:
(1) Complete the application process, including payment of fees.
(2) Submit proof of graduation from a professional physical therapist education program accredited by a national accreditation agency approved by the board.
(3) Pass an examination approved by the board.
(4) Submit to a national criminal history background check under IC 25-1-1.1-4.
(5) Meet any other requirements established by board rule.
As added by P.L.160-2019, SEC.17.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 27. Physical Therapists › Chapter 1. Regulation of Physical Therapists › 25-27-1-6.2. Requirements for Physical Therapist Educated Outside of the United States

Sec. 6.2. An applicant for a license as a physical therapist who has been educated outside the United States must do the following:
(1) Complete the application process, including payment of fees.
(2) Provide satisfactory evidence that the applicant's education is substantially equivalent to the education of physical therapists educated in an accredited entry level program as determined by the board by any of the following:
(A) Providing evidence of graduation outside the United States from a professional education program accredited by the same accrediting agency that the board approves for programs within the United States.
(B) Do the following:
(i) Provide evidence of graduation from a physical therapist education program that prepares the applicant to engage in physical therapy without restriction.
(ii) Provide evidence that the applicant's school is recognized by its own ministry of education.
(iii) Undergo a credentials evaluation as directed by the board to determine if the candidate meets uniform criteria for educational requirements established by rule.
(3) Complete any additional education required by the board.
(4) Pass a board approved English proficiency examination if the applicant's native language is not English.
(5) Pass an examination approved by the board.
(6) Submit to a national criminal history background check under IC 25-1-1.1-4.
(7) Complete supervised clinical practice with a restricted license if required by rule.
(8) Meet any other requirements established by board rule.
As added by P.L.160-2019, SEC.18.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 27. Physical Therapists › Chapter 1. Regulation of Physical Therapists › 25-27-1-6.3. Requirements for Physical Therapist Assistant Certificate

Sec. 6.3. An applicant for a certificate as a physical therapist assistant must do the following:
(1) Complete the application process, including payment of fees.
(2) Submit proof of graduation from a professional physical therapist assistant education program accredited by a national accreditation agency approved by the board.
(3) Pass an examination approved by the board.
(4) Submit to a national criminal history background check under IC 25-1-1.1-4.
(5) Meet any other requirements established by rule.
As added by P.L.160-2019, SEC.19.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 27. Physical Therapists › Chapter 1. Regulation of Physical Therapists › 25-27-1-6.4. Requirements for Physical Therapist Assistant Educated Outside of the United States

Sec. 6.4. An applicant for a certificate as a physical therapist assistant who has been educated outside the United States must do the following:
(1) Complete the application process, including payment of fees.
(2) Provide satisfactory evidence that the applicant's education is substantially equivalent to the education of a physical therapist assistant educated in an accredited entry level program as determined by the board by any of the following:
(A) Provide evidence of graduation outside the United States from a professional education program accredited by the same accrediting agency that the board approves for programs within the United States.
(B) Do the following:
(i) Provide evidence of graduation from a physical therapist assistant education program that prepares the applicant to engage as a physical therapist assistant without restriction.
(ii) Provide evidence that the applicant's school is recognized by its own ministry of education.
(iii) Undergo a credentials evaluation as directed by the board to determine if the candidate meets uniform criteria for educational requirements established by rule.
(3) Complete any additional education required by the board.
(4) Pass a board approved English proficiency examination if the applicant's native language is not English.
(5) Pass an examination approved by the board.
(6) Submit to a national criminal history background check under IC 25-1-1.1-4.
(7) Complete supervised clinical practice with a restricted license if required by rule.
(8) Meet any other requirements established by rule.
As added by P.L.160-2019, SEC.20.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 27. Physical Therapists › Chapter 1. Regulation of Physical Therapists › 25-27-1-7. Examination; Reexamination; Examination Security

