Licensure Process

Illinois State Perfusion Society

Licensure Process

State Legal Credentialing of Perfusionists
Licensing of Perfusionists

If perfusionists are licensed they:
  • Would have the highest level of State legal credentialing that can be granted.
  • Would have State recognized standards of practice governing the profession.
  • Would have legal rights and privileges which could enhance patient care.
  • Would have a legal process to address performance of perfusion by other licensed or unlicensed medical professionals.
  • Would have a legal process to address the unsafe performance of perfusion by perfusionists.
  • Could have more control over how the profession is practiced at their hospital.
  • Could have a stronger role in hospital management decisions affecting their job.
  • Could be more assured that perfusion will be done by perfusionists as managed care seeks to change how medical services are provided.
  • Could be more assured that perfusion will be done by perfusionists as changes in technology affect the profession.
  • Could have some protection against insurers or employers overriding professional judgments affecting the use of clinical products and patient care.
  • Could benefit from enhanced medical malpractice protection.
  • Could have the opportunity for eligibility for direct third-party reimbursement from private insurers and the Federal government.
  • Could have a recognized role in State health care system reform legislation and regulations affecting the profession.

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