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FSMB tracking legislation to restrict medical board authority

Posted In: Compliance & Discipline, Investigations/Inspection, Regulation in Emergency, Standards of Practice,

Feb 16

The Federation of State Medical Boards is tracking legislation introduced in fourteen states that would restrict a medical board's authority to...

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Expanded scope of practice for pharmacists

Posted In: Scope of Practice, Workforce/Access Shortage,

Feb 16

Expanded scope of practice for pharmacists in Florida allows qualified pharmacists to test, screen, and treat minor health conditions and to...

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New Zealand proposes to license rental property managers

Posted In: Entry to Practice, Reg of New Professions,

Feb 16

The government of New Zealand has opened a consultation about a proposed licensing scheme for rental property managers. The scheme would require...

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Update: Vermont contractor registry bill vetoed

Posted In: Reg of New Professions,

Feb 16

Vermont's governor has vetoed a bill that would have established a registry for home contractors working on projects valued at $3500 or more. The...

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UK government to healthcare professionals: "professional responsibility" to get COVID vaccine

Posted In: Compliance & Discipline, Regulation in Emergency, Standards of Practice,

Feb 9

The UK's Department of Health and Social Care has written a letter to all unvaccinated NHS healthcare workers informing them of their...

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Colorado among states considering counselors compact

Posted In: Entry to Practice, Mobility, Reducing Barriers to,

Feb 9

A bill being considered in the Colorado Senate would allow Colorado to join the Interstate Licensed Professional Counselors Compact. The Compact...

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Philippines: food technologist regulatory board

Posted In: Entry to Practice, Reg of New Professions, Regulation by Country,

Feb 9

The Professional Regulatory Board of Food Technology was created in July 2021 and has now developed a code of conduct; guidelines for registration...

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Canada: article supports graduated medical licensure

Posted In: Education & Training, Examination Issues, Research,

Feb 9

An article in the Canadian Medical Association Journal proposes replacing high-stakes summative examinations with graduated medical licensure. The...

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UK proposes changes to international registration legislation

Posted In: Entry to Practice, Foreign-TrainedApplicants, Mobility, Regulation by Country,

Feb 9

The Department of Health and Social Care in the UK is holding an open consultation on proposed changes to international registration legislation...

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Texas: massage therapy part of digital platform pilot

Posted In: License Renewal, Technology,

Feb 2

The Texas Department of Information Resources has announced the launch of a new digital platform for citizens to manage their government-issued...

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Illinois: faster license processing time could be mandated

Posted In: Administration, Entry to Practice,

Feb 2

Legislation under consideration in Illinois would require the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to process license applications...

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Iowa considers changes to teacher licensing

Posted In: Alt Pathways to Licensure, Workforce/Access Shortage,

Feb 2

The Iowas legislature is considering several proposals aimed at addressing the teacher shortage. One proposal would allow temporary initial...

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