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 bythe governor for terms of three (3) years. The committee mustinclude the following:
        (1) At least two (2) occupational therapists who:
            (A) are residents of Indiana;
            (B) have at least three (3) years experience as occupationaltherapists; and
            (C) are licensed under this article.
        (2) At least one (1) physician licensed under IC 25-22.5 who isfamiliar 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 wayother 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 mustcontinue to practice occupational therapy while serving as a memberof 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 boardwithout 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 licensesunder 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 acertificate for an occupational therapy assistant; and
            (C) administration of this article; and
        (5) recommend to the board the amounts of fees required underthis 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, theboard 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 thisarticle; 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 testingcompany services
    Sec. 7. The committee may utilize the services of a testingcompany 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 stateemployee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided byIC 4-10-11-2.1(b). Each member of the committee is entitled toreimbursement for travel expenses and other expenses actuallyincurred in connection with the member's duties, as provided in thestate travel policies and procedures established by the department ofadministration and approved by the budget agency.
As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.3-2008,SEC.187.