TITLE 844 MEDICAL LICENSING BOARD OF INDIANA

Under IC 4-22-2-23, the Medical Licensing Board of Indiana intends to adopt a rule concerning the following:

OVERVIEW: Amends 844 IAC 6-1-2 to define "continuing competency" and "contact hour". Adds 844 IAC 6-8 to implement rules based on House Enrolled Act 1233 (P.L.197-2011) for physical therapists and physical therapists assistants, including establishing the continuing competency requirements, responsibilities of licensees, license period and number of hours required for the license period, Category I continuing competency courses and Category II continuing competency activities, and approved organizations and standards for approval. Questions or comments concerning the proposed rules may be directed to: Indiana Professional Licensing Agency, ATTENTION: Board Director, Indiana Government Center South, 402 West Washington Street, Room W072, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 or by electronic mail at tacoleman@pla.in.gov. Statutory authority: IC 25-27-1-5.

For purposes of IC 4-22-2-28.1, the Small Business Regulatory Coordinator for this rule is:

Tasha Coleman

Indiana Professional Licensing Agency

Indiana Government Center South

402 West Washington Street, Room W072

Indianapolis, IN 46204

(317) 234-2051

tacoleman@pla.in.gov

For purposes of IC 4-22-2-28.1, the Small Business Ombudsman designated by IC 5-28-17-5 is:

Eric P. Shields

Indiana Economic Development Corporation

One North Capitol, Suite 700

Indianapolis, IN 46204

(317) 234-3997

smallbizombudsman@iedc.in.gov

Resources available to regulated entities through the small business ombudsman include the ombudsman's duties stated in IC 5-28-17-5, specifically IC 5-28-17-5(9), investigating and attempting to resolve any matter regarding compliance by a small business with a law, rule, or policy administered by a state agency, either as a party to a proceeding or as a mediator.

DIN: 20120502-IR-844120204NIA

Composed: Apr 26,2024 8:09:36PM EDT

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