Sec. 1. (a) A dentist may order and administer an immunization that is recommended by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices for individuals who are not less than eleven (11) years of age, if the dentist complies with the following requirements:

(1) Before administering an immunization to an individual, the dentist receives the consent of one (1) of the following:

Terms Used In Indiana Code 25-14-6-1

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
(A) If the individual to whom the immunization is to be administered is at least (11) years of age and is less than eighteen (18) years of age, the parent or legal guardian of the individual.

(B) If the individual to whom the immunization is to be administered is at least eighteen (18) years of age and has a legal guardian, the legal guardian of the individual.

(C) If the individual to whom the immunization is to be administered is at least eighteen (18) years of age and does not have a legal guardian, the individual.

A parent or legal guardian who is required to give consent under this subdivision must be present at the time of immunization.

(2) Is certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

(3) Has successfully completed a course of training in immunization that meets the requirements set forth in subsection (b).

(4) Administers the immunization in accordance with a protocol that meets the requirements set forth in section 2 of this chapter.

     (b) A course of training under subsection (a)(3) must:

(1) be provided by an accredited provider;

(2) be approved by the board;

(3) meet the standards set forth by:

(A) the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or a similar health authority; or

(B) a professional body approved by the board; and

(4) comply with guidelines issued by:

(A) the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and

(B) the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

     (c) A dentist who administers immunizations under this chapter shall maintain records of the dentist’s completion of:

(1) training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation; and

(2) training described in subsection (b).

     (d) If the Indiana department of health or the department of homeland security determines that an emergency exists, subject to IC 16-41-9-1.7(a)(2), a dentist may administer any immunization in accordance with any instructions in the emergency determination.

As added by P.L.31-2021, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.56-2023, SEC.227.

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