844 IAC 10 — ARTICLE 10. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANTS

TITLE 844 MEDICAL LICENSING BOARD OF INDIANA

ARTICLE 10. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANTS

Rule 1

844 IAC 10-1-1 844 IAC 10-1-1 Applicability

Rule 1. Definitions

844 IAC 10-1-1 Applicability

Authority: IC 25-23.5-2-5; IC 25-23.5-2-6

Affected: IC 25-1-5-3; IC 25-23.5

Sec. 1. The definitions in this rule apply throughout this article.

(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 10-1-1; filed Dec 28, 1990, 5:00 p.m.: 14 IR 1064; readopted filed Nov 9, 2001, 3:16 p.m.: 25 IR 1325; readopted filed Oct 4, 2007, 3:34 p.m.: 20071031-IR-844070053RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2013, 9:24 a.m.: 20131225-IR-844130307RFA; readopted filed Nov 12, 2019, 9:11 a.m.: 20191211-IR-844190074RFA; readopted filed Feb 27, 2024, 10:19 a.m.: 20240327-IR-844230772RFA)

844 IAC 10-1-2 844 IAC 10-1-2 "Bureau" defined (Expired)

844 IAC 10-1-2 "Bureau" defined (Expired)

(Expired under IC 4-22-2.5, effective January 1, 2020.)

844 IAC 10-1-2.2 844 IAC 10-1-2.2 "Contact hour" defined

844 IAC 10-1-2.2 "Contact hour" defined

Authority: IC 25-23.5-2-5; IC 25-23.5-2-6

Affected: IC 25-23.5-5

Sec. 2.2. "Contact hour" means a unit of measure for a continuing competency activity. One (1) contact hour equals at least fifty (50) minutes in a learning activity.

(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 10-1-2.2; filed Mar 24, 2009, 11:38 a.m.: 20090422-IR-844080418FRA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2013, 9:24 a.m.: 20131225-IR-844130307RFA; readopted filed Nov 12, 2019, 9:11 a.m.: 20191211-IR-844190074RFA; readopted filed Feb 27, 2024, 10:19 a.m.: 20240327-IR-844230772RFA)

844 IAC 10-1-2.3 844 IAC 10-1-2.3 "Continuing competency" defined

844 IAC 10-1-2.3 "Continuing competency" defined

Authority: IC 25-23.5-2-5; IC 25-23.5-2-6

Affected: IC 25-23.5-5

Sec. 2.3. "Continuing competency" means those activities under category I continuing competency courses and category II continuing competency activities as used in 844 IAC 10-7.

(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 10-1-2.3; filed Mar 24, 2009, 11:38 a.m.: 20090422-IR-844080418FRA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2013, 9:24 a.m.: 20131225-IR-844130307RFA; readopted filed Nov 12, 2019, 9:11 a.m.: 20191211-IR-844190074RFA; readopted filed Feb 27, 2024, 10:19 a.m.: 20240327-IR-844230772RFA)

844 IAC 10-1-2.5 844 IAC 10-1-2.5 "Objective tests" defined

844 IAC 10-1-2.5 "Objective tests" defined

Authority: IC 25-23.5-2-5; IC 25-23.5-2-6

Affected: IC 25-1-5-3; IC 25-23.5

Sec. 2.5. "Objective tests" means, but is not limited to, the following:

(1) Sensation.

(2) Range of motion/goniometry.

(3) Muscle strength.

(4) Perceptual/visual motor skills.

(5) Gross and fine motor coordination.

(6) Vocational/avocational.

(7) Activities of daily living/instrumental activities of daily living.

(8) Cognition.

(9) Other such tests.

(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 10-1-2.5; filed Nov 14, 1991, 3:30 p.m.: 15 IR 581; readopted filed Nov 9, 2001, 3:16 p.m.: 25 IR 1325; readopted filed Oct 4, 2007, 3:34 p.m.: 20071031-IR-844070053RFA; filed Mar 24, 2009, 11:38 a.m.: 20090422-IR-844080418FRA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2013, 9:24 a.m.: 20131225-IR-844130307RFA; readopted filed Nov 12, 2019, 9:11 a.m.: 20191211-IR-844190074RFA; readopted filed Feb 27, 2024, 10:19 a.m.: 20240327-IR-844230772RFA)

844 IAC 10-1-2.7 844 IAC 10-1-2.7 "Permanent record" defined

844 IAC 10-1-2.7 "Permanent record" defined

Authority: IC 25-23.5-2-5; IC 25-23.5-2-6

Affected: IC 25-1-5-3; IC 25-23.5

Sec. 2.7. "Permanent record" means medical charts and/or educational files.

(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 10-1-2.7; filed Nov 14, 1991, 3:30 p.m.: 15 IR 581; readopted filed Nov 9, 2001, 3:16 p.m.: 25 IR 1325; readopted filed Oct 4, 2007, 3:34 p.m.: 20071031-IR-844070053RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2013, 9:24 a.m.: 20131225-IR-844130307RFA; readopted filed Nov 12, 2019, 9:11 a.m.: 20191211-IR-844190074RFA; readopted filed Feb 27, 2024, 10:19 a.m.: 20240327-IR-844230772RFA)

844 IAC 10-1-3 844 IAC 10-1-3 "School or program of occupational therapy or program of occupational therapy assistants approved by the board" defined

844 IAC 10-1-3 "School or program of occupational therapy or program of occupational therapy assistants approved by the board" defined

Authority: IC 25-23.5-2-5; IC 25-23.5-2-6

Affected: IC 25-23.5-5

Sec. 3. "School or program of occupational therapy or program of occupational therapy assistants approved by the board" means a school or program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) or predecessor organizations or is deemed by the board to be equivalent to the standards set by ACOTE.

