Subject Index Professional Regulation

New real estate appraiser licensing requirements

February
2014
Illinois Law Update
, Page 68
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation adopted amendments regarding real estate appraiser licensing. 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1455 (eff. Dec. 31, 2013).

Amendments to social worker licensure

January
2014
Illinois Law Update
, Page 16
Effective October 11, 2013, applications to become a licensed clinical social worker or a licensed social worker no longer require the applicant's complete work history post receipt of a master's or doctorate degree in education. 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1470.

No license needed to perform valuation waivers

January
2014
Illinois Law Update
, Page 16
Employees of the Illinois Department of Transportation ("IDOT") without a state real estate appraisal license may now perform valuation waivers if they have: (1) completed at least forty-five hours of course work in real estate appraisal; and (2) have had at least two years of experience in a field "closely related to real estate."

Accreditation changes for practice in medical radiation technology

November
2013
Illinois Law Update
, Page 560
Effective August 22, 2013, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (the "Agency") amended the regulations governing the accreditation standards for persons practicing in the field of medical radiation technology. 32 Ill. Adm. Code 401.

New requirements for obtaining massage licenses

November
2013
Illinois Law Update
, Page 560
As of January 1, 2014, applicants for massage licenses will be required to meet higher licensing standards. 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1284

Increased medical license fees. PA 098-0003

September
2013
Illinois Law Update
, Page 452
The Medical Practice Act has been amended to increase the various fees for state licensure.

Amendments to Detection of Deception Examiners Act

June
2013
Illinois Law Update
, Page 284
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (the "Department") recently adopted amendments to regulations governing requirements for detection of deception trainees and examiners. 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1230.

Implementation of the Appraisal Management Company Registration Act

May
2013
Illinois Law Update
, Page 228
Newly enacted section 1452 of Title 68 of the Illinois Administrative Code, promulgated by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (the "Department"), is directed towards appraisal services and specifies rules implementing provisions of the Appraisal Management Company Registration Act, 225 ILCS 459. 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1452.

Procedures implementing limitations on licensing health care workers upon criminal charges or conviction

April
2013
Illinois Law Update
, Page 176
Recently adopted administrative rules issued by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (the "Department") establish procedures implementing amendments to the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois (the "Code"), 20 ILCS 2105/2105-15(i), barring licensing of health care workers who have been convicted of enumerated offenses. See 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1130.

New specifications for plumbers’ license cards. PA 097-1137

March
2013
Illinois Law Update
, Page 124
Illinois lawmakers have amended the Illinois Plumbing License Law (225 ILCS 320/11, 16) to provide new requirements for plumbers' license cards.

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 & 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.

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