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Public Act 92-0350
HB0572 Enrolled LRB9204161LBks
AN ACT concerning the regulation of professions.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
represented in the General Assembly:
Section 5. The Illinois Physical Therapy Act is amended
by adding Sections 0.05 and 14.1 as follows:
(225 ILCS 90/0.05 new)
Sec. 0.05. Legislative Intent. This Act is enacted for
the purpose of protecting the public health, safety, and
welfare, and for providing for State administrative control,
supervision, licensure, and regulation of the practice of
physical therapy. It is the legislature's intent that only
individuals who meet and maintain prescribed standards of
competence and conduct may engage in the practice of physical
therapy as authorized by this Act. This Act shall be
liberally construed to promote the public interest and to
accomplish the purpose stated herein. This Act does not
prohibit a person licensed under any other Act in this State
from engaging in the practice for which he or she is licensed
or from delegating services as provided for under that other
Act.
(225 ILCS 90/14.1 new)
Sec. 14.1. Continuing education renewal requirements.
The Department shall promulgate rules concerning continuing
education for persons licensed under this Act that require 40
hours of continuing education per license renewal cycle for a
physical therapist and 20 hours of continuing education per
license renewal cycle for a physical therapist assistant. In
establishing these rules, the Department shall consider
education required for the 2 categories of licensees to
maintain current knowledge and understanding of their
respective scope of practice, professional ethics, and
standards of care, as described in this Act, and in material
provided by relevant professional associations. The
Department shall also consider the educational requirements
for board certification in physical therapy specialty areas,
requirements for advanced clinical or academic degrees
related to physical therapy, requirements for attaining
advanced skills specific to particular practice environments
and patient populations, and the educational needs related to
special interest groups within the professions. These rules
shall assure that licensees are given the opportunity to
participate in those programs sponsored by or through their
professional associations, hospitals, or employers and which
are relevant to their practice. These rules shall also
address variances for illness or hardship. Each licensee is
responsible for maintaining records of completion of
continuing education and shall be prepared to produce the
records when requested by the Department.
Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon
becoming law.
Passed in the General Assembly May 23, 2001.
Approved August 15, 2001.
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