Illinois Administrative Code

Section 1316.60 Dishonorable, Unethical, or Unprofessional Conduct The Division may suspend or revoke a license, refuse to issue or renew a license or take other disciplinary action based upon its findings of dishonorable, unethical, or unprofessional conduct pursuant to Section …

Section 1316.65 Granting Variances The Director may grant variances from this Part in individual cases when the Director finds that: a) The provision from which the variance is granted is not statutorily mandated; b) No party will be injured by the granting of the variance; and c…

Section 1325.10 Examination a) Orthotics. The examination for licensure as an orthotist shall be the orthotics certification examination of the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics, Inc. (ABC). b) Prosthetics. The examination for licensure as a …

Section 1325.15 Application for Licensure as an Orthotist a) Any person seeking licensure as an orthotist shall file an application with the Division on forms provided by the Division. The application shall include the following: 1) Either: A) Proof of a baccalaureate degree in a…

Section 1325.20 Application for Licensure as a Prosthetist a) Any person seeking licensure as a prosthetist shall file an application with the Division on forms provided by the Division. The application shall include the following: 1) Either: A) Proof of a baccalaureate degree in…

Section 1325.25 Application for Licensure as a Pedorthist a) Any person seeking licensure as a pedorthist shall file an application with the Division on forms provided by the Division. The application shall include the following: 1) Proof of graduation from high school or its equ…

Section 1325.30 Clinical Residency in Orthotics and Prosthetics a) Applicants must complete a clinical residency of at least 1900 hours in the area for which the license is being sought (either orthotics or prosthetics). The residency shall meet the following criteria: 1) The cli…

Section 1325.35 Qualified Work Experience in Pedorthics a) Applicants must complete a qualified work experience of at least 1000 hours in pedorthics. This is a hands on internship program designed to promote the applicant's ability to provide quality patient care by enhancing his…

Section 1325.40 Supervision a) Non-licensed caregivers (assistants, technicians, residents, or students) may provide orthotic, prosthetic, or pedorthic services only under the supervision of a licensee under the Act. All services must be performed pursuant to the supervisor's ord…

Section 1325.45 Classification of Devices a) The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMMS) Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) is used as a universal coding database for orthotic, prosthetic, and pedorthic devices. To determine the appropriate level of supervision, th…

Section 1325.5 Definitions "Act" means the Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics Practice Act [225 ILCS 84]. "Board" means the Board of Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics. "Department" means the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. "Director" means the Directo…

Section 1325.50 Fees The following fees shall be paid to the Department and are nonrefundable: a) Application fees 1) The fee for application for a license as an orthotist, prosthetist or pedorthist is $400. 2) The fee for application as a continuing education sponsor is $500. b)…

Section 1325.55 Renewals a) The first license issued shall expire on September 30, 2003 and every September 30 of odd-numbered years. Beginning with the September 30, 2005 renewal and every renewal thereafter, in order to renew a license, a licensee shall be required to complete …

Section 1325.60 Endorsement a) An applicant seeking licensure in Illinois pursuant to Section 70 of the Act shall file an application with the Division, on forms provided by the Division, that includes: 1) Certification of education and experience set forth in Sections 1325.15, 1…

Section 1325.65 Dishonorable, Unethical or Unprofessional Conduct a) Pursuant to Section 90(a)(9) of the Act, engaging in dishonorable, unethical or unprofessional conduct in the practice of orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics shall include but not be limited to: 1) The promoti…

Section 1325.70 Granting Variances a) The Director may grant variances from this Part in individual cases where he/she finds that: 1) The provision from which the variance is granted is not statutorily mandated; 2) No party will be injured by the granting of the variance; and 3) …

Section 1325.75 Restoration a) A person seeking restoration of a license that has expired for less than 5 years shall have the license restored upon payment of fees set forth in Section 1325.50. A person seeking restoration of a license shall provide evidence of successful comple…

Section 1325.80 Continuing Education a) Continuing Education Hour Requirements 1) Renewal applicants shall complete 30 hours of Continuing Education (CE) relevant to the practice of orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics during each pre-renewal period. The Division shall conduct a…

Section 1335.10 Definitions "Act" means the Perfusionist Practice Act [225 ILCS 125]. "Board" means the Board of Perfusion. "Department" means the Department of Professional Regulation. "Perfusionist" means a person qualified, by academic and clinical education, to operate the ex…

Section 1335.100 Unethical, Unauthorized or Unprofessional Conduct a) The Department may suspend or revoke a license, refuse to issue or renew a license or take other disciplinary action based upon its finding of "unethical, unauthorized, or unprofessional conduct" within the mea…

Section 1335.20 Fees The following fees shall be paid to the Department and are not refundable: a) Application Fees. The fee for application for a license as a perfusionist is $250. b) Renewal Fees. The fee for the renewal of a license shall be calculated at the rate of $125 per …

Section 1335.30 Application for Licensure Pursuant to Section 60 of the Act (Grandfather) a) Pursuant to Section 60 of the Act, an applicant may apply for licensure by filing an application on forms provided by the Department. The application shall be postmarked no later than Nov…

Section 1335.40 Application for Licensure a) An applicant for licensure as a perfusionist shall file an application on forms provided by the Department. The application shall include: 1) Certification of graduation from a school accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation o…

Section 1335.50 Renewals a) The first licenses issued under the Act shall expire on April 30, 2004. Thereafter, every license issued under the Act shall expire on April 30 of even numbered years. The holder of a license may renew the license during the month preceding the expirat…