(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 10-1-3; filed Dec 28, 1990, 5:00 p.m.: 14 IR 1064; readopted filed Nov 9, 2001, 3:16 p.m.: 25 IR 1325; readopted filed Oct 4, 2007, 3:34 p.m.: 20071031-IR-844070053RFA; filed Mar 24, 2009, 11:38 a.m.: 20090422-IR-844080418FRA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2013, 9:24 a.m.: 20131225-IR-844130307RFA; readopted filed Nov 12, 2019, 9:11 a.m.: 20191211-IR-844190074RFA; readopted filed Feb 27, 2024, 10:19 a.m.: 20240327-IR-844230772RFA)

Rule 2

844 IAC 10-2-1 844 IAC 10-2-1 Fees (Repealed)

Rule 2. Fees

844 IAC 10-2-1 Fees (Repealed)

(Repealed by Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; filed Feb 11, 2002, 4:40 p.m.: 25 IR 2247)

844 IAC 10-2-2 844 IAC 10-2-2 Fees

844 IAC 10-2-2 Fees

Authority: IC 25-1-8-2; IC 25-23.5-2-5; IC 25-23.5-2-6

Affected: IC 25-23.5-2; IC 25-23.5-5

Sec. 2. (a) The board shall charge and collect the following fees:

(b) Applicants required to take the national examination for licensure shall pay a fee directly to a professional examination service in the amount set by the examination service.

(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 10-2-2; filed Feb 11, 2002, 4:40 p.m.: 25 IR 2247; readopted filed Oct 10, 2008, 8:55 a.m.: 20081105-IR-844080342RFA; filed Mar 24, 2009, 11:38 a.m.: 20090422-IR-844080418FRA; filed Aug 2, 2013, 2:54 p.m.: 20130828-IR-844120452FRA; readopted filed Nov 12, 2019, 9:11 a.m.: 20191211-IR-844190074RFA; readopted filed Feb 27, 2024, 10:19 a.m.: 20240327-IR-844230772RFA; filed Jan 12, 2026, 3:50 p.m.: 20260211-IR-844250329FRA)

Rule 3

844 IAC 10-3-1 844 IAC 10-3-1 Application for licensure; deadlines

Rule 3. Admission to Practice

844 IAC 10-3-1 Application for licensure; deadlines

Authority: IC 25-23.5-2-5; IC 25-23.5-2-6

Affected: IC 25-23.5-5

Sec. 1. All applicants for licensure must apply on such form and in such manner as the committee shall prescribe. Complete applications for licensure must be submitted at least thirty (30) days prior to the examination date.

(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 10-3-1; filed Dec 28, 1990, 5:00 p.m.: 14 IR 1067; readopted filed Nov 9, 2001, 3:16 p.m.: 25 IR 1325; readopted filed Oct 4, 2007, 3:34 p.m.: 20071031-IR-844070053RFA; filed Mar 24, 2009, 11:38 a.m.: 20090422-IR-844080418FRA; filed Aug 2, 2013, 2:54 p.m.: 20130828-IR-844120452FRA; readopted filed Nov 12, 2019, 9:11 a.m.: 20191211-IR-844190074RFA; readopted filed Feb 27, 2024, 10:19 a.m.: 20240327-IR-844230772RFA)

844 IAC 10-3-2 844 IAC 10-3-2 Licensure by examination

844 IAC 10-3-2 Licensure by examination

Authority: IC 25-23.5-2-5; IC 25-23.5-2-6

Affected: IC 25-23.5-5

Sec. 2. The committee shall issue a license by examination to an applicant who completes the following:

(1) Applies in the form and manner prescribed by the committee, which can be accessed from the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency website.

(2) Submits the fees specified in 844 IAC 10-2-2.

(3) Successfully completes the examination required by the committee for licensure as an occupational therapist.

(4) Successfully completes the examination required by the committee for licensure as an occupational therapy assistant.

(5) Submits an official transcript of grades from a school or program of occupational therapy or program of occupational therapy assistants approved by the board, as defined in 844 IAC 10-1-3, showing that the requirements for graduation have been met.

(6) Otherwise meets the requirements of IC 25-23.5-5.

(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 10-3-2; filed Dec 28, 1990, 5:00 p.m.: 14 IR 1067; readopted filed Nov 9, 2001, 3:16 p.m.: 25 IR 1325; readopted filed Oct 4, 2007, 3:34 p.m.: 20071031-IR-844070053RFA; filed Mar 24, 2009, 11:38 a.m.: 20090422-IR-844080418FRA; filed Aug 2, 2013, 2:54 p.m.: 20130828-IR-844120452FRA; readopted filed Nov 12, 2019, 9:11 a.m.: 20191211-IR-844190074RFA; readopted filed Feb 27, 2024, 10:19 a.m.: 20240327-IR-844230772RFA; filed Jan 12, 2026, 3:50 p.m.: 20260211-IR-844250329FRA)

844 IAC 10-3-3 844 IAC 10-3-3 Licensure by endorsement

844 IAC 10-3-3 Licensure by endorsement

Authority: IC 25-23.5-2-5; IC 25-23.5-2-6

Affected: IC 25-23.5-5

Sec. 3. The committee may issue a license by endorsement to an applicant who completes the following:

(1) Applies to the committee in the form and manner required by the board.

(2) Submits the fees required under 844 IAC 10-2-2.

(3) Submits an official transcript of grades from a school or program of occupational therapy or program of occupational therapy assistants approved by the board, as defined in 844 IAC 10-1-3, showing that the requirements for graduation have been met.

(4) Submits verification of licensure status from the initial state where the applicant has been or is currently licensed.

(5) Submits verification from all states where the applicant has been or is currently licensed that includes whether the applicant has ever been disciplined in any manner.

(6) Otherwise meets the requirements of IC 25-23.5-5.

(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 10-3-3; filed Dec 28, 1990, 5:00 p.m.: 14 IR 1067; readopted filed Nov 9, 2001, 3:16 p.m.: 25 IR 1325; readopted filed Oct 4, 2007, 3:34 p.m.: 20071031-IR-844070053RFA; filed Mar 24, 2009, 11:38 a.m.: 20090422-IR-844080418FRA; filed Aug 2, 2013, 2:54 p.m.: 20130828-IR-844120452FRA; readopted filed Nov 12, 2019, 9:11 a.m.: 20191211-IR-844190074RFA; readopted filed Feb 27, 2024, 10:19 a.m.: 20240327-IR-844230772RFA; filed Jan 12, 2026, 3:50 p.m.: 20260211-IR-844250329FRA)

Rule 4

844 IAC 10-4-1 844 IAC 10-4-1 Mandatory registration; renewal

Rule 4. Certification

844 IAC 10-4-1 Mandatory registration; renewal

Authority: IC 25-23.5-2-5; IC 25-23.5-2-6

Affected: IC 25-23.5-5-9; IC 25-23.5-5-12

Sec. 1. Every occupational therapist and occupational therapy assistant holding a license issued by the committee shall renew his or her license biennially on or before December 31 of each even-numbered year.

