CHAPTER 2. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY COMMITTEE
IC 25-23.5-2
Chapter 2. Occupational Therapy Committee
IC 25-23.5-2-1
Establishment of committee
Sec. 1. The occupational therapy committee is established.
As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1.
IC 25-23.5-2-2
Membership of committee; qualifications
Sec. 2. The committee consists of five (5) members appointed by
the governor for terms of three (3) years. The committee must
include the following:
(1) At least two (2) occupational therapists who:
(A) are residents of Indiana;
(B) have at least three (3) years experience as occupational
therapists; and
(C) are licensed under this article.
(2) At least one (1) physician licensed under IC 25-22.5 who is
familiar with the practice of occupational therapy.
(3) At least one (1) person who:
(A) is a resident of Indiana; and
(B) is not associated with occupational therapy in any way
other than as a consumer.
As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.48-1991,
SEC.41; P.L.197-2007, SEC.62.
IC 25-23.5-2-3
Occupational therapist member; requirement of ongoing practice
Sec. 3. An occupational therapist appointed to the committee must
continue to practice occupational therapy while serving as a member
of the committee.
As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1.
IC 25-23.5-2-4
Removal of members
Sec. 4. A member of the committee may be removed by the board
without cause.
As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1.
IC 25-23.5-2-5
Duties of committee
Sec. 5. The committee shall:
(1) consider the qualifications of persons who apply for licenses
under this article;
(2) provide for examinations required under this article;
(3) license qualified persons;
(4) propose rules to the board concerning the:
(A) competent practice of occupational therapy;
(B) continuing competency requirement for the renewal of
a license for an occupational therapist and renewal of a
certificate for an occupational therapy assistant; and
(C) administration of this article; and
(5) recommend to the board the amounts of fees required under
this article.
As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.197-2007,
SEC.63.
IC 25-23.5-2-6
Adoption of standards; fees
Sec. 6. (a) After considering the committee's proposed rules, the
board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 establishing standards for:
(1) the competent practice of occupational therapy;
(2) the renewal of licenses or certificates issued under this
article; and
(3) standards for the administration of this article.
(b) After considering the committee's recommendations for fees,
the board shall establish fees under IC 25-1-8-2.
As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.197-2007,
SEC.64.
IC 25-23.5-2-7
Preparation, conduct, and scoring of examinations; use of testing
company services
Sec. 7. The committee may utilize the services of a testing
company to prepare, conduct, and score examinations.
As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1.
IC 25-23.5-2-8
Per diem, travel, and other expenses
Sec. 8. 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.238-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.3-2008,
SEC.187.