Authority: IC 25-23.5-2-5

Affected: IC 25-23.5-2

Sec. 4. (a) As used in this rule, "category I continuing competency courses" includes the following, and must be at least one (1) contact hour in length:

(1) Formally organized courses.

(2) Workshops.

(3) Seminars.

(4) Symposia.

(5) Home study programs, including approved online or web-based, audio, and video instructional programs.

(6) Undergraduate or graduate courses from an accredited institution related to the management, practice, and education of occupational therapy.

(b) As used in this rule, "category II continuing competency activities" includes the following:

(1) Publications of books, articles, or films related to the practice, management, or education of occupational therapy. Not more than five (5) contact hours will be awarded under this subdivision.

(2) Preparation for teaching a course in occupational therapy in an accredited program. Not more than six (6) contact hours will be awarded under this subdivision.

(3) Supervision of fieldwork for Level I and Level II students. One (1) contact hour will be awarded for every thirty-two (32) hours of supervision, with a maximum of six (6) contact hours.

(4) In-house or in-service seminars specifically designed for training or teaching.

(5) Actively participating with professional organizations as an officer or a committee chairperson.

(6) Supervising occupational therapy students when doing their observational hours as a pre-occupational therapy student applicant.

(7) Research activities other than publications and presentations.

(8) Mentoring of an Occupational Therapist Doctoral Capstone Experience Mentorship. One (1) contact hour will be awarded for every thirty-two (32) hours of capstone mentorship, with a maximum of six (6) contact hours. Completing a time-log documentation supports the mentoring activities.

(9) Supervision of an occupational therapy assistant baccalaureate program project. One (1) contact hour will be awarded for every thirty-two (32) hours of project mentorship, with a maximum of six (6) contact hours. Completing a time-log documentation supports the mentoring activities.

(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 10-7-4; filed Mar 24, 2009, 11:38 a.m.: 20090422-IR-844080418FRA; readopted filed Nov 13, 2015, 11:20 a.m.: 20151209-IR-844150245RFA; readopted filed Nov 12, 2019, 9:11 a.m.: 20191211-IR-844190074RFA; readopted filed Feb 27, 2024, 10:19 a.m.: 20240327-IR-844230772RFA; filed Jan 12, 2026, 3:50 p.m.: 20260211-IR-844250329FRA)