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225 ILCS 412/23

(225 ILCS 412/23)

(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2029)

Sec. 23. Scope of practice.

(a) The scope of practice of an electrologist is limited to the following:

(1) The application of an antiseptic on the area of

the individual's skin to which electrology will be applied.

(2) The use of a sterile needle/probe electrode type

epilation, which includes (i) electrolysis, known as direct current/DC, (ii) thermolysis, known as alternating current/AC, or (iii) a combination of both electrolysis and thermolysis, known as superimposed or sequential blend.

(b) Nothing in this Act shall be construed to authorize an electrologist to
perform surgery.  Services involving laser technology may only be performed if they are delegated by a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches consistent with Section 20 of this Act and the Medical Practice Act of 1987 and any rules promulgated thereto. An
electrologist shall refer to a licensed physician any individual
whose
condition, at the time of evaluation or service, is determined to be
beyond the
scope of practice of the electrologist, such as an individual with signs of
infection or bleeding.

(Source: P.A. 96-569, eff. 8-18-09.)