Sec. 3.1. This chapter does not prohibit any of the following:
(1) The practice of any occupation or profession for which a person is licensed, certified, or registered in Indiana by a state agency. The persons who are exempted by this subdivision include persons licensed, certified, or registered to practice osteopathic medicine, chiropractic, or podiatric medicine.
(2) The practice of any health care occupation or profession by a person who is practicing within the scope of the person's education and experience.
(3) The performance of any first aid procedure incidental to a person's employment or volunteer duties.
(4) The performance of an emergency first aid procedure by any person.
(5) Except as provided in section 2(a)(3) of this chapter, the provision of the following by a chiropractor licensed under IC 25-10:
(A) Physical therapy modality services.
(B) Physical rehabilitation services.
(C) Therapeutic procedures.
(D) Tests and measurements.
(E) Therapeutic devices.
(F) Physiotherapy, as included in the chiropractic licensure examination.
However, nothing in this section allows a person to claim or imply that the person is a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant unless the person is a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant.
As added by P.L.150-1986, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.160-2019, SEC.12.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 25. Professions and Occupations
Article 27. Physical Therapists
Chapter 1. Regulation of Physical Therapists
25-27-1-2. Unlawful Practices; Providing Mandated School Services
25-27-1-2.5. Evaluations and Treatment Without Referral; Exceptions; Testing Certification
25-27-1-3.1. Practice of Certain Occupations or Professions and First Aid Not Prohibited
25-27-1-3.5. Sharp Debridement Referral
25-27-1-4. Indiana Board of Physical Therapy
25-27-1-6. Evidence of Qualification
25-27-1-6.1. Requirements for Physical Therapist License
25-27-1-6.2. Requirements for Physical Therapist Educated Outside of the United States
25-27-1-6.3. Requirements for Physical Therapist Assistant Certificate
25-27-1-6.4. Requirements for Physical Therapist Assistant Educated Outside of the United States
25-27-1-7. Examination; Reexamination; Examination Security
25-27-1-9. Foreign Applicants; License or Certificate by Endorsement; Fee
25-27-1-12. Violation of Chapter; Penalties
25-27-1-13. Physical Therapist Duties; Supervision
25-27-1-14. Documentation and Billing
25-27-1-15. Physical Therapy Plan of Care
25-27-1-16. Standards of Practice
25-27-1-17. Confidentiality; Exceptions
25-27-1-18. License and Certificate Display and Verification