Title 25, PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

Sec. 2.8. As used in this chapter, "surgical assistance" means intraoperative surgical patient care that involves the following: (1) Making incisions. (2) Closing surgical sites. (3) Manipulating or removing tissue. (4) Implanting surgical devices or drains. (5) Placing catheters…

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "surgical technology" means intraoperative surgical patient care that involves the following: (1) Preparing the operating room for surgical procedures by: (A) ensuring that surgical equipment is functioning properly and safely; and (B) preparing s…

Sec. 4. This chapter does not prohibit a licensed practitioner from performing surgical technology functions if the practitioner is acting within the scope of the practitioner's license. As added by P.L.97-2009, SEC.1.

Sec. 5. (a) Except as provided in section 4 of this chapter, an individual may not practice surgical technology in a health care facility unless the individual meets one (1) of the following requirements: (1) Is certified under IC 25-36.1-1. (2) Has completed a surgical technolog…

presence of operating room circulator Sec. 6. (a) An individual described in section 5(a) of this chapter may assist an operating room circulator in performing circulating duties if the individual: (1) has the necessary education, training, and experience, as determined by the he…

Sec. 7. (a) An individual who provides evidence to a health care facility that the individual was employed before July 1, 2009: (1) to provide surgical assistance; (2) under the supervision of a surgeon; and (3) in a health care facility; may provide surgical assistance in a heal…

Sec. 1. (a) The Indiana board of veterinary medicine is established. (b) Subject to IC 25-1-6.5-3, the board consists of seven (7) members appointed by the governor. (c) One (1) of the board members must be a registered veterinary technician. (d) One (1) of the board members must…

Sec. 10. The board is vested with the sole authority to issue, renew, deny, suspend, or revoke: (1) licenses and special permits to practice veterinary medicine; and (2) registrations or special permits to practice as a registered veterinary technician; in Indiana. [Pre-2008 Titl…

Sec. 11. The board is vested with sole authority to discipline licensed veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians consistent with this article and the rules adopted under this chapter. [Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-8(d).] As added by P.L.2-2008, S…

Sec. 12. The board is vested with the sole authority to determine the following: (1) The examinations applicants are required to take. (2) The subjects to be covered on the examinations. (3) The places where and the dates on which examinations will be given. (4) The deadlines for…

Sec. 13. The board may establish by rule minimum standards of continuing education for the renewal of licenses to practice veterinary medicine and for the renewal of registrations as a registered veterinary technician. The rules adopted under this section must comply with IC 25-1…

Sec. 14. The board shall adopt by rule standards of professional conduct for the competent practice of veterinary medicine and the competent practice of a registered veterinary technician. [Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-8(g).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12.…

Sec. 14.5. If the board determines that an emergency presents a risk to the delivery of competent, honest, and principled veterinary services in Indiana as described in IC 15-17.5-2-4, the board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 that: (1) suspend or modify licensing, examination, c…

Sec. 15. (a) Subject to IC 25-1-7, the board may conduct investigations for the purpose of discovering violations of this article by: (1) licensed veterinarians or registered veterinary technicians; or (2) persons practicing veterinary medicine without a license or persons practi…

Sec. 16. The board may inspect, without notice and during normal working hours, veterinary hospitals, clinics, or other establishments to determine if the veterinary hospitals, clinics, or other establishments meet the board's standards of cleanliness and sanitation as defined by…

Sec. 17. The board may hold hearings on all matters properly brought before the board. When conducting hearings, the board may administer oaths, receive evidence, make findings, and enter orders consistent with the findings. The board may require by subpoena the attendance and te…

Sec. 18. The board may bring proceedings in the courts for the enforcement of this article or any rules adopted under this chapter. [Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-8(k).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12.

Sec. 2. The term of each member of the board is established under IC 25-1-6.5. [Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citations: subsection (a) formerly 15-5-1.1-3(c); subsection (b) formerly 15-5-1.1-3(d).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.58-2008, SEC.17; P.L.78-2017, …

Sec. 20. The board may enter into reciprocal agreements with its counterpart boards in other states and may effect agreements by rule. [Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-8(m).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12.

Sec. 21. The board may appoint one (1) or more board members to act as representatives of the board at any meeting inside or outside Indiana where representation is desirable. [Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-8(n).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12.

Sec. 22. The state board shall provide the board with full-time or part-time professional and clerical personnel and supplies, including printed matter and equipment, necessary to implement this article. [Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-8(o).] As added by P.L.…

Sec. 23. The board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 that the board considers necessary to carry out the board's duties. [Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-8(p).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12.

