Health examinations, other than dental examinations, eye examinations, and hearing and vision screening, shall be performed by, and the Certificate of Child Health Examination shall be signed by, a physician licensed to practice medicine in all of its branches,an advanced practice nurse who has a written collaborative agreement with a collaborating physician that authorizes him/her to perform health examinations, or a physician assistant to whom has been delegated the performance of health examinations by his/her supervising physician. (Section 27-8.1(2) of the School Code) A physician is required to review and sign any portion of the Certificate of Child Health Examination completed by a registered nurse who is not an advanced practice nurse.
Ill. Admin. Code tit. 77, § 665.130
Amended at 33 Ill. Reg. 8459, effective June 8, 2009