(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 10-4-1; filed Dec 28, 1990, 5:00 p.m.: 14 IR 1068; readopted filed Nov 9, 2001, 3:16 p.m.: 25 IR 1325; filed Aug 12, 2004, 10:12 a.m.: 28 IR 211; readopted filed Oct 4, 2007, 3:34 p.m.: 20071031-IR-844070053RFA; filed Mar 24, 2009, 11:38 a.m.: 20090422-IR-844080418FRA; filed Aug 2, 2013, 2:54 p.m.: 20130828-IR-844120452FRA; readopted filed Nov 12, 2019, 9:11 a.m.: 20191211-IR-844190074RFA; readopted filed Feb 27, 2024, 10:19 a.m.: 20240327-IR-844230772RFA)

844 IAC 10-4-2 844 IAC 10-4-2 Address; change of name

844 IAC 10-4-2 Address; change of name

Authority: IC 25-23.5-2-5; IC 25-23.5-2-6

Affected: IC 25-23.5-5

Sec. 2. (a) Each license holder shall inform the committee, in writing, of all changes of address or name within fifteen (15) days of the change.

(b) A license holder's failure to receive notification of renewal due to failure to notify the board of a change of address or name shall not constitute an error on the part of the committee, board, or Indiana professional licensing agency, nor shall it exonerate or otherwise excuse the license holder from renewing such license.

(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 10-4-2; filed Dec 28, 1990, 5:00 p.m.: 14 IR 1068; readopted filed Nov 9, 2001, 3:16 p.m.: 25 IR 1325; readopted filed Oct 4, 2007, 3:34 p.m.: 20071031-IR-844070053RFA; filed Mar 24, 2009, 11:38 a.m.: 20090422-IR-844080418FRA; filed Aug 2, 2013, 2:54 p.m.: 20130828-IR-844120452FRA; readopted filed Nov 12, 2019, 9:11 a.m.: 20191211-IR-844190074RFA; readopted filed Feb 27, 2024, 10:19 a.m.: 20240327-IR-844230772RFA)

844 IAC 10-4-3 844 IAC 10-4-3 Reinstatement of delinquent certificate (Repealed)

844 IAC 10-4-3 Reinstatement of delinquent certificate (Repealed)

Authority: IC 25-23.5-2-5; IC 25-23.5-2-6

Affected: IC 25-23.5-5-10

Sec. 3.

(Repealed by Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; Aug 15, 2008, 1:44 p.m.: 20080910-IR-844070843FRA)

Rule 5

844 IAC 10-5-1 844 IAC 10-5-1 Applicability

Rule 5. Standards of Competent Practice of Occupational Therapy

844 IAC 10-5-1 Applicability

Authority: IC 25-23.5-2-5; IC 25-23.5-2-6

Affected: IC 25-1-5-3; IC 25-23.5

Sec. 1. An occupational therapist in the conduct of his or her practice of occupational therapy shall abide by, and comply with, the standards of competent practice in this rule.

(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 10-5-1; filed Nov 14, 1991, 3:30 p.m.: 15 IR 581; readopted filed Nov 9, 2001, 3:16 p.m.: 25 IR 1325; readopted filed Oct 4, 2007, 3:34 p.m.: 20071031-IR-844070053RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2013, 9:24 a.m.: 20131225-IR-844130307RFA; readopted filed Nov 12, 2019, 9:11 a.m.: 20191211-IR-844190074RFA; readopted filed Feb 27, 2024, 10:19 a.m.: 20240327-IR-844230772RFA)

844 IAC 10-5-2 844 IAC 10-5-2 Confidentiality

844 IAC 10-5-2 Confidentiality

Authority: IC 25-23.5-2-5; IC 25-23.5-2-6

Affected: IC 25-1-5-3; IC 25-23.5

Sec. 2. An occupational therapist shall maintain the confidentiality of all knowledge and information regarding a patient, including, but not limited to, the patient's diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis, and of all records relating thereto, about which the practitioner may learn or otherwise be informed during the course of, or as a result of, the patient-practitioner relationship. Information about a patient shall be disclosed by an occupational therapist when required by law or when authorized by the patient or those responsible for the patient's care.

(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 10-5-2; filed Nov 14, 1991, 3:30 p.m.: 15 IR 582; readopted filed Nov 9, 2001, 3:16 p.m.: 25 IR 1325; readopted filed Oct 4, 2007, 3:34 p.m.: 20071031-IR-844070053RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2013, 9:24 a.m.: 20131225-IR-844130307RFA; readopted filed Nov 12, 2019, 9:11 a.m.: 20191211-IR-844190074RFA; readopted filed Feb 27, 2024, 10:19 a.m.: 20240327-IR-844230772RFA)

844 IAC 10-5-3 844 IAC 10-5-3 Professional practice

844 IAC 10-5-3 Professional practice

Authority: IC 25-23.5-2-5; IC 25-23.5-2-6

Affected: IC 25-1-5-3; IC 25-23.5

Sec. 3. When the occupational therapist refers a patient to another professional or suggests purchase or rental of therapy or rehabilitative equipment, the occupational therapist shall allow the patient a choice of qualified professionals or equipment companies.

(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 10-5-3; filed Nov 14, 1991, 3:30 p.m.: 15 IR 582; readopted filed Nov 9, 2001, 3:16 p.m.: 25 IR 1325; readopted filed Oct 4, 2007, 3:34 p.m.: 20071031-IR-844070053RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2013, 9:24 a.m.: 20131225-IR-844130307RFA; readopted filed Nov 12, 2019, 9:11 a.m.: 20191211-IR-844190074RFA; readopted filed Feb 27, 2024, 10:19 a.m.: 20240327-IR-844230772RFA)

844 IAC 10-5-4 844 IAC 10-5-4 Information to patient

844 IAC 10-5-4 Information to patient

Authority: IC 25-23.5-2-5; IC 25-23.5-2-6

Affected: IC 25-1-5-3; IC 25-23.5

Sec. 4. An occupational therapist shall give a truthful, candid, and reasonably complete account of the patient's condition to the patient or to those responsible for the patient's care.