Section 1335.60 Restoration a) A person seeking restoration of a license that has expired for 3 years or less shall have the license restored upon payment of all lapsed renewal fees required by Section 1335.20 of this Part. b) A person seeking restoration of a license that has be…

Section 1335.70 Endorsement a) An applicant for licensure as a perfusionist who is licensed under the laws of another state shall file an application with the Department that shall include: 1) Certification of graduation from a school accredited by the Commission on the Accredita…

Section 1335.80 Inactive Status a) Licensed perfusionists who notify the Department, on forms provided by the Department, may place their licenses on inactive status and shall be excused from paying renewal fees until they notify the Department in writing of the intention to resu…

Section 1335.90 Granting Variances a) The Director may grant variances from this Part in individual cases where he/she finds that: 1) The provision from which the variance is granted is not statutorily mandated; 2) No party will be injured by the granting of the variance; and 3) …

Section 1340.15 Application for Licensure Under Section 8.1 of the Act (Grandfather) (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 20 Ill. Reg. 10678, effective July 26, 1996)

Section 1340.20 Approved Curriculum a) In determining whether an applicant's curriculum should be approved, the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation-Division of Professional Regulation (Division) may consider accreditation of the applicant's school by the Commissio…

Section 1340.30 Application for Licensure on the Basis of Examination a) An applicant for a physical therapist license by examination shall submit: 1) A completed and signed application on forms provided by the Division; 2) Certification of graduation from a physical therapist pr…

Section 1340.40 Examination a) The examination for a physical therapist license shall be the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) of the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy for physical therapists. b) The examination for a physical therapist assistant license s…

Section 1340.50 Endorsement a) An applicant who is currently licensed under the laws of another state or territory of the United States and who wishes to be licensed as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant by endorsement shall submit: 1) A completed and signed app…

Section 1340.55 Renewals a) Every physical therapy license issued under the Act shall expire on September 30 of each even-numbered year. Every physical therapist assistant license issued under the Act shall expire on September 30 or each odd-numbered year. The holder of a license…

Section 1340.57 Fees The following fees shall be paid to the Division and are not refundable: a) Application Fees 1) The fee for application for a license as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant is $100. In addition, applicants for an examination shall be required…

Section 1340.60 Restoration a) Any person seeking restoration of a license that has expired or been placed on inactive status for more than 5 years shall submit: 1) A completed and signed application, on forms provided by the Division; 2) The required fee set forth in Section 134…

Section 1340.61 Continuing Education a) CE Hour Requirements 1) Every physical therapist shall complete 40 hours of CE relevant to the practice of physical therapy during each prerenewal period as a condition of renewal. Beginning with the September 2016 renewal, at least 3 hours…

Section 1340.65 Unprofessional Conduct a) Pursuant to Section 17(l)(H) of the Act, unprofessional conduct in the practice of physical therapy shall include, but not be limited to: 1) The promotion of the sale of services, goods, appliances or drugs in such manner as to exploit th…

Section 1340.66 Advertising a) Persons licensed to practice physical therapy in the State of Illinois may advertise in any medium or other form of public communications in a manner which presents information to the public in a truthful, direct, dignified and readily comprehensibl…

Section 1340.70 Granting Variances The Director may grant variances from this Part in individual cases when he or she finds that: a) the provision from which the variance is granted is not statutorily mandated; b) no party will be injured by the granting of the variance; and c) t…

Section 1340.75 Intramuscular Manual Therapy a) A physical therapist or physical therapist assistant licensed to practice in the State of Illinois may only perform intramuscular manual therapy under the following conditions: 1) Prior to completion of the education under subsectio…

Section 1340.85 Physical Therapy Services a) A physical therapist providing services without a referral from a health care professional must notify the patient's treating health care professional within 5 business days after the patient's first visit that the patient is receiving…

Section 1345.10 Definitions "Act" means the Licensed Certified Professional Midwife Practice Act [225 ILCS 64]. "Birth Center" means a facility licensed by the Department of Public Health under the Birth Center Licensing Act [210 ILCS 170]. "Board" means the Illinois Midwifery Bo…

Section 1345.15 Application for Licensure a) An applicant for licensure as a licensed certified professional midwife shall file an application on forms provided by the Division. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. The application shall include: 1) Certification of succes…

Section 1345.20 Examination a) The examination approved by the Division for licensure as a licensed certified professional midwife is the North American Registry of Midwives Examination. The passing score on the examination shall be the passing score established by the testing en…

Section 1345.25 Endorsement a) An applicant for licensure as a licensed certified professional midwife who is licensed under the laws of another state shall file an application on forms provided by the Division. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. The application shall i…

Section 1345.30 Renewals a) All licenses issued under the Act shall expire October 31 of each even-numbered year. The holder of a license may renew the license during the month preceding the expiration date by paying the required fee. b) Compliance with the continuing education r…

Section 1345.35 Continuing Education a) Continuing Education Requirements 1) Beginning with the 2028 renewal period, all licensed certified professional midwives shall complete 20 hours of approved continuing education per two-year license renewal cycle. 2) All continuing educati…

Section 1345.40 Midwife Assistant a) A midwife assistant performs basic administrative, clerical, and supportive services under the supervision of a certified professional midwife. (Section 10 of the Act) b) "Midwife supportive services" means simple routine medical tasks and pro…

Section 1345.45 Restoration a) A person seeking reinstatement of a license that has expired for three years or less shall have the license reinstated upon payment of all lapsed renewal fees required by Section 1345.55 and proof of completion of the continuing education required u…