Sec. 7. (a) To be eligible to sit for the examination, an applicant must meet:
(1) the qualifying standards of any testing company or national organization employed to administer the examination; and
(2) requirements adopted by rule.
(b) The board shall provide for examinations within Indiana for the licensure of physical therapists and the certification of physical therapist assistants. The board may employ a testing company or a national organization to administer the examination.
(c) The physical therapist examination must test the applicant's entry level competence related to physical therapy theory, examination and evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment intervention, prevention, and consultation.
(d) The physical therapist assistant examination must test the applicant's requisite knowledge and skills in the technical application of physical therapy services.
(e) An applicant for a license to practice physical therapy or for a certificate to act as a physical therapist assistant may take the respective examination not more than six (6) times.
(f) An applicant for licensure or certification must agree to abide by any security and copyright provisions related to the examination. If the board determines that an applicant has violated the agreement or engaged in or attempted to engage in any other conduct that subverts or undermines the integrity of the examination process or validity of examination results, the board may disqualify the applicant from taking or retaking the examination. The disqualification by the board may be permanent or for a specified period of time. A determination by the board may be appealed under IC 4-21.5.
(g) The board shall report any violation of security and copyright related to the examination or subversion or attempts to subvert the national examination to the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy.
Formerly: Acts 1957, c.198, s.7; Acts 1971, P.L.379, SEC.6. As amended by P.L.136-1984, SEC.1; P.L.150-1986, SEC.9; P.L.173-1996, SEC.14; P.L.160-2019, SEC.21.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 27. Physical Therapists › Chapter 1. Regulation of Physical Therapists › 25-27-1-9. Foreign Applicants; License or Certificate by Endorsement; Fee

Sec. 9. (a) The board may register and furnish a license to or certify by endorsement any applicant who presents evidence satisfactory to the board of being duly licensed to practice physical therapy or to act as a physical therapist assistant in another state if the applicant is otherwise qualified as required in section 6 of this chapter. However, the board shall register and furnish a license or certificate by endorsement to any applicant who is licensed to practice physical therapy or to act as a physical therapist assistant in another state if:
(1) the applicant is otherwise qualified as required under sections 6(a) and 6.1 of this chapter; and
(2) the applicant has successfully passed a licensure examination in another state equal to or exceeding the examination standards of Indiana.
At the time of making an application, the applicant shall pay a fee determined by the board.
(b) The board may license as a physical therapist or certify as a physical therapist assistant any person who has graduated as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant, whichever is appropriate, in a foreign country from an educational program approved by the board if the applicant presents satisfactory evidence to the board 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 applicant's ability to practice competently; and
(2) has not been the subject of a disciplinary action initiated by the licensing agency of another state or jurisdiction on the grounds that the applicant was unable to practice as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant without endangering the public;
and that the applicant has successfully passed the physical therapy licensure or physical therapist assistant certification examination provided for by this chapter. However, the board, in evaluating an educational program under this subsection shall approve at least three (3) credential evaluating agencies acceptable to the board for the purpose of evaluating educational programs.
(c) At the time of making an application under subsection (b), the applicant shall pay a fee determined by the board.
Formerly: Acts 1957, c.198, s.9; Acts 1971, P.L.379, SEC.8. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.199; Acts 1982, P.L.113, SEC.67; P.L.136-1984, SEC.3; P.L.150-1986, SEC.11; P.L.259-1987, SEC.4; P.L.152-1988, SEC.24; P.L.96-1990, SEC.15; P.L.2-1995, SEC.97; P.L.244-1995, SEC.2; P.L.160-2019, SEC.23.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 27. Physical Therapists › Chapter 1. Regulation of Physical Therapists › 25-27-1-10. Repealed

Formerly: Acts 1957, c.198, s.10; Acts 1971, P.L.379, SEC.9. As amended by Acts 1977, P.L.172, SEC.43; Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.2545. Repealed by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.296.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 27. Physical Therapists › Chapter 1. Regulation of Physical Therapists › 25-27-1-10.1. Repealed

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.200. Amended by P.L.150-1986, SEC.12; P.L.149-1987, SEC.80. Repealed by P.L.152-1988, SEC.30.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 27. Physical Therapists › Chapter 1. Regulation of Physical Therapists › 25-27-1-11. Refund of Fees

Sec. 11. The fees collected under this chapter shall under no circumstances be refunded to the applicant.
Formerly: Acts 1957, c.198, s.11. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.201; P.L.150-1986, SEC.13.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 27. Physical Therapists › Chapter 1. Regulation of Physical Therapists › 25-27-1-12. Violation of Chapter; Penalties

Sec. 12. A person who violates this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor. In addition the board may, in the name of the state, through the attorney general, apply in any court to enjoin any person from practicing physical therapy or acting as a physical therapist assistant, in violation of IC 25-27-1-2.
Formerly: Acts 1957, c.198, s.12; Acts 1971, P.L.379, SEC.10. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.2546; P.L.160-2019, SEC.24.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 27. Physical Therapists › Chapter 1. Regulation of Physical Therapists › 25-27-1-13. Physical Therapist Duties; Supervision

