Illinois Compiled Statutes
225 ILCS 65/ - Nurse Practice Act.
Article 80 - Medication Aide Pilot Program

(225 ILCS 65/Art. 80 heading)

 
(225 ILCS 65/80-5)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028)
Sec. 80-5. Definitions. For the purposes of this Article only:
"Direct-care assignment" means an assignment as defined for staffing requirements as
direct care staff under 77 CFR 300.1230.
"Medication aide" means a person who has met the qualifications for licensure under
this Article who assists with medication administration while under the supervision of a
registered professional nurse (RN) in a long-term care facility.
"Qualified employer" means a long-term care facility licensed by the Department of Public
Health that meets the qualifications set forth in Section 80-10.

(Source: P.A. 98-990, eff. 8-18-14.)
 
(225 ILCS 65/80-10)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028)
Sec. 80-10. Pilot program.
(a) The Department shall administer and enforce a Licensed Medication Aide Pilot Program. The
program shall last for a period of 3 years, as determined by rule.
During the 3-year pilot program, the Department shall license and regulate licensed
medication aides. As part of the pilot program, no more than 10 skilled nursing homes, which
shall be geographically located throughout the State, shall be authorized to
employ licensed medication aides, as approved by the Department. The Department may consult
with the Department of Public Health as necessary to properly administer and enforce this Article.
(b) To be approved as a qualified facility for the duration of the pilot program, a facility must:
The Department shall submit a report regarding patient safety, efficiency, and errors, as
determined by rule, to the General Assembly no later than 6 months after termination of the pilot
program.

(Source: P.A. 98-990, eff. 8-18-14.)
 
(225 ILCS 65/80-15)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028)
Sec. 80-15. Licensure requirement; exempt activities.
(a) On and after January 1, 2015, no person shall
practice as a medication aide or hold himself or herself out as a licensed medication aide in this State
unless he or she is licensed under this Article.
(b) Nothing in this Article shall be construed as preventing or restricting the practice, services, or
activities of:
(c) Nothing in this Article shall be construed to limit the delegation of tasks or duties by a
physician, dentist, advanced practice registered nurse, or podiatric physician as authorized by law.

(Source: P.A. 100-513, eff. 1-1-18.)
 
(225 ILCS 65/80-20)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028)
Sec. 80-20. Scope of practice.
(a) A licensed medication aide may only practice in a qualified facility.
(b) Licensed medication aides must be supervised by and receive delegation by a registered
nurse that is on-duty and present in the facility at all times.
(c) Licensed medication aides shall not have a direct-care assignment when scheduled to
work as a licensed medication aide, but may assist residents as needed.
(d) Licensed medication aides shall not administer any medication until a physician has conducted an initial assessment of the
resident.
(e) Licensed medication aides shall not administer any Schedule II controlled substances as
set forth in the Illinois Controlled Substances Act, and may not administer any
subcutaneous, intramuscular, intradermal, or intravenous medication.

(Source: P.A. 98-990, eff. 8-18-14.)
 
(225 ILCS 65/80-25)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028)
Sec. 80-25. Unlicensed practice; violation; civil penalty.
(a) In addition to any other penalty provided by law, any person who practices, offers to
practice, attempts to practice, or holds oneself out to practice as a medication aide without being
licensed under this Act shall, in addition to any other penalty provided by law, pay a civil penalty
to the Department in an amount not to exceed $10,000 for each offense as determined by the
Department. The civil penalty shall be assessed by the Department after a hearing is held in
accordance with the provisions set forth in this Act regarding the provision of a hearing for the
discipline of a licensee.
(b) The Department has the authority and power to investigate any and all unlicensed activity.
(c) The civil penalty shall be paid within 60 days after the effective date of the order imposing
the civil penalty. The order shall constitute a judgment and may be filed and execution had
thereon in the same manner as any judgment from any court of record.

(Source: P.A. 98-990, eff. 8-18-14.)
 
(225 ILCS 65/80-30)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028)
Sec. 80-30. Applications for original licensure. Applications for original licensure shall be made to
the Department in writing on forms prescribed by the Department and shall be accompanied by
the required fee, which shall not be returnable. The application shall require such
information as, in the judgment of the Department, will enable the Department to pass on the
qualifications of the applicant for licensure. Applicants have 3 years after the date of application
to complete the application process. If the process has not been completed within 3 years, the
application shall be denied, the fee forfeited, and the applicant must reapply and meet the
requirements in effect at the time of reapplication.

(Source: P.A. 98-990, eff. 8-18-14.)
 
(225 ILCS 65/80-35)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028)
Sec. 80-35. Examinations. The Department shall authorize examinations of applicants for a license
under this Article at the times and place as it may designate. The examination shall be of a
character to give a fair test of the qualifications of the applicant to practice as a medication aide.
Applicants for examination as a medication aide shall be required to pay, either to the
Department or the designated testing service, a fee covering the cost of providing the
examination. Failure to appear for the examination on the scheduled date, at the time and place
specified, after the applicant's application for examination has been received and acknowledged
by the Department or the designated testing service, shall result in the forfeiture of the
examination fee.
If an applicant fails to pass an examination for licensure under this Act within 3 years after
filing his or her application, the application shall be denied. The applicant may thereafter make a new
application accompanied by the required fee; however, the applicant shall meet all requirements
in effect at the time of subsequent application before obtaining licensure. The Department may
employ consultants for the purposes of preparing and conducting examinations.

(Source: P.A. 100-513, eff. 1-1-18.)
 
(225 ILCS 65/80-40)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028)
Sec. 80-40. Licensure by examination. An applicant for licensure by examination to practice as a licensed medication aide
must:
(Source: P.A. 102-1100, eff. 1-1-23.)
 
(225 ILCS 65/80-45)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028)
Sec. 80-45. Expiration of license. The expiration date for each license to practice as a licensed medication aide shall be set by
the rule. Licenses under this Article may not be renewed or restored.

(Source: P.A. 98-990, eff. 8-18-14.)
 
(225 ILCS 65/80-50)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028)
Sec. 80-50. Administration and enforcement. Licenses issued under this Article are subject to Article 70, including grounds for disciplinary action under Section 70-5.

(Source: P.A. 98-990, eff. 8-18-14.)
 
(225 ILCS 65/80-55)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028)
Sec. 80-55. Title. Any person who is issued a license as a medication aide under the terms of this Act shall
use the words "licensed medication aide" in connection with his or her name to denote his or her
licensure under this Act.

(Source: P.A. 98-990, eff. 8-18-14.)
 
(225 ILCS 65/80-60)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028)
Sec. 80-60. Rules. The Department shall file rules to administer this Article within 90 days of the
effective date of this Act.

(Source: P.A. 98-990, eff. 8-18-14.)

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