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American Occupational Therapy Association

Indiana Becomes 47th State to Provide Licensure for Occupational Therapists

Published in Lab Law Weekly, May 25th, 2007

Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels signed legislation on May 8th that will provide state licensure for occupational therapists. The new law will also require the development of continuing competence requirements for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants.

"Occupational therapy practitioners provide important health and rehabilitation services to people of all ages who, because of illness, injury, developmental or psychological impairment, need specialized intervention to regain, develop or build skills necessary for independent functioning," said Christine Mahnesmith, Indiana Occupational Therapy Association (IOTA) President. "This legislation will...

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