House Sponsors: BRADLEY-KOSEL. Senate Sponsors: BURZYNSKI Short description: PHYSICAL THERAPY-CONTINUING ED Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Physical Therapy Act. Adds a Section concerning continuing education requirements for the renewal of a license for physical therapists or physical therapy assistants. Provides that the education requirements shall be established by rule. Effective immediately. SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Adds reference to: 225 ILCS 90/.05 new 225 ILCS 90/1 from Ch. 111, par. 4251 225 ILCS 90/2 from Ch. 111, par. 4252 Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Physical Therapy Act. States the legislative intent of the Act. Changes the definition of "physical therapy aide". Provides an exemption from the licensing requirements for physical therapy aides who perform patient care activities under the direction and on-site supervision of a licensed physical therapist or licensed physical therapist assistant who is present in the immediate area and who is involved in each treatment session in which a component of treatment is directed to physical therapy aide. Provides for continuing education renewal requirements. Effective immediately. SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 3. Deletes reference to: 225 ILCS 90/1 225 ILCS 90/2 Adds reference to: 225 ILCS 90/.05 new Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Physical Therapy Act. States the legislative intent of the Act. Provides for continuing education renewal requirements. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: PUBLIC ACT.............................. 92-0350 Last action date: AUG-15-2001 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 2 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status