Sec. 13. (a) A physical therapist is responsible for managing all aspects of the physical therapy care of each patient. A physical therapist shall provide the following:
(1) The initial evaluation, determination of a physical therapy diagnosis, prognosis, and plan of treatment intervention and documentation of each encounter with each patient.
(2) Periodic reevaluation and documentation of each patient.
(3) The documented discharge of the patient, including the patient's response to treatment intervention at the time of discharge.
(b) A physical therapist shall assure the qualifications of all physical therapist assistants and physical therapy aides under the physical therapist's direction and supervision.
(c) For each patient on each date of service, a physical therapist shall:
(1) provide all of the treatment intervention that requires the education, skills, and knowledge of a physical therapist; and
(2) determine the use of physical therapist assistants to ensure that the delivery of care is safe, effective, and efficient.
(d) A physical therapist assistant shall work under a physical therapist's supervision. A physical therapist assistant shall document the care that the physical therapist assistant provides.
(e) A physical therapist may use physical therapy aides for designated tasks. A physical therapy aide shall work under the direct supervision of a physical therapist. Tasks related to patient services must be assigned to a physical therapy aide by a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant.
As added by P.L.160-2019, SEC.25.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 27. Physical Therapists › Chapter 1. Regulation of Physical Therapists › 25-27-1-14. Documentation and Billing

Sec. 14. (a) A physical therapist is responsible for accurate documentation and billing of the services the physical therapist provides.
(b) A physical therapist assistant is responsible for accurate documentation and billing of the services the physical therapist assistant provides.
As added by P.L.160-2019, SEC.26.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 27. Physical Therapists › Chapter 1. Regulation of Physical Therapists › 25-27-1-15. Physical Therapy Plan of Care

Sec. 15. A physical therapist shall communicate the overall physical therapy plan of care with the patient or the patient's legally authorized representative.
As added by P.L.160-2019, SEC.27.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 27. Physical Therapists › Chapter 1. Regulation of Physical Therapists › 25-27-1-17. Confidentiality; Exceptions

Sec. 17. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), information relating to the physical therapist-patient relationship is confidential and may not be communicated to a third party who is not involved in the patient's care without the written authorization of the patient.
(b) The physical therapist-patient privilege does not extend to cases in which the physical therapist or physical therapy assistant has a duty to report information as required by law.
As added by P.L.160-2019, SEC.29.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 27. Physical Therapists › Chapter 1. Regulation of Physical Therapists › 25-27-1-18. License and Certificate Display and Verification

Sec. 18. Each physical therapist and physical therapist assistant shall:
(1) conspicuously display a copy of the license or certificate in a location accessible to public view;
(2) immediately produce a copy of the license or certificate upon request; or
(3) notify a patient how the patient may verify the therapist's license or certificate online.
As added by P.L.160-2019, SEC.30.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 27. Physical Therapists › Chapter 1. Regulation of Physical Therapists › 25-27-1-19. Transfer of Rules, Duties, and Records

Sec. 19. (a) The rules of the medical licensing board concerning physical therapy under this chapter adopted before July 1, 2019, are considered, after June 30, 2019, rules of the Indiana board of physical therapy.
(b) Any duties, investigation, or disciplinary action taken or begun by the medical licensing board before July 1, 2019, is considered, after June 30, 2019, a duty, investigation, or disciplinary action of the board.
(c) Any records of the medical licensing board concerning physical therapy under this chapter are transferred to the board.
(d) This section expires July 1, 2025.
As added by P.L.160-2019, SEC.31.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 27. Physical Therapists › Chapter 2. Physical Therapy Licensure Compact › 25-27-2-1. Purpose and Objectives

Sec. 1. PURPOSE
The purpose of this Compact is to facilitate interstate practice of physical therapy with the goal of improving public access to physical therapy services. The practice of physical therapy occurs in the state where the patient or client is located at the time of the patient or client encounter. The Compact preserves the regulatory authority of states to protect public health and safety through the current system of state licensure.
This Compact is designed to achieve the following objectives:
(1) Increase public access to physical therapy services by providing for the mutual recognition of other member state licenses;
(2) Enhance the states' ability to protect the public's health and safety;
(3) Encourage the cooperation of member states in regulating multi-state physical therapy practice;
(4) Support spouses of relocating military members;
(5) Enhance the exchange of licensure, investigative, and disciplinary information between member states; and
(6) Allow a remote state to hold a provider of services with a compact privilege in that state accountable to that state's practice standards.
As added by P.L.196-2021, SEC.17.