Ethics and Jurisprudence for the Indiana Physical Therapy Professionals, 2nd Edition: Summary 4
SECTION II: INDIANA JURISPRUDENCE Indiana Practice Act and Administrative Code The Indiana Code §25-27 (Indiana Practice Act) and Indiana Administrative Code, Title 842, Article 1 govern physical therapists and physical therapist assistants in Indiana. Key changes from Senate Enrolled Act No. 586 (effective July 1, 2019) include: • Creation of a five-member physical therapy board • Extension of "direct access" days from 24 to 42 days • Addition of dry needling to the scope of practice • Improved title protections • Removal of physicians' ability to supervise physical therapist assistants • Definition of "physical therapy aide" • Limitation of NPTE attempts to 6 Key Definitions and Scope of Practice Physical therapy is defined as care and services provided by or under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist, including: • Examining, evaluating, and testing patients with impairments or limitations • Alleviating impairments through various interventions (therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, etc.) • Using dry needling to treat neuromusculoskeletal pain (with proper training) • Reducing risk of/preventing injuries and promoting wellness • Engaging in administration, consultation, education, and research Licensure Requirements The Indiana board of physical therapy is responsible for: • Evaluating qualifications of applicants • Providing examinations • Licensing and certifying qualified applicants • Adopting rules for competent practice Applicants for licensure must: • Complete the application process and pay fees • Graduate from an accredited program • Pass the examination • Submit to a criminal background check • Meet continuing competency requirements Renewal and Continuing Competency • Licenses and certificates expire on the date specified in even-numbered years. Licensees must renew their license on or before July 1st every even-numbered year.
• 22 hours of continuing competency activities are required for biennial renewal ○ 2 hours must be in ethics and Indiana jurisprudence ○ A licensee must certify completion of continuing competency activities and retain verification of completion of continuing competency activities for 3 years after the last renewal date ○ If a license or certification is valid for fewer than 12 months, no continuing competency activity is required for renewal • At least 10 hours must be in Category I courses ○ Category I activities include the following and must be at least one (I) contact hour in length: ■ Formally organized courses ■ Workshops ■ Seminars ■ Symposia ■ Home study programs including computer, audio and video instructional programs ■ Approved “for credit” courses that are related to the practice of physical therapy from an approved organization ○ Category II activities include the following: ■ Professional writing/research ■ Teaching as an adjunct responsibility at an accredited PT or PTA program ■ Participation as a presenter in an approved workshop, continuing education course, seminar or symposium ■ Supervision of physical therapy or physical therapy assistant students ■ In-house or in-service seminars related to physical therapy practice ■ Actively participate with professional organizations related to physical therapy practice ■ Certification of clinical specialization by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) ■ Certificate of Advanced Proficiency for the PTA by the APTA ■ Attendance at the INAPTA state or distract meetings ■ Other scholarly or educational activities related to the practice or management of physical therapy • Continuing competency hours must be obtained within the biennial renewal period • Each licensee is responsible for providing the board with a current address, telephone number, and name change, as applicable, within thirty (30) days of the change
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