Title 25, PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

Sec. 29. (a) This chapter does not apply to a nurse practicing in accordance with the practice and principles of the body known as the Church of Christ Scientist. (b) A sanitarium, nursing home, or rest home provided that it is listed and certified by the Commission for Accredita…

Sec. 3. At any time there is a vacancy or expiration of a term, the Indiana State Nurses Association shall recommend to the governor a list of qualified nurses for appointment to the board in the number of not less than twice the number of: (1) nurse vacancies to be filled; or (2…

Sec. 30. (a) A certified registered nurse anesthetist may administer anesthesia if the certified registered nurse anesthetist acts under the direction of and in the immediate presence of a physician. (b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as requiring a certified register…

Sec. 31. (a) As used in this section, "impaired registered nurse or licensed practical nurse" means a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse who has been affected by the use or abuse of alcohol or other drugs. (b) The board shall assist in the rehabilitation of an impaired …

Sec. 33. (a) An individual may not: (1) profess to be a nurse practitioner; or (2) use the title "nurse practitioner"; unless the individual is a nurse practitioner. (b) An individual may not: (1) profess to be a clinical nurse specialist; or (2) use the title "clinical nurse spe…

Sec. 34. (a) The impaired nurses account is established within the state general fund for the purposes of providing money for: (1) providing rehabilitation of impaired registered nurses or licensed practical nurses under this article; (2) funding the education compliance officer …

Sec. 35. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c), in order for an individual to practice as a forensic nurse, the individual must meet the following requirements: (1) Holds an active license as a registered nurse under this article. (2) Completes a biennial forensic nursing educ…

Sec. 4. (a) Each registered nurse member of the board required by section 2 of this chapter must: (1) be a citizen of the United States; (2) be a resident of Indiana; and (3) have: (A) graduated from an accredited educational program for the preparation of practitioners of profes…

Sec. 5. (a) The board shall meet annually. At its first meeting of the calendar year, it shall elect from the membership a president, a vice president, and a secretary. It shall hold such other meetings during the year as may be necessary for the transaction of its business. (b) …

Sec. 7. (a) The board shall do the following: (1) Adopt under IC 4-22-2 rules necessary to enable it to carry into effect this chapter. (2) Prescribe standards and approve curricula for nursing education programs preparing persons for licensure under this chapter. (3) Provide for…

Sec. 7.1. The board may adopt rules and regulations applicable to nurse practitioners. As added by Acts 1981, P.L.228, SEC.2.

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 7.2. (a) As used in this section, "nursing education program" means a nursing education program that is required to be authorized by the board for propriet…

Sec. 7.3. (a) The following definitions apply throughout this section: (1) "Eligible associate degree registered nursing program" means an associate degree registered nursing program that: (A) is accredited by the board; and (B) has an annual rate of successful completion of the …

Sec. 1. (a) There is created the Indiana optometry board (referred to in this chapter as the board), whose duty it shall be to carry out this chapter. The board shall consist of five (5) members appointed by the governor. Subject to IC 25-1-6.5-3, four (4) of these members must h…

Sec. 12. Every person who is granted a license under this article shall display it in a conspicuous part of the office in which the licensee practices optometry. Whenever practicing the profession of optometry outside of, or away from, the office or place of business, the license…

Sec. 13. Each member of the board may receive as compensation a salary per diem for each day actually engaged in the duties of his office and necessary travel expenses incurred in attending the meetings of the board in accordance with travel policies and procedures established by…

Sec. 14. (a) In each even-numbered year, the Indiana professional licensing agency shall issue a ninety (90) day notice of expiration and a license renewal application in accordance with IC 25-1-2-6 to each optometrist licensed in Indiana. The application shall be mailed to the l…

Sec. 14.1. No biennial renewal license shall be issued by the board until the applicant submits proof satisfactory to the board that subsequent to the issuance of his license, or last renewal thereof, he has completed continuing professional education, including postgraduate stud…

Sec. 17. The following are unlawful and a violation of this chapter: (1) For any person or persons to open an office for the purpose of practicing optometry in this state, or to announce to the public in any way an intention to practice optometry in any county in this state, with…

Sec. 18. A person who violates this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor. Formerly: Acts 1907, c.187, s.19; Acts 1913, c.359, s.7; Acts 1929, c.45, s.4. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.2544.