Sec. 24. The board may adopt an appropriate seal, which may be affixed to all license and registration certificates and other official documents of the board. [Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-8(q).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12.

Sec. 25. (a) The veterinary medicine fund is established to provide funds for administering and enforcing the provisions of this article, including investigating and taking enforcement action against violators of this article. The fund shall be administered by the state board for…

Sec. 26. (a) Any reference in a law, rule, license, permit, registration, certification, order, agreement, or other document to or by the Indiana board of veterinary medical examiners shall be treated after June 30, 2023, as a reference to the board. (b) Any rules adopted by the …

Sec. 4. (a) Each member of the board must have been a resident of Indiana for at least five (5) years continuously before appointment and must have been a: (1) licensed veterinarian in the private practice of veterinary medicine; or (2) registered veterinary technician; in Indian…

Sec. 5. (a) The board shall hold an annual meeting in Indianapolis and other regular meetings during the year at places the board sets. (b) The board may hold special meetings as necessary. The chairperson or two (2) members of the board may call a special meeting. (c) Four (4) m…

Sec. 6. Each member of the board is entitled to reimbursement for traveling and other expenses as provided in the state travel policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency. [Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Cita…

Sec. 7. (a) At its annual meeting, the board shall elect a chairperson and vice chairperson and other necessary officers determined by the board. Officers shall serve for a term of one (1) year or until a successor is elected. There is no limitation on the number of terms an offi…

Sec. 8. The powers granted to the board in this chapter are to enable the board to effectively supervise the practice of veterinary medicine and are to be construed liberally to accomplish this objective. [Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-8(a).] As added by P.L…

Sec. 9. The board is vested with the sole authority to determine the qualifications of applicants for: (1) a license to practice veterinary medicine; and (2) registration to practice as a registered veterinary technician; in Indiana. [Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15…

Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this article. As added by P.L.98-2023, SEC.2.

Sec. 10. "Encumbrance" means a revocation or suspension of, or any limitation on, the full and unrestricted practice of licensed professional counseling by a licensing board. As added by P.L.98-2023, SEC.2.

Sec. 11. "Executive committee" means a group of directors elected or appointed to act on behalf of, and within the powers granted to them by, the commission. As added by P.L.98-2023, SEC.2.

Sec. 12. "Home state" means the member state that is the licensee's primary state of residence. As added by P.L.98-2023, SEC.2.

Sec. 13. "Impaired practitioner" means an individual who has one (1) or more conditions that may impair the practitioner's ability to practice as a licensed professional counselor without some type of intervention and may include, but are not limited to, alcohol and drug dependen…

Sec. 14. "Investigative information" means information, records, and documents received or generated by a professional counseling licensing board pursuant to an investigation. As added by P.L.98-2023, SEC.2.

Sec. 15. "Jurisprudence requirement", if required by a member state, means the assessment of an individual's knowledge of the laws and rules governing the practice of professional counseling in a state. As added by P.L.98-2023, SEC.2.

Sec. 16. "Licensed professional counselor" means a counselor licensed by a member state, regardless of the title used by that state, to independently assess, diagnose, and treat behavioral health conditions. As added by P.L.98-2023, SEC.2.

Sec. 17. "Licensee" means an individual who currently holds an authorization from the state to practice as a licensed professional counselor. As added by P.L.98-2023, SEC.2.

Sec. 18. "Licensing board" means the agency of a state, or equivalent, that is responsible for the licensing and regulation of licensed professional counselors. As added by P.L.98-2023, SEC.2.

Sec. 19. "Member state" means a state that has enacted the compact. As added by P.L.98-2023, SEC.2.

Sec. 2. "Active duty military" means full-time duty status in the active uniformed service of the United States, including members of the National Guard and reserve components of the armed forces of the United States on active duty orders pursuant to 10 U.S.C. Chapters 1209 and 1…

Sec. 20. "Privilege to practice" means a legal authorization, which is equivalent to a license, permitting the practice of professional counseling in a remote state. As added by P.L.98-2023, SEC.2.

Sec. 21. "Professional counseling" means the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of behavioral health conditions by a licensed professional counselor. As added by P.L.98-2023, SEC.2.

Sec. 22. "Remote state" means a member state other than the home state, where a licensee is exercising or seeking to exercise the privilege to practice. As added by P.L.98-2023, SEC.2.