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Illinois Statutes Chapter 225. Professions,Occupations and Business Operations § 412/23. Scope of practice

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

§ 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.

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