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.
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.
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.