(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 10-5-4; filed Nov 14, 1991, 3:30 p.m.: 15 IR 582; readopted filed Nov 9, 2001, 3:16 p.m.: 25 IR 1325; readopted filed Oct 4, 2007, 3:34 p.m.: 20071031-IR-844070053RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2013, 9:24 a.m.: 20131225-IR-844130307RFA; readopted filed Nov 12, 2019, 9:11 a.m.: 20191211-IR-844190074RFA; readopted filed Feb 27, 2024, 10:19 a.m.: 20240327-IR-844230772RFA)

844 IAC 10-5-5 844 IAC 10-5-5 Supervision of occupational therapy assistant

844 IAC 10-5-5 Supervision of occupational therapy assistant

Authority: IC 25-23.5-2-5; IC 25-23.5-2-6

Affected: IC 25-1-5-3; IC 25-23.5

Sec. 5. (a) The occupational therapist has full responsibility for providing occupational therapy services. Supervision of an occupational therapy assistant is a shared collaborative process. The supervising occupational therapist has the legal and ethical responsibility to provide supervision, and the occupational therapy assistant has the legal and ethical responsibility to obtain supervision.

(b) Under the supervision of an occupational therapist, an occupational therapy assistant may:

(1) contribute to the screening and evaluation process;

(2) contribute to the development of the treatment plan;

(3) contribute to the implementation of the treatment plan; and

(4) recommend the discontinuation or discharge from care or transitioning to another level of care.

(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 10-5-5; filed Nov 14, 1991, 3:30 p.m.: 15 IR 582; readopted filed Nov 9, 2001, 3:16 p.m.: 25 IR 1325; readopted filed Oct 4, 2007, 3:34 p.m.: 20071031-IR-844070053RFA; filed Mar 24, 2009, 11:38 a.m.: 20090422-IR-844080418FRA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2013, 9:24 a.m.: 20131225-IR-844130307RFA; readopted filed Nov 12, 2019, 9:11 a.m.: 20191211-IR-844190074RFA; readopted filed Feb 27, 2024, 10:19 a.m.: 20240327-IR-844230772RFA; filed Jan 12, 2026, 3:50 p.m.: 20260211-IR-844250329FRA)

844 IAC 10-5-6 844 IAC 10-5-6 Documentation

844 IAC 10-5-6 Documentation

Authority: IC 25-23.5-2-5; IC 25-23.5-2-6

Affected: IC 25-1-5-3; IC 25-23.5

Sec. 6. (a) The occupational therapist shall countersign within seven (7) calendar days documentation recorded by the occupational therapy assistant, which will become part of the patient's permanent record. A countersignature is required when the occupational therapy assistant contributes to the following:

(1) Evaluation and treatment plan.

(2) Recommendation of discontinuation or discharge from care.

(3) Recommendation of transitioning to another level of care.

(b) The occupational therapist's countersignature confirms that the occupational therapy assistant's documentation is accurate.

(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 10-5-6; filed Nov 14, 1991, 3:30 p.m.: 15 IR 582; readopted filed Nov 9, 2001, 3:16 p.m.: 25 IR 1325; readopted filed Oct 4, 2007, 3:34 p.m.: 20071031-IR-844070053RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2013, 9:24 a.m.: 20131225-IR-844130307RFA; readopted filed Nov 12, 2019, 9:11 a.m.: 20191211-IR-844190074RFA; readopted filed Feb 27, 2024, 10:19 a.m.: 20240327-IR-844230772RFA; filed Jan 12, 2026, 3:50 p.m.: 20260211-IR-844250329FRA)

844 IAC 10-5-7 844 IAC 10-5-7 Fees

844 IAC 10-5-7 Fees

Authority: IC 25-23.5-2-5; IC 25-23.5-2-6

Affected: IC 25-1-5-3; IC 25-23.5

Sec. 7. Fees charged by an occupational therapist for his or her professional services shall be reasonable and shall reasonably compensate the practitioner only for services actually rendered.

(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 10-5-7; filed Nov 14, 1991, 3:30 p.m.: 15 IR 582; readopted filed Nov 9, 2001, 3:16 p.m.: 25 IR 1325; readopted filed Oct 4, 2007, 3:34 p.m.: 20071031-IR-844070053RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2013, 9:24 a.m.: 20131225-IR-844130307RFA; readopted filed Nov 12, 2019, 9:11 a.m.: 20191211-IR-844190074RFA; readopted filed Feb 27, 2024, 10:19 a.m.: 20240327-IR-844230772RFA)

844 IAC 10-5-8 844 IAC 10-5-8 Fee division

844 IAC 10-5-8 Fee division

Authority: IC 25-23.5-2-5; IC 25-23.5-2-6

Affected: IC 25-1-5-3; IC 25-23.5

Sec. 8. An occupational therapist shall not divide a fee for professional services with another practitioner who is not a partner, employee, or shareholder in a professional corporation, unless:

(1) the patient consents to the employment of the other practitioner after a full disclosure that a division of fees will be made; and

(2) the division of fees is made in proportion to actual services performed and responsibility assumed by each practitioner.

(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 10-5-8; filed Nov 14, 1991, 3:30 p.m.: 15 IR 582; readopted filed Nov 9, 2001, 3:16 p.m.: 25 IR 1325; readopted filed Oct 4, 2007, 3:34 p.m.: 20071031-IR-844070053RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2013, 9:24 a.m.: 20131225-IR-844130307RFA; readopted filed Nov 12, 2019, 9:11 a.m.: 20191211-IR-844190074RFA; readopted filed Feb 27, 2024, 10:19 a.m.: 20240327-IR-844230772RFA)

844 IAC 10-5-9 844 IAC 10-5-9 Advertising

844 IAC 10-5-9 Advertising

Authority: IC 25-23.5-2-5; IC 25-23.5-2-6

Affected: IC 25-1-5-3; IC 25-23.5

Sec. 9. (a) An occupational therapist shall not, on behalf of himself or herself, a partner, an associate, a shareholder in a professional corporation, or any other practitioner or specific health care provider affiliated with the practitioner, use, or participate in the use of, any form of public communication containing a false, fraudulent, misleading, deceptive, or unfair statement or claim.

