Ind. Code § 25-27-1-5 – Determination of qualifications; administration of examinations; standards for competent practice

(a) The committee shall:
1. (1) pass upon the qualifications of physical therapists who apply for licensure and physical therapist's assistants who apply for certification;
2. (2) provide all examinations either directly or by delegation under subsection (c);
3. (3) determine the applicants who successfully pass examinations;
4. (4) license qualified applicants; and
5. (5) propose rules concerning the competent practice of physical therapy to the board.
(b) The board shall adopt rules, considering the committee's proposed rules, establishing standards for the competent practice of physical therapy.
(c) The committee may approve and utilize the services of a testing company or agent to prepare, conduct, and score examinations.
(d) The board shall adopt rules, considering the committee's proposed rules, concerning a continuing competency requirement for the renewal of a:
1. (1) license for a physical therapist; and
2. (2) certificate for a physical therapist's assistant.
  Formerly: Acts 1957, c.198, s.5; Acts 1971, P.L.379, SEC.4. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.196; P.L.150-1986, SEC.7; P.L.259-1987, SEC.3; P.L.197-2011, SEC.116.