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 this
article.

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 committee
established 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 for
occupational therapists that has been approved by the board under
IC 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 practices
occupational 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 functional
assessment of learning and performance skills and the analysis,
selection, and adaptation of exercises or equipment for a person
whose abilities to perform the requirements of daily living are
threatened 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 improve
sensory-integration and motor functioning at a level of
performance neurologically appropriate for a person's stage of
development.

        (2) Analyzing, selecting, and adapting functional exercises to
achieve and maintain a person's optimal functioning in daily
living 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 to
a 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 the
following:

        (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 who
provides occupational therapy services under the supervision of an
occupational 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.