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IL SB3186

Bill

Status

Failed

1/13/2021

Primary Sponsor

Ram Villivalam

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Origin

Senate

101st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to adopt rules within 12 months mandating 6 hours of education on diagnosis, treatment, and care of cognitive impairments including Alzheimer's disease and other dementias for persons seeking medical licensure.

  • Mandates continuing education rules requiring an average of 2 hours per license year on cognitive impairments and dementia care for all licensed physicians serving adult populations.

  • Specifies that training curriculum must cover diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias with emphasis on recognizing signs and symptoms, person-centered care, assessment and care planning, and culturally competent health care.

  • Applies education requirements only to physicians who serve or will serve adult populations.

  • Amends the Medical Practice Act of 1987 by modifying Section 11 and creating new Section 20.1 regarding continuing education requirements.

Legislative Description

PHYSICIANS-DEMENTIA TRAINING

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/13/2021

Committee Referrals

Assignments4/12/2020
Licensed Activities2/19/2020
Assignments2/11/2020

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