CHAPTER 3. UNLAWFUL PRACTICES; PENALTY
IC 25-23.5-3
Chapter 3. Unlawful Practices; Penalty
IC 25-23.5-3-1
Unlawful practices
Sec. 1. A person may not:
(1) practice as an occupational therapist;
(2) practice as an occupational therapy assistant;
(3) use the title "occupational therapist";
(4) use the title "occupational therapy assistant"; or
(5) engage in the practice of occupational therapy;
unless the person is licensed or certified under this article.
As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.197-2007,SEC.65.
IC 25-23.5-3-1.5
Referral requirements; exceptions
Sec. 1.5. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), an occupationaltherapist may not provide occupational therapy services to a personuntil the person has been referred to the occupational therapist byone (1) of the following:
(1) A physician licensed under IC 25-22.5.
(2) A podiatrist licensed under IC 25-29.
(3) An advanced practice nurse licensed under IC 25-23.
(4) A psychologist licensed under IC 25-33.
(5) A chiropractor licensed under IC 25-10.
(6) An optometrist licensed under IC 25-24.
(b) An occupational therapist may provide the following serviceswithout a referral from a physician licensed under IC 25-22.5, apodiatrist licensed under IC 25-29, an advanced practice nurselicensed under IC 25-23, a psychologist licensed under IC 25-33, achiropractor licensed under IC 25-10, or an optometrist licensedunder IC 25-24:
(1) Ergonomic or home assessment.
(2) Injury or illness prevention education and wellness services.
(3) Occupational therapy activities provided in an educationalsetting.
(4) Occupational therapy activities that the board determines,after reviewing the recommendations of the committee, areappropriate to be conducted in a community based environment.
As added by P.L.197-2007, SEC.66. Amended by P.L.134-2008,SEC.35.
IC 25-23.5-3-2
Violations; misdemeanor
Sec. 2. A person who knowingly or intentionally violates thischapter commits a Class B misdemeanor.
As added by P.L.238-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.197-2007,SEC.67.