(b) Subject to the requirements of subsection (a), and in order to facilitate the process of informed selection of a practitioner by the public, an occupational therapist may advertise services through the public media, provided that the advertisement is dignified and confines itself to the existence, scope, nature, and field of practice of occupational therapy.

(c) If the advertisement is communicated to the public by radio, cable, or television, it shall be prerecorded, approved for broadcast by the occupational therapist, and a recording and transcript of the actual transmission shall be retained by the occupational therapist for a period of five (5) years from the last date of broadcast.

(d) If an occupational therapist advertises a fee for a service, treatment, consultation, examination, or other procedure, the practitioner must render that service or procedure for no more than the fee advertised.

(e) Unless otherwise specified in the advertisement, if an occupational therapist publishes or communicates any fee information in a publication which has no fixed date for publication of a succeeding issue, the occupational therapist shall be bound by any representation made therein for thirty (30) days.

(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 10-5-9; filed Nov 14, 1991, 3:30 p.m.: 15 IR 582; readopted filed Nov 9, 2001, 3:16 p.m.: 25 IR 1325; readopted filed Oct 4, 2007, 3:34 p.m.: 20071031-IR-844070053RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2013, 9:24 a.m.: 20131225-IR-844130307RFA; readopted filed Nov 12, 2019, 9:11 a.m.: 20191211-IR-844190074RFA; readopted filed Feb 27, 2024, 10:19 a.m.: 20240327-IR-844230772RFA)

844 IAC 10-5-10 844 IAC 10-5-10 Contingency fee prohibited

844 IAC 10-5-10 Contingency fee prohibited

Authority: IC 25-23.5-2-5; IC 25-23.5-2-6

Affected: IC 25-1-5-3; IC 25-23.5

Sec. 10. An occupational therapist shall not base his or her fee upon the uncertain outcome of a contingency, whether such contingency be the outcome of litigation or any other occurrence or condition which may or may not develop, occur, or happen.

(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 10-5-10; filed Nov 14, 1991, 3:30 p.m.: 15 IR 583; readopted filed Nov 9, 2001, 3:16 p.m.: 25 IR 1325; readopted filed Oct 4, 2007, 3:34 p.m.: 20071031-IR-844070053RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2013, 9:24 a.m.: 20131225-IR-844130307RFA; readopted filed Nov 12, 2019, 9:11 a.m.: 20191211-IR-844190074RFA; readopted filed Feb 27, 2024, 10:19 a.m.: 20240327-IR-844230772RFA)

844 IAC 10-5-11 844 IAC 10-5-11 Liability to patients

844 IAC 10-5-11 Liability to patients

Authority: IC 25-23.5-2-5; IC 25-23.5-2-6

Affected: IC 25-1-5-3; IC 25-23.5

Sec. 11. An occupational therapist shall not attempt to exonerate himself or herself from or limit his or her liability to a patient for his or her personal malpractice except that an occupational therapist may enter into agreements which contain informed, voluntary releases and/or waivers of liability in settlement of a claim made by a patient or by those responsible for a patient's care.

(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 10-5-11; filed Nov 14, 1991, 3:30 p.m.: 15 IR 583; readopted filed Nov 9, 2001, 3:16 p.m.: 25 IR 1325; readopted filed Oct 4, 2007, 3:34 p.m.: 20071031-IR-844070053RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2013, 9:24 a.m.: 20131225-IR-844130307RFA; readopted filed Nov 12, 2019, 9:11 a.m.: 20191211-IR-844190074RFA; readopted filed Feb 27, 2024, 10:19 a.m.: 20240327-IR-844230772RFA)

844 IAC 10-5-12 844 IAC 10-5-12 Patient complaints

844 IAC 10-5-12 Patient complaints

Authority: IC 25-23.5-2-5; IC 25-23.5-2-6

Affected: IC 25-1-5-3; IC 25-23.5

Sec. 12. An occupational therapist shall not attempt to preclude, prohibit, or otherwise prevent the filing of a complaint against him or her by a patient or other practitioner for the alleged violation of any law.

(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 10-5-12; filed Nov 14, 1991, 3:30 p.m.: 15 IR 583; readopted filed Nov 9, 2001, 3:16 p.m.: 25 IR 1325; readopted filed Oct 4, 2007, 3:34 p.m.: 20071031-IR-844070053RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2013, 9:24 a.m.: 20131225-IR-844130307RFA; readopted filed Nov 12, 2019, 9:11 a.m.: 20191211-IR-844190074RFA; readopted filed Feb 27, 2024, 10:19 a.m.: 20240327-IR-844230772RFA)

844 IAC 10-5-13 844 IAC 10-5-13 Supervision of a holder of a temporary permit

844 IAC 10-5-13 Supervision of a holder of a temporary permit

Authority: IC 25-23.5-2-5; IC 25-23.5-2-6

Affected: IC 25-23.5-5-11

Sec. 13. (a) The supervising occupational therapist shall be reasonably available and responsible at all times for the direction and action of the person supervised when services are performed by the holder of a temporary permit issued under IC 25-23.5-5-11(a)(3). Unless the supervising occupational therapist is on the premises to provide constant supervision, the holder of the temporary permit shall meet once each working day to review all patients' treatments with the supervising occupational therapist. This meeting may include the virtual presence of the supervising occupational therapist. At least twenty percent (20%) of the meetings with the supervising or delegate occupational therapist must be in person. The patient's care shall always be the responsibility of the supervising occupational therapist. Reports written by the holder of a temporary permit issued under IC 25-23.5-5-11(a)(3) for inclusion in the patient's permanent record must be countersigned by the supervising occupational therapist, who may enter any remarks, revisions, or additions as the supervising occupational therapist deems appropriate. The supervising occupational therapist shall countersign within five (5) calendar days all documentation written by the holder of the temporary permit issued under IC 25-23.5-5-11(a)(3).

(b) The supervising occupational therapist shall, within five (5) calendar days, notify the committee in writing when the supervising relationship with the holder of the temporary permit has changed or been terminated. The notification to the committee must indicate the reason for the change or termination in supervision. Within five (5) calendar days of a change or termination of a supervising relationship, the holder of the temporary permit shall notify the committee in writing of the name and license number of a new supervising occupational therapist.

