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Illinois Physical Therapy FAQs

Welcome to our Illinois Physical Therapy FAQs.  We've combined the state laws, board rules, and position statements to create a clear guide on the rules that must be followed by PTs and PTAs.  This page is under construction, if you need assistance please contact us.

Definitions 

Scope of Practice

    • How is physical therapy defined in Illinois?
    • What is included in the practice of physical therapy?
    • What is specifically excluded from the practice?
    • Are there any special trainings or requirements?

Dry Needling

    • Course Requirements
    • Didactic Course Work
    • Practicum Hours
    • Postgraduate Courses
    • Supervised Treatment Sessions
    • Standard of Practice

Referrals and Direct Access

    • Is a referral required to provide PT services?
    • Which professions can issue the referral?
    • When does a PT have to refer a patient to a physician?

Assistants

    • How does Illinois define PTAs?
    • Which services are PTAs allowed to practice?
    • Are there specific services that PTAs are prohibited from practicing?
    • What type of supervision is required?
    • Does the supervising physical therapist need to co-sign documentation created by the PTA?
    • What is the ratio between supervising PTs and PTAs?
    • Required designation for assistants

Aides

    • What can an aide do?
    • What is an aide expressly prohibited from doing?
    • What are the responsibilities of the PT when delegating to an aide?
    • What type of supervision is required?
    • What is the ratio between supervising PTs and aides?
    • Required designation for aides


Continuing Education

    • How many continuing education hours are required during a reporting period?
    • Can CE credits be carried over into the next reporting period?
    • Are there any specific courses that must be taken?
    • What types of activities can be used for the continuing education requirements?
    • What type of approval is needed for the courses?
    • What are the reporting requirements?
    • Waivers and audits 

Advertising

    • What must be included in the advertisement?
    • What may be included?
    • What cannot be included in the advertisement?
    • What is considered to be advertising misconduct?
    • Do I need to keep a record of the ad?

Graduate Practice

    • Who is eligible for a temporary permit?
    • What type of supervision is required for a temporary permit holder?
    • How long is the permit valid for?

License Exemptions

    • Graduate Education Programs
    • Short Term Practice or Emergency

Reciprocity 

    • What must be included in the application?

    Unprofessional Conduct 


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