Sec. 19. (a) Whenever it appears to the board that any person or persons are engaged in the illegal practice of optometry as defined by this chapter, or that any person or persons are engaged in the practice of optometry without a license as required by this chapter, or that any …

Sec. 2. The board shall annually elect from its members a president and secretary. The board shall meet at least once each year, at Indianapolis, Indiana, and in addition thereto whenever and wherever the president and secretary thereof shall call a meeting; a majority of the boa…

Sec. 20. All certificates issued by the Indiana state board of registration and examination in optometry issued prior to May 1, 1977, shall be deemed to be licenses for the practice of optometry. All applications for the practice of optometry and all renewal notices sent for the …

Sec. 3. (a) Every person, except those exempted under this chapter, or those excepted from the taking of an examination under this chapter, before beginning the practice of optometry in this state, must pass an examination which shall be given or approved by the board. (b) Any pe…

Sec. 3.2. (a) Notwithstanding section 3 of this chapter, the board may issue or renew a limited license to practice optometry at the Indiana University School of Optometry if the applicant: (1) holds an active license in another jurisdiction; and (2) meets the continuing educatio…

Sec. 4. The practice of optometry is hereby defined to be any one of the following acts, or any combination of, or part of the following acts: (a) The examination or diagnosis of the human eye, to ascertain the presence of abnormal conditions or functions which may be diagnosed, …

Sec. 4.5. A person may not at any time make any changes or substitutions, including: (1) the brand; (2) the type of lenses; or (3) ophthalmic parameters; to a prescription for an individual for contact lenses or prescription eye glasses unless under the direction of the prescribe…

Sec. 4.7. A prescriber is not liable for any damage or injury to an individual resulting from the packaging, manufacturing, or dispensing of the contact lenses or prescription eye glasses unless the prescriber is also the seller. As added by P.L.52-2020, SEC.7.

Sec. 5. Nothing in this chapter shall be considered to apply to physicians and surgeons who have been authorized to practice medicine, surgery (as described in IC 25-22.5-1-1.1(a)(1)(C)), and obstetrics under the laws of the state of Indiana. Formerly: Acts 1907, c.187, s.6; Acts…

Sec. 5.5. The board may not establish standards concerning the practice of ocular telemedicine or ocular telehealth that are more restrictive than the standards that are set: (1) under this article; or (2) by rule and applicable to the practitioner's in-person ocular practice. As…

Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this article. As added by P.L.265-1999, SEC.1.

Sec. 2. "Acupuncture" means a form of health care employing traditional and modern Oriental medical concepts, Oriental medical diagnosis and treatment, and adjunctive therapies and diagnostic techniques for the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health and the prevention …

Sec. 2.1. "Acupuncturist" means an individual to whom a license to practice acupuncture in Indiana has been issued under IC 25-2.5-2. As added by P.L.59-2001, SEC.1.

Sec. 2.5. "Agency" refers to the Indiana professional licensing agency established by IC 25-1-5-3. As added by P.L.1-2006, SEC.418.

Sec. 3. "Board" refers to the medical licensing board. As added by P.L.265-1999, SEC.1.

Sec. 5. "Practice of acupuncture" means the insertion of acupuncture needles, the application of moxibustion to specific areas of the human body based upon Oriental medical diagnosis as a primary mode of therapy, and other means of applying acupuncture under this chapter. As adde…

Sec. 1. For the purposes of this chapter: (1) "Physical therapy" means the care and services provided by or under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist that includes any of the following: (A) Examining, evaluating, and conduct testing (as defined in subdivision (1…

Sec. 11. The fees collected under this chapter shall under no circumstances be refunded to the applicant. Formerly: Acts 1957, c.198, s.11. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.201; P.L.150-1986, SEC.13.

Sec. 12. A person who violates this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor. In addition the board may, in the name of the state, through the attorney general, apply in any court to enjoin any person from practicing physical therapy or acting as a physical therapist assistant, in v…

Sec. 13. (a) A physical therapist is responsible for managing all aspects of the physical therapy care of each patient. A physical therapist shall provide the following: (1) The initial evaluation, determination of a physical therapy diagnosis, prognosis, and plan of treatment in…

Sec. 14. (a) A physical therapist is responsible for accurate documentation and billing of the services the physical therapist provides. (b) A physical therapist assistant is responsible for accurate documentation and billing of the services the physical therapist assistant provi…

Sec. 15. A physical therapist shall communicate the overall physical therapy plan of care with the patient or the patient's legally authorized representative. As added by P.L.160-2019, SEC.27.

Sec. 16. A physical therapist and physical therapist assistant shall comply with the standards of practice under IC 25-1-9. As added by P.L.160-2019, SEC.28.

Sec. 17. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), information relating to the physical therapist-patient relationship is confidential and may not be communicated to a third party who is not involved in the patient's care without the written authorization of the patient. (b) The …

Sec. 18. Each physical therapist and physical therapist assistant shall: (1) conspicuously display a copy of the license or certificate in a location accessible to public view; (2) immediately produce a copy of the license or certificate upon request; or (3) notify a patient how …

Sec. 2. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter and IC 25-27-2, it is unlawful for a person or business entity to do the following: (1) Practice physical therapy without first obtaining from the board a license authorizing the person to practice physical therapy in this …