Indiana Code 25-35.6-5-1. Purpose
(1) Increase public access to audiology and speech-language pathology services by providing for the mutual recognition of other member state licenses.
Terms Used In Indiana Code 25-35.6-5-1
- audiology: means the application of nonmedical and nonsurgical principles, methods, and procedures of prevention, evaluation, habilitation, rehabilitation, instruction, and research of disorders of hearing, auditory function, and vestibular function. 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
(3) Encourage the cooperation of member states in regulating multistate audiology and speech-language pathology practice.
(4) Support spouses of relocating active duty military personnel.
(5) Enhance the exchange of licensure, investigative, and disciplinary information between member states.
(6) Allow a remote state to hold a provider of services with a compact privilege in that state accountable to that state’s practice standards.
(7) Allow for the use of telehealth technology to facilitate increased access to audiology and speech-language pathology services.
As added by P.L.149-2022, SEC.19.