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 through the provision of the following:

1. (1) Routine department maintenance.
2. (2) Transportation of patients.
3. (3) Preparation and setting up of treatment equipment.
4. (4) Performing clerical activities.

An aide, with direct on-site supervision of a licensed occupational therapist or, when appropriate, a licensed occupational therapy assistant, may provide direct 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)