Authority: IC 25-1-4; IC 25-23.5-2-5

Affected: IC 25-1-4-0.2; IC 25-23.5-2

Sec. 5. (a) In addition to those approved organizations approved under IC 25-1-4-0.2, the following organizations are approved organizations for the purpose of sponsoring continuing competency courses without making further application to the committee:

1. (1) American Occupational Therapy Association or AOTA approved providers.
2. (2) National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
3. (3) Indiana Occupational Therapy Association or IOTA approved providers.

(b) Continuing education courses offered by accredited colleges are acceptable for purposes of this rule if the course content is designed to directly enhance the practitioner's knowledge and skill in providing services relevant to the practice of occupational therapy. The following conversion will be used for this type of credit:

1. (1) One (1) semester hour equals fifteen (15) contact hours.
2. (2) One (1) quarter hour equals ten (10) contact hours.

(c) The committee will approve continuing competency activities if it determines that it:

1. (1) contributes directly to professional competency;
2. (2) relates directly to the practice or management of education of occupational therapy practitioners; and

3. (3) is conducted by individuals who have demonstrated expertise in the subject matter of the program.

   1. (A) Prior approval by the committee is not required.
   2. (B) Proof of content shall be demonstrated by the original workshop or conference brochure, agenda, notes, or materials given to participants during the presentations.

(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 10-7-5; 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)