Indiana Code 25-35.6-1-5. Eligibility for licensure and registration
(1) Not have been convicted of a crime that has a direct bearing on the person’s ability to practice competently.
Terms Used In Indiana Code 25-35.6-1-5
- board: means the speech-language pathology and audiology board established by this article. See Indiana Code 25-35.6-1-2
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- person: means any individual, organization, or corporate body, except that only an individual may be licensed under this article. See Indiana Code 25-35.6-1-2
- speech-language pathologist: means an individual who practices speech-language pathology and who presents himself to the public by any title or description of services incorporating the words speech pathologist, speech-language pathologist, speech therapist, speech-language specialist, teacher of communication disorders, speech correctionist, speech clinician, language pathologist, language therapist, logopedist, communicologist, voice therapist, voice pathologist, or any similar title or description of service. See Indiana Code 25-35.6-1-2
- speech-language pathology: means the application of nonmedical and nonsurgical principles, methods, and procedures for the following:
Indiana Code 25-35.6-1-2
(A) possess at least a master’s degree or its equivalent in the area of speech-language pathology from an educational institution recognized by the board; and
(B) submit evidence of:
(i) a national certification in speech-language pathology that is approved by the board; or
(ii) satisfaction of the academic and clinical experience requirements necessary for licensure as defined in the rules of the board.
(3) For registration as a speech-language pathology aide, possess at least a high school degree or its equivalent.
(4) For registration as a speech-language pathology associate, possess at least an associate degree in speech-language pathology.
(5) For registration as a speech-language pathology assistant, possess at least a bachelor’s degree in speech-language pathology.
Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.262, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.267; Acts 1982, P.L.113, SEC.84; P.L.250-1985, SEC.2; P.L.149-1987, SEC.107; P.L.33-1993, SEC.71; P.L.212-2005, SEC.65.