CHAPTER 1. DEFINITIONS

IC 25-23.5-1
    Chapter 1. Definitions

IC 25-23.5-1-1
Application of definitions
    Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout thisarticle.
As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1.

IC 25-23.5-1-2
"Board"
    Sec. 2. "Board" refers to the medical licensing board of Indiana.
As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1.

IC 25-23.5-1-3
"Committee"
    Sec. 3. "Committee" refers to the occupational therapy committeeestablished under IC 25-23.5-2-1.
As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1.

IC 25-23.5-1-3.5
"Examination"
    Sec. 3.5. "Examination" refers to a nationally recognized test foroccupational therapists that has been approved by the board underIC 25-23.5-5-4.5.
As added by P.L.197-2007, SEC.60.

IC 25-23.5-1-4
"Occupational therapist"
    Sec. 4. "Occupational therapist" means a person who practicesoccupational therapy.
As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1.

IC 25-23.5-1-5
"Practice of occupational therapy"
    Sec. 5. "Practice of occupational therapy" means the functionalassessment of learning and performance skills and the analysis,selection, and adaptation of exercises or equipment for a personwhose abilities to perform the requirements of daily living arethreatened or impaired by physical injury or disease, mental illness,a developmental deficit, the aging process, or a learning disability.The term consists primarily of the following functions:
        (1) Planning and directing exercises and programs to improvesensory-integration and motor functioning at a level ofperformance neurologically appropriate for a person's stage ofdevelopment.
        (2) Analyzing, selecting, and adapting functional exercises toachieve and maintain a person's optimal functioning in dailyliving tasks and to prevent further disability.
As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.197-2007,

SEC.61.

IC 25-23.5-1-5.5
"Occupational therapy aide"
    Sec. 5.5. (a) "Occupational therapy aide" means a person who:
        (1) assists in the delivery of occupational therapy according toa treatment plan established by an occupational therapist; and
        (2) works under the direct supervision of an:
            (A) occupational therapist; or
            (B) occupational therapy assistant.
    (b) The term does not include a person who does any of thefollowing:
        (1) Performs assessments or reassessments.
        (2) Establishes treatment plans.
        (3) Initiates treatment modifications.
As added by P.L.177-1997, SEC.3.

IC 25-23.5-1-6
"Occupational therapy assistant"
    Sec. 6. "Occupational therapy assistant" means a person whoprovides occupational therapy services under the supervision of anoccupational therapist.
As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1.

IC 25-23.5-1-7
"Person"
    Sec. 7. "Person" means an individual.
As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1.