Section 16-20-1-9.5 - Local health officer qualifications; training(a) In order to serve as the local health officer, an individual must: (1) be a physician licensed under IC 25-22.5; or(2) have at least: (A) a master's degree in public health; and(B) five (5) years of experience in public health; and be approved in accordance with IC 16-20-2-16.
(b) Beginning July 1, 2023, any individual listed in subsection (a) who is newly appointed to the position of a local health officer shall complete a public health foundation training course developed and approved by the state department.Added by P.L. 164-2023,SEC. 18, eff. 7/1/2023.