(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 10-5-13; filed Apr 22, 1994, 5:00 p.m.: 17 IR 2076; readopted filed Nov 9, 2001, 3:16 p.m.: 25 IR 1325; readopted filed Oct 4, 2007, 3:34 p.m.: 20071031-IR-844070053RFA; filed Mar 24, 2009, 11:38 a.m.: 20090422-IR-844080418FRA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2013, 9:24 a.m.: 20131225-IR-844130307RFA; readopted filed Nov 12, 2019, 9:11 a.m.: 20191211-IR-844190074RFA; readopted filed Feb 27, 2024, 10:19 a.m.: 20240327-IR-844230772RFA; filed Jan 12, 2026, 3:50 p.m.: 20260211-IR-844250329FRA)

844 IAC 10-5-14 844 IAC 10-5-14 Limit on number of temporary permit holders supervised

844 IAC 10-5-14 Limit on number of temporary permit holders supervised

Authority: IC 25-23.5-2-5; IC 25-23.5-2-6

Affected: IC 25-23.5-5-11

Sec. 14. (a) An occupational therapist may not supervise more than three (3) holders of temporary permits issued under IC 25-23.5-5-11(a)(3) at one (1) time.

(b) The supervising occupational therapist shall maintain documentation of the supervision of each temporary permit holder.

(c) Documentation must include the following:

(1) The date of supervision.

(2) The time spent supervising.

(3) The mode of supervision (e.g., in person, virtual, etc.).

(4) A summary of the supervisory session.

(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 10-5-14; filed Apr 22, 1994, 5:00 p.m.: 17 IR 2076; readopted filed Nov 9, 2001, 3:16 p.m.: 25 IR 1325; readopted filed Oct 4, 2007, 3:34 p.m.: 20071031-IR-844070053RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2013, 9:24 a.m.: 20131225-IR-844130307RFA; readopted filed Nov 12, 2019, 9:11 a.m.: 20191211-IR-844190074RFA; readopted filed Feb 27, 2024, 10:19 a.m.: 20240327-IR-844230772RFA; filed Jan 12, 2026, 3:50 p.m.: 20260211-IR-844250329FRA)

844 IAC 10-5-15 844 IAC 10-5-15 Limit on number of temporary permit applications

844 IAC 10-5-15 Limit on number of temporary permit applications

Authority: IC 25-23.5-2-5; IC 25-23.5-2-6

Affected: IC 25-23.5-5-11

Sec. 15. Under IC 25-23.5-5-11, temporary permits of applicants who fail to appear for the scheduled examination will be invalidated. If the applicant shows good cause to the committee in writing for missing the scheduled examination, the committee may allow the applicant to submit a new application for a temporary permit. The applicant may make up to two (2) applications for a temporary permit.

(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 10-5-15; filed Apr 22, 1994, 5:00 p.m.: 17 IR 2076; readopted filed Nov 9, 2001, 3:16 p.m.: 25 IR 1325; readopted filed Oct 4, 2007, 3:34 p.m.: 20071031-IR-844070053RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2013, 9:24 a.m.: 20131225-IR-844130307RFA; readopted filed Nov 12, 2019, 9:11 a.m.: 20191211-IR-844190074RFA; readopted filed Feb 27, 2024, 10:19 a.m.: 20240327-IR-844230772RFA)

844 IAC 10-5-16 844 IAC 10-5-16 Fines and civil penalties

844 IAC 10-5-16 Fines and civil penalties

Authority: IC 25-1-9-9; IC 25-23.5-2-5; IC 25-23.5-2-6

Affected: IC 25-23.5

Sec. 16. (a) Unless otherwise established in this title, fines and civil penalties levied by the board are set at fifty percent (50%) of the statutory maximum. If no statutory maximum is set, the fine or civil penalty is set at one thousand dollars ($1,000).

(b) A fine or civil penalty levied under subsection (a) may be reduced or increased after consideration of the mitigating factors identified in subsection (c) and aggravating factors identified in subsection (d). No fine or civil penalty may be set at less than one hundred dollars ($100).

(c) Mitigating factors include the following:

(1) Inability to pay.

(2) Acknowledging responsibility for underlying conduct.

(3) Acts prior to the underlying conduct to prevent or reduce damage to the public.

(4) Likelihood that the underlying conduct will not recur.

(5) The underlying conduct resulted from provocation, stress, emotional problems, or other circumstances that might offer an explanation.

(6) Timely and voluntary disclosure of the conduct underlying the fine or penalty.

(7) Subsequent remedial acts deemed appropriate by the board.

(d) Aggravating factors include the following:

(1) The underlying conduct resulted in moderate damage to the public.

(2) The underlying conduct resulted in severe damage to the public.

(3) The underlying conduct involved dishonesty or deception.

(4) The underlying conduct occurred as part of an overall pattern of improper conduct.

(5) The underlying conduct was motivated by bias against a protected class.

(6) Previous board discipline.

(7) The underlying conduct involved a vulnerable member of the public, including an individual:

(A) less than twelve (12) years of age;

(B) more than sixty-five (65) years of age;

(C) with a disability; or

(D) under the licensee's care, custody, or control.

(8) Failure to cooperate in a consumer complaint investigation or board proceeding.

(9) Dishonesty during board proceedings.

(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana, 844 IAC 10-5-16; filed Apr 21, 2025, 2:01 p.m.: 20250521-IR-844240598FRA)

Rule 6

844 IAC 10-6-1 844 IAC 10-6-1 Training programs (Expired)

Rule 6. Occupational Therapy Aides; Training and Supervision

844 IAC 10-6-1 Training programs (Expired)

(Expired under IC 4-22-2.5, effective January 1, 2013.)

844 IAC 10-6-1.5 844 IAC 10-6-1.5 "Occupational therapy aide" defined

844 IAC 10-6-1.5 "Occupational therapy aide" defined

Authority: IC 25-23.5-2-5; IC 25-23.5-2-6

Affected: IC 25-23.5-5-11

Sec. 1.5. "Occupational therapy aide" means an individual who supports and assists the occupational therapist and occupational therapy assistant by performing specifically delegated tasks.

(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 10-6-1.5; filed Jan 12, 2026, 3:50 p.m.: 20260211-IR-844250329FRA)

844 IAC 10-6-2 844 IAC 10-6-2 Indirect and direct patient services

844 IAC 10-6-2 Indirect and direct patient services

Authority: IC 25-23.5-2-5; IC 25-23.5-2-6

Affected: IC 25-23.5-2

Sec. 2. An occupational therapy aide may contribute to indirect patient services by providing the following:

(1) Routine department maintenance.

(2) Transportation of patients.

(3) Preparation and setting up of treatment equipment.

(4) Performing clerical activities.

An occupational therapy aide may provide limited direct patient services only when the supervising occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant is in direct verbal and visual contact with the patient. Before providing the direct patient services, the occupational therapy aide must have documented proof of competence to provide the patient service.

(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 10-6-2; filed Sep 1, 2000, 2:04 p.m.: 24 IR 23; readopted filed Nov 16, 2006, 10:52 a.m.: 20061129-IR-844060240RFA; filed Mar 24, 2009, 11:38 a.m.: 20090422-IR-844080418FRA; filed Aug 2, 2013, 2:54 p.m.: 20130828-IR-844120452FRA; readopted filed Nov 12, 2019, 9:11 a.m.: 20191211-IR-844190074RFA; readopted filed Feb 27, 2024, 10:19 a.m.: 20240327-IR-844230772RFA; filed Jan 12, 2026, 3:50 p.m.: 20260211-IR-844250329FRA)

844 IAC 10-6-3 844 IAC 10-6-3 Direct supervision (Expired)

844 IAC 10-6-3 Direct supervision (Expired)

(Expired under IC 4-22-2.5, effective January 1, 2013.)

Rule 7

844 IAC 10-7-1 844 IAC 10-7-1 Continuing competency requirements

Rule 7. Continuing Competency Requirements

844 IAC 10-7-1 Continuing competency requirements

Authority: IC 25-23.5-2-5; IC 25-23.5-2-6

Affected: IC 25-1-4; IC 25-23.5-2

Sec. 1. (a) Eighteen (18) hours of continuing competency are required for license renewal.

(b) Programs that have not been approved under this article will not be accepted as credit for license renewal.

(c) Continuing competency hours:

(1) must be obtained within the biennial renewal period; and

(2) may not be carried over from one (1) licensure period to another.

(d) If a license is valid for less than twelve (12) months, no continuing competency is required for renewal. If the license is valid for twelve (12) to twenty-four (24) months, nine (9) hours of continuing competency is required for renewal.

(e) Audits for compliance with continuing competency requirements and actions regarding noncompliance will be conducted as provided for in IC 25-1-4.

(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 10-7-1; filed Mar 24, 2009, 11:38 a.m.: 20090422-IR-844080418FRA; filed Aug 2, 2013, 2:54 p.m.: 20130828-IR-844120452FRA; readopted filed Nov 12, 2019, 9:11 a.m.: 20191211-IR-844190074RFA; readopted filed Feb 27, 2024, 10:19 a.m.: 20240327-IR-844230772RFA)

844 IAC 10-7-2 844 IAC 10-7-2 Responsibilities of licensees

844 IAC 10-7-2 Responsibilities of licensees

Authority: IC 25-23.5-2-5; IC 25-23.5-2-6

Affected: IC 25-23.5-2

Sec. 2. A license holder must do the following:

(1) Certify completion of continuing competency required by this rule at the time of license renewal.

(2) Retain verification of completion of continuing competency required by this rule for three (3) years after the last renewal date.

(3) Present verification of completion of continuing competency required by this rule at the request of the committee.

(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 10-7-2; filed Mar 24, 2009, 11:38 a.m.: 20090422-IR-844080418FRA; filed Aug 2, 2013, 2:54 p.m.: 20130828-IR-844120452FRA; readopted filed Nov 12, 2019, 9:11 a.m.: 20191211-IR-844190074RFA; readopted filed Feb 27, 2024, 10:19 a.m.: 20240327-IR-844230772RFA)

844 IAC 10-7-3 844 IAC 10-7-3 License period; number of hours required

844 IAC 10-7-3 License period; number of hours required

Authority: IC 25-1-4-8; IC 25-23.5-2-5

Affected: IC 25-1-8-6; IC 25-23.5-2

Sec. 3. (a) During each two (2) year license period, an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant shall complete at least eighteen (18) hours of continuing competency courses, with at least nine (9) hours being in category I courses.

(b) An occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant may not earn more than nine (9) category II credit hours toward the requirements under this section.

(c) All eighteen (18) hours of the continuing competency courses may be obtained through distance learning methods.

(d) If an individual's license has been expired for longer than three (3) years and the individual seeks reinstatement, the individual shall complete at least twenty-seven (27) hours of continuing education units (CEUs) within the preceding three (3) years, with at least fourteen (14) hours being in category I courses. The committee may require additional CEUs, remediation, or training under IC 25-1-8-6.

(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 10-7-3; filed Mar 24, 2009, 11:38 a.m.: 20090422-IR-844080418FRA; readopted filed Nov 13, 2015, 11:20 a.m.: 20151209-IR-844150245RFA; readopted filed Nov 12, 2019, 9:11 a.m.: 20191211-IR-844190074RFA; readopted filed Feb 27, 2024, 10:19 a.m.: 20240327-IR-844230772RFA; filed Jan 12, 2026, 3:50 p.m.: 20260211-IR-844250329FRA)

844 IAC 10-7-4 844 IAC 10-7-4 "Category I continuing competency courses" and "category II continuing competency activities" defined

844 IAC 10-7-4 "Category I continuing competency courses" and "category II continuing competency activities" defined

Authority: IC 25-23.5-2-5

Affected: IC 25-23.5-2

Sec. 4. (a) As used in this rule, "category I continuing competency courses" includes the following, and must be at least one (1) contact hour in length:

(1) Formally organized courses.

(2) Workshops.

(3) Seminars.

(4) Symposia.

(5) Home study programs, including approved online or web-based, audio, and video instructional programs.

(6) Undergraduate or graduate courses from an accredited institution related to the management, practice, and education of occupational therapy.

(b) As used in this rule, "category II continuing competency activities" includes the following:

(1) Publications of books, articles, or films related to the practice, management, or education of occupational therapy. Not more than five (5) contact hours will be awarded under this subdivision.

(2) Preparation for teaching a course in occupational therapy in an accredited program. Not more than six (6) contact hours will be awarded under this subdivision.

(3) Supervision of fieldwork for Level I and Level II students. One (1) contact hour will be awarded for every thirty-two (32) hours of supervision, with a maximum of six (6) contact hours.

