11 Ethics and Jurisprudence for the Indiana Physical Therapy Professional: Summary
Section 4: Indiana Physical Therapy Board
services of a testing company or agent to prepare, conduct, and score examinations. The board shall adopt rules concerning a continuing competency requirement for the renewal of a license for a physical therapist and certificate for a physical therapist assistant. Section 6: Evidence of Qualification Each applicant for a license as a physical therapist or certification as a physical therapist assistant must present satisfactory evidence that the applicant: 1. Does not have a conviction for a crime that has a direct bearing on the applicant’s ability to practice competently. 2. Has not been the subject of a disciplinary action initiated by the licensing agency of another state or jurisdiction on the grounds that the applicant was unable to practice as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant without endangering the public. Sections 6.1 and 6.3: Applying for a License as a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapy Assistant An applicant for a license as a physical therapist or a certificate as a physical therapy assistant must do the following: 1. Complete the application process, including payment of fees. 2. Submit proof of graduation from a professional physical therapist or physical therapist assistant education program accredited by a national accreditation agency approved by the board. 3. Pass an examination approved by the board. 4. Submit to a national criminal history background check. 5. Meet any other requirements established by board rule. Sections 6.2 and 6.4: Applicants for a Physical Therapy or Physical Therapist Assistant License Who Have Been Educated Outside the United States An applicant for a license as a physical therapy assistant OR certificate as a physical therapist assistant who has been educated outside the United States must do the following:
LEARNING TIP! The board is comprised of
the following five members: three physical therapists, one physical therapist assistant, and one member who is a resident of the state and who is not associated with physical therapy in any way other than as a consumer.
The governor shall make each appointment for a term of 4 years. A member of the board may not serve more than 8 years in a 10-year period. Each physical therapist and physical therapist assistant appointed must have an unrestricted license or certificate issued under this chapter, have five or more years’ experience in the actual practice of physical therapy immediately preceding appointment, and be a resident of the state and actively engaged in this state in the practice of physical therapy during incumbency as a member of the board. The affirmative vote of a majority of the members appointed to the board is required for the board to take action on any measure. The board shall meet at least quarterly. Section 5: Determination of Qualifications, Administration of Examinations, and Standards for Competent Practice The board shall do the following: 1. Pass upon the qualifications of physical therapists who apply for licensure and physical therapist assistants who apply for certification. 2. Provide all examinations either directly or by delegation. 3. Determine the applicants who successfully pass examinations. 4. License and certify qualified applicants. 5. Adopt rules concerning the competent practice of physical therapy to the board. The board shall adopt rules establishing standards for the competent practice of physical therapy. They may approve and utilize the
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