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Illinois implements changes to Nurse Practice Act December 2010 Illinois Law Update, Page 616 The Department of Financial and Professional Regulation recently amended section 1300 of the Nurse Practice Act, which lays out many of the regulations governing Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs), Registered Nurses (RNs), and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). 68 Ill Adm Code 1300 et seq.
Requirements for training, use of anesthesia in dental procedures strengthened August 2010 Illinois Law Update, Page 400 The Department of Financial and Professional Regulation recently amended regulations that create enforcement mechanisms for several sections of the Illinois Dental Practice Act, 225 ILCS 25/1 et seq.
Registered nurses allowed to administer anesthesia December 2009 Illinois Law Update, Page 604 The Illinois Department of Public Health modified the rules concerning the licensing requirements for ambulatory surgical treatment centers.  
Illinois updates medical prescription prescribing protocol August 2009 Illinois Law Update, Page 392 The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services has updated the rules regulating the dispensing of prescription drugs by physicians, dentists, and podiatrists.
Amendments made to Teacher Certification Criteria and a new Master Principal Program May 2008 Illinois Law Update, Page 236 The State Board of Education added two new sections to 23 Ill Adm Code 25 and made changes to several sections. 23 Ill Adm Code 25. 
Licensing of physicians tied to maintenance of profiles December 2007 Illinois Law Update, Page 632 The Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, which regulates the licensing of physicians, has created rules to implement the Medical Practice Act of 1987, 225 ILCS 60 et seq, which required that the department make publicly available profiles of all physicians licensed in Illinois. 68 Ill Adm Code 1285. 
Nurse Educator Loan Repayment Program Implemented September 2007 Illinois Law Update, Page 460 The Board of Education has created 23 Ill Adm Code 2758 to implement the Nurse Educator Loan Repayment Program, effective July 1, 2007. 
An Overview of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation By Michael V. Favia and Marlene E. Siedlarz August 2007 Article, Page 428 Attorneys representing doctors, dentists, and other licensees before the IDFPR need to know the agency's policies and procedures. Here's a primer.
Professional licenses can be withheld for non-payment of taxes August 2007 Illinois Law Update, Page 404 A new sub-section, 1100.560, has been added to 68 Ill Adm Code 1100, effective May 16, 2007. 
Qualified physician must be present until medical discharge August 2007 Illinois Law Update, Page 404 Sub-section 205.320 of 77 Ill Adm Code 205, titled "Ambulatory Surgical Treatment Center Licensing Requirements," has been amended, effective May 7, 2007. 
Notice requirements for out-of-state Certified Public Accountants explained May 2007 Illinois Law Update, Page 236 Effective February 15, 2007, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation has amended 68 Ill Adm Code 1420. 
New continuing education requirements for massage therapists September 2006 Illinois Law Update, Page 464 Effective June 29, 2006, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (Department) has amended part 1284 of title 68, 68 Ill Adm Code 1284. 
Changes made to dental examinations to be commensurate with national standards July 2006 Illinois Law Update, Page 334 Amendments have been made to the required examinations of dentists and hygienists with the intent that these changes will mirror national changes. 
Medical specialists now eligible to issue handicapped placards April 2006 Illinois Law Update, Page 174 Effective January 6, 2006, the Secretary of State has broadened the class of persons eligible to issue handicapped placards to include "competent medical specialists." 
Changes made to assist in implementing a computer-based CPA exam February 2006 Illinois Law Update, Page 68 The Illinois Board of Examiners recently amended and added a new section to Part 1400 of Title 23, 23 Ill Adm Code 1400.
Requirements amended for social workers renewing or restoring licenses March 2005 Illinois Law Update, Page 116 The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation recently amended Part 1470 of Title 68 of the Illinois Administrative Code, 68 Ill Adm Code 1470, effective December 8, 2004.
Massage therapists required to submit fingerprints to State Police P.A. 093-0908 October 2004 Illinois Law Update, Page 514 Effective immediately, each applicant for a massage therapist license will have his or her fingerprints electronically submitted to the Department of State Police. 
Background Checks Required for Euthanasia Technicians P.A. 093-0626 May 2004 Illinois Law Update, Page 242 Effective immediately, each applicant for certification as a euthanasia technician must have his or her fingerprints submitted to the Department of State Police in an electronic format that complies with the form.
State Updates Public Accounting Act Requirements and Testing to Take Advantage of Computer Technolog; P.A. 93-0629 May 2004 Illinois Law Update, Page 242 Effective December 2003, information regarding the educational requirements, the application process, the examination, and fees connected to the Public Accounting exam became available on the Board of Examiner's web site, as well as in printed documents available from the board's office.
Standards Governing Compliance, Financial and Performance Audit Requirements Amended P.A. 93-0630 April 2004 Illinois Law Update, Page 176 Effective immediately, compliance audits are to be performed in accordance with attestation standards issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, related AICPA Statements on Standards for Attestation Engagements.
Changes in Place for Special Education Certification March 2004 Illinois Law Update, Page 124 The Illinois State Board of Education recently adopted amendments to 23 Ill. Adm. Code 27, governing the Standards for Certification in Specific Teaching Fields. 
State Board of Education Amends Certification Requirements January 2004 Illinois Law Update, Page 16 The Illinois State Board of Education recently adopted amendments to 23 Ill. Adm. Code 25. Effective October 20, 2003.
Changes in place for teacher and administrator certification July 2003 Illinois Law Update, Page 332 The Illinois State Board of Education recently amended 23 Ill Adm Code 25, related to administrator and teacher certification. The amendments, effective April 28, 2003, are designed to implement two major components of P.A. 92-796.
New training requirements established for pharmacies P.A. 92-0880 April 2003 Illinois Law Update, Page 168 The Pharmacy Practice Act of 1987, 225 ILCS 85 et seq., was recently amended to include a new section 17.1 .
The Department of Professional Regulation may subpoena dentists' patient appointment calendars, but not private patient files March 2003 Illinois Law Update, Page 116 On December 5, 2002, the Illinois Supreme Court held that the Department of Professional Regulation may not subpoena a dentist's private patient files.
Standards for nursing applicants and nursing curricula amended February 2003 Illinois Law Update, Page 62 On November 18, 2002, the Department of Professional Regulation (department) amended its regulations relating to qualifications and application procedures for professional nurses and professional nursing curricula in title 68 of the Illinois Administrative Code.
Veterinarians gain greater opportunities for continuing education October 2002 Illinois Law Update, Page 512 On July 24, 2002, the Department of Professional Regulation (department) adopted amendments to section 1500 of the Illinois Administrative Code. 68 Ill Adm Code 1500.
The Legal Landscape for Advanced-Practice Nurses: The Nurses' Perspective By Leatrice E. Schmidt September 2002 Article, Page 485 This article responds to an earlier Journal article on the Advanced Practice Nursing Act.
New standards implemented for teaching and administrative certification July 2002 Illinois Law Update, Page 344 On April 22, 2002, the State Board of Education implemented new standards for teaching and administrative certification in sections 26, 27, and 29 of the Illinois Administrative Code. 23 Ill Adm Code 26; 23 Ill Adm Code 27; and 23 Ill Adm Code 29.
Long-Distance Doctors: The Crossroads of Telemedicine Licensure in Illinois By Erin K. Grunzke July 2001 Article, Page 362 This author, on the other hand, favors state licensure in Illinois over a national approach.
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