(4) In-house or in-service seminars specifically designed for training or teaching.

(5) Actively participating with professional organizations as an officer or a committee chairperson.

(6) Supervising occupational therapy students when doing their observational hours as a pre-occupational therapy student applicant.

(7) Research activities other than publications and presentations.

(8) Mentoring of an Occupational Therapist Doctoral Capstone Experience Mentorship. One (1) contact hour will be awarded for every thirty-two (32) hours of capstone mentorship, with a maximum of six (6) contact hours. Completing a time-log documentation supports the mentoring activities.

(9) Supervision of an occupational therapy assistant baccalaureate program project. One (1) contact hour will be awarded for every thirty-two (32) hours of project mentorship, with a maximum of six (6) contact hours. Completing a time-log documentation supports the mentoring activities.

(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 10-7-4; filed Mar 24, 2009, 11:38 a.m.: 20090422-IR-844080418FRA; readopted filed Nov 13, 2015, 11:20 a.m.: 20151209-IR-844150245RFA; readopted filed Nov 12, 2019, 9:11 a.m.: 20191211-IR-844190074RFA; readopted filed Feb 27, 2024, 10:19 a.m.: 20240327-IR-844230772RFA; filed Jan 12, 2026, 3:50 p.m.: 20260211-IR-844250329FRA)

844 IAC 10-7-5 844 IAC 10-7-5 Approved organizations; standards for approval

844 IAC 10-7-5 Approved organizations; standards for approval

Authority: IC 25-1-4; IC 25-23.5-2-5

Affected: IC 25-1-4-0.2; IC 25-23.5-2

Sec. 5. (a) In addition to those approved organizations approved under IC 25-1-4-0.2, the following organizations are approved organizations for the purpose of sponsoring continuing competency courses without making further application to the committee:

(1) American Occupational Therapy Association or AOTA approved providers.

(2) National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.

(3) Indiana Occupational Therapy Association or IOTA approved providers.

(b) Continuing education courses offered by accredited colleges are acceptable for purposes of this rule if the course content is designed to directly enhance the practitioner's knowledge and skill in providing services relevant to the practice of occupational therapy. The following conversion will be used for this type of credit:

(1) One (1) semester hour equals fifteen (15) contact hours.

(2) One (1) quarter hour equals ten (10) contact hours.

(c) The committee will approve continuing competency activities if it determines that it:

(1) contributes directly to professional competency;

(2) relates directly to the practice or management of education of occupational therapy practitioners; and

(3) is conducted by individuals who have demonstrated expertise in the subject matter of the program.

(A) Prior approval by the committee is not required.

(B) Proof of content shall be demonstrated by the original workshop or conference brochure, agenda, notes, or materials given to participants during the presentations.

(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 10-7-5; filed Mar 24, 2009, 11:38 a.m.: 20090422-IR-844080418FRA; readopted filed Nov 13, 2015, 11:20 a.m.: 20151209-IR-844150245RFA; readopted filed Nov 12, 2019, 9:11 a.m.: 20191211-IR-844190074RFA; readopted filed Feb 27, 2024, 10:19 a.m.: 20240327-IR-844230772RFA)

844 IAC 10-7-6 844 IAC 10-7-6 Application for approval as continuing education sponsor

844 IAC 10-7-6 Application for approval as continuing education sponsor

Authority: IC 25-23.5-2-5

Affected: IC 25-23.5-2

Sec. 6. (a) Individuals or organizations applying for approval as sponsors of category I continuing competency courses must submit a written application for approval at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of the individual's or organization's presentation of a program for continuing competency credit. Programs presented:

(1) prior to the receipt of approval; or

(2) after the withdrawal or termination of approval of the individual or organization;

by the committee shall not count toward continuing competency requirements.

(b) The written request for approval shall include the following:

(1) The name of the sponsoring individual or organization.

(2) The address and telephone number of the individual or organization.

(3) The following for organizations:

(A) A description of the specific purposes for which the organization was formed.

(B) For each individual in the organization with direct responsibility for the training activities of the organization, a vita or resume listing all educational and relevant work experience.

(4) For individuals, a vita or resume listing all educational and relevant work experience.

(5) A list of each educational program presented or sponsored by the individual or organization for one (1) year prior to the date of the request for approval.

(6) For each program listed under subdivision (5), the following:

(A) The date and location of the program.

(B) A brief summary of the content of the program.

(C) The name and the academic and professional background of the lecturer.

(D) The number of clock hours of continuing education credit granted by a state licensing or similar regulatory authority for the program.

(7) A description of the course evaluation technique utilized for all educational programs.

(8) A sample of the certificate awarded for the completion of all educational programs, if available.

(9) A list of all programs anticipated to be presented or sponsored during the requested approval period, if available.

(10) A description of the procedure to be utilized for monitoring and documenting attendance.

(c) The individual or organization is responsible for monitoring attendance in such a way that verification of attendance throughout the program can be reliably assured.

(d) Approval of the individual or organization will be valid for a maximum period of two (2) years. The individual or organization is responsible for applying to the committee for approval.

(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 10-7-6; filed Mar 24, 2009, 11:38 a.m.: 20090422-IR-844080418FRA; readopted filed Nov 13, 2015, 11:20 a.m.: 20151209-IR-844150245RFA; readopted filed Nov 12, 2019, 9:11 a.m.: 20191211-IR-844190074RFA; readopted filed Feb 27, 2024, 10:19 a.m.: 20240327-IR-844230772RFA)

844 IAC 10-7-7 844 IAC 10-7-7 Renewal; sworn statement

844 IAC 10-7-7 Renewal; sworn statement

Authority: IC 25-23.5-2-5

Affected: IC 25-23.5-2

Sec. 7. An application for renewal of a license must contain a sworn statement by the licensee attesting that the continuing competency requirements as required by this section have been fulfilled.

(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 10-7-7; filed Mar 24, 2009, 11:38 a.m.: 20090422-IR-844080418FRA; filed Aug 2, 2013, 2:54 p.m.: 20130828-IR-844120452FRA; readopted filed Nov 12, 2019, 9:11 a.m.: 20191211-IR-844190074RFA; readopted filed Feb 27, 2024, 10:19 a.m.: 20240327-IR-844230772RFA)