2012 Indiana Code
TITLE 25. PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
ARTICLE 23.5. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
CHAPTER 1. DEFINITIONS
IC 25-23.5-1Chapter 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 SEC.61.
"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,
IC 25-23.5-1-5.5
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.197-2011, SEC.153